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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
spanish book club
Saturday, August 29th | 6 - 8 PM
Arroyo Blanco | 12 Saunooke Rd
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Join us for a discussion of Esto también es una casa, a deeply original novel that explores childhood, family, and identity from a perspective that is as tender as it is heart-wrenching.
Javi grows up between the house where he lives with his family and his mother’s hardware store, but those spaces never stay the same. Depending on memories, violence, love, or pain, the house changes in form and meaning. In a world where the ordinary coexists with the extraordinary, Javi tries to understand his mother, a father scarred by war, an aging grandfather, and, above all, his own place between Puerto Rico and the United States.
With precise and sensitive prose, Cezanne Cardona weaves a story that intertwines beauty and violence, memory and belonging, showing how homes and families are as complex as the people who inhabit them.
An ideal read for those who enjoy literary novels that explore identity, family relationships, and the Puerto Rican experience through a powerful and unforgettable voice.
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magical realism book club
Sunday, August 30th | 12–1:30 PM
Cooperative Coffee Shop | 210 Haywood Road
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This month, we're reading The Library of Flowers by L.C. Chu, a lush work of magical realism that blends family history, enchanting folklore, and the transformative power of scent. For generations, the women of the Hua family have inherited extraordinary magical gifts, but when Lucy turns away from her family's legacy, she must eventually return home to confront the expectations, secrets, and stories that have shaped the women who came before her.
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Rooted in memory and steeped in magic, this beautifully imagined novel explores identity, belonging, and the courage to redefine the legacy we inherit.
Join us as we discuss family bonds, generational expectations, and what it truly means to choose your own path while honoring the stories that came before you.
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historical fiction book club
Friday, August 28th | 5-6 PM
Battlecat Beverly Hills | 885 Tunnel Road
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Set sail with us as we discuss Fire and Sword and Sea, an epic historical novel inspired by the legendary pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. Blending adventure, romance, and rebellion, Vanessa Riley reimagines the life of a woman determined to forge her own path in the turbulent 17th-century Caribbean.
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Born on the island of Tortuga, Jacquotte dreams of a life beyond the expectations placed on women. Disguising herself as a man, she enters the dangerous world of docks, smugglers, and pirates, where survival often depends on hidden identities and unlikely alliances. Along the way, she finds friendship, love, and solidarity with others living on the margins—including an escaped African woman and a fearless sailor who also navigate the world in disguise.
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As Jacquotte rises to become one of the Caribbean's most feared pirates, she is forced to confront the moral cost of power and wealth. When piracy becomes entangled with the slave trade, she must choose between personal fortune and fighting for something far greater: freedom.
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Join us for this adventure with unforgettable characters, and themes of identity, justice, and liberation, Fire and Sword and Sea is perfect for readers who love historical fiction that shines a light on overlooked stories and extraordinary women who dared to challenge the world around them.
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