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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
Sunday, September 20th | 6 - 8 PM
Arroyo Blanco | 12 Saunooke Rd
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This month we delve into Levittown Mon Amour by Cezanne Cardona, an outstanding collection of short stories that portrays daily life in Levittown, one of the largest suburban developments in the Caribbean. Through characters marked by economic hardship, nostalgia, anger, and tenderness, the stories explore the small tragedies, the unexpected moments of hope, and the complexities of Puerto Rican life.
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A raw, human, and salt-tinged read that invites us to discuss community, inequality, family, survival, and the stories that emerge from the margins. Join us to share your thoughts, reflect, and discover together the many facets of life in Levittown!
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magical realism book club
Sunday, September 27th | 12–1:30 PM
Cooperative Coffee Shop | 210 Haywood Road
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This month, we’re reading Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian, a sharp and hilarious work of magical realism that explores immigrant identity, ambition, community, and the pressures of the American dream. Set between the Atlanta suburbs of Neil Narayan’s adolescence and his adult life in the Bay Area, the novel follows his discovery of a mysterious alchemical “lemonade” that can harness the ambition of others, and the increasingly complicated lengths he’s willing to go to get ahead.
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Blending humor, magic, and coming-of-age drama, Gold Diggers takes a biting look at the model minority myth and the expectations placed on children of immigrants. Join us for a conversation about ambition, belonging, cultural identity, community, and the question at the heart of the novel: How far would you go for a piece of the American dream?
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historical fiction book club
Friday, September 25th | 5-6 PM
Battlecat Beverly Hills | 885 Tunnel Road
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This month, we’re reading The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali, a sweeping historical novel about friendship, family, and the complicated paths we take as we grow up. Set against the backdrop of 1950s Tehran and the political upheaval that follows, the story centers on Ellie and Homa, two girls from very different circumstances whose childhood friendship leaves an indelible mark on both of their lives.
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As the women come of age and their lives take very different turns, the novel explores class, ambition, loyalty, betrayal, and the lasting impact of the people who shape us in our earliest years. Join us as we discuss friendship, privilege, forgiveness, and the choices we make when personal relationships collide with a changing world.
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