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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
Magical Realism
Book Club
Sunday, September 21 | 12–1:30 PM
Cooperative Coffee Shop | 210 Haywood Rd
We’re gathering to discuss Haruki Murakami’s modern classic The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.
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A mesmerizing blend of the ordinary and the surreal, Murakami’s novel follows Toru Okada as he searches for his missing wife—and instead stumbles into a world of strange phone calls, mysterious women, hidden histories, and dreamlike encounters that blur the line between reality and the subconscious.
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Whether you’ve finished the book or are just curious about diving into magical realism, this is the perfect space to share reflections, ask questions, and enjoy good company over coffee.
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Historical Fiction
Book Club
Friday, September 12 | 5–6:30 PM
Battlecat Beverly Hills | 885 Tunnel Road
This month, we're reading The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez — a powerful, panoramic novel about the building of the Panama Canal and the lives of those who built it, crossed it, and were forever changed by it. With themes of migration, labor, resilience, and resistance, The Great Divide reminds us how history is shaped by ordinary people in extraordinary times.
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All are welcome — whether you’ve finished the book or just want to listen and learn. Come be a part of the story.
Spanish book club
Thursday, August 28 | 7 PM
Virtual
This month, Cuentos y Cafe is partnering with JMPRO Media for our first Spanish Book Club. We'll dive into Sandra Cisneros' Woman Hollering Creek and other sstories - a powerful collection that weaves together voices, memories and cultural heritages through the eyes of Latina women.
Connect from wherever you are for a conversation rich in culture, identity and narrative. You don't have to have finished the book to participate!
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