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Book Clubs
Whether you're drawn to the rich textures of magical realism or the gripping depth of historical fiction, you're in the right place. Our book clubs are open, affirming spaces for readers of all backgrounds—especially BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks—to connect, reflect, and vibe over powerful stories.
Grab a coffee, bring a friend (or come solo!), and join us as we gather around books that move us, challenge us, and bring us closer together. Come as you are—whether you’ve finished the book or just cracked it open.
Coming soon:
Walking Book Club
historical fiction book club
Friday, June 26 | 5–6:30 PM
Battlecat Beverly Hills | 885 Tunnel Rd
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​​Join us for a thoughtful discussion of This Kind of Trouble, a sharp and emotionally layered novel about family, identity, and the complicated ways we carry love and responsibility.
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Set between Nigeria and the United States, the story follows three siblings whose lives have been shaped by distance, expectation, and long-held family tensions. When a sudden crisis pulls them back together, they’re forced to confront old wounds, cultural pressures, and the difficult truths they’ve spent years avoiding. As secrets surface and loyalties are tested, each sibling must reckon with what they owe to themselves, to one another, and to the versions of home they’ve been trying to hold onto.
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With nuance and compassion, Tochi Eze explores immigration, mental health, generational conflict, and the messiness of familial love. This Kind of Trouble is both intimate and expansive—a story about survival, reconciliation, and finding connection even in moments of fracture.
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Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven literary fiction, family sagas, and stories that spark meaningful conversations about culture, healing, and belonging.
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magical realism book club
Sunday, June 28 | 12–1:30 PM
Cooperative Coffee Shop | 210 Haywood Road
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Join us as we discuss The Bullet Swallower, a sweeping family saga that blends historical fiction, magical realism, and Western adventure. Spanning generations and crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, the novel follows Antonio Sonoro, a legendary bandit seeking revenge in 1895, and his descendant Jaime, a celebrated actor who uncovers a family history marked by violence, loss, and myth.
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Rich with folklore, unforgettable characters, and lush prose, The Bullet Swallower explores the legacies we inherit, the stories we tell about our ancestors, and whether it's possible to break free from the past.
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Perfect for readers who enjoy multigenerational family stories, magical realism, and thought-provoking discussions about history, identity, and redemption.
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Spanish book
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Saturday, July 18 | 6-8 PM | Arollo Blanco
12 Saunooke Road
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In La muerte y otras sorpresas, Mario Benedetti explores the quiet complexities of everyday life through a collection of short stories filled with humor, tenderness, irony, and reflection. With his signature sensitivity toward human relationships, memory, love, loneliness, and social realities, Benedetti reveals the unexpected moments where ordinary lives are transformed.
This collection invites readers to reflect on mortality, change, and the small surprises—both painful and beautiful—that shape the human experience. A thoughtful discussion for readers interested in Latin American literature, magical moments within the everyday, and stories that linger long after the final page.
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