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Longreads Club: Suicide of the Ceasefire Babies

Rose City Book Pub 1329 NE Fremont, Portland, OR, United States

In Northern Ireland, more people took their own lives in the 16 years after the Troubles than died during them. Why? READ THE ARTICLE: https://mosaicscience.com/story/conflict-suicide-northern-ireland/ This article was written by Lyra McKee, a young and promising investigative journalist who was killed while covering rioting in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Her obituary, which gives context for the main article, can be read here: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/apr/26/lyra-mckee-obituary Join the Longreads Club where we discuss a long-form article focused on global topics. No membership or registration required. Just read the article, show up, and join the discussion!

Free

Chase Darkness Meetup and Discussion

Books Around the Corner 40 NW 2nd Street, Gresham, OR, United States

Folks this month we have selected Billy Jensen's new book Chase Darkness with Me. It is only available as an audiobook through audible at the moment, but we were all pretty eager to get our hands on it. Good news is the book is pretty short so our next meet up will be May 26th at 3pm. Link to purchase "Chase Darkness With Me" - https://www.audible.com/pd/Chase-Darkness-with-Me-Audiobook/B07KWGC7S1 Anyone is welcome even if they did not listen to the book. We will talk shop about murder and true crime, and if you order our next book The Trial of Lizzie Borden now from Books Around the Corner Stephanie will have it ready for pick up at this meetup on the 26th!

Free

Classics Book Group

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

This month our group meets to discuss Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes. Join us!

Free

Young Adult Book Club (Burnside)

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

The Young Adult Book Club is a safe place for teens to talk about books. You pick the books and Powell’s brings the snacks! We meet monthly to discuss strong stories with diverse characters. This month we meet to discuss Seraphina by Rachel Hartman. Join us!

Free

Teen Book Club | No Adults Allowed

Books Around the Corner 40 NW 2nd Street, Gresham, OR, United States

This book club is ran by the teens who attend. No adults allowed. The teens have chosen The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. If you're a teen interested in choosing the next book you are still more than welcome to attend! Alicia is found covered in blood standing over the body of her dead husband. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations--a search for the truth that threatens to consume him. Available at a 15% discount to order if you plan on attending the book club.

Free

Science Fiction Book Group

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

This month our group meets to discuss Crosstalk by Connie Willis. Join us!

Free

Book Talk Book Club

Books Around the Corner 40 NW 2nd Street, Gresham, OR, United States

The Books Around the Corner Book Talk Book Club is led by the owner/librarian, Stephanie Rose, and meets monthly on Wednesday every month. We would like to extend an invitation to all of our customers (RSVP is not required). Bring whatever book your are reading or have recently finished and book talk it to the group. This is a great way to find books outside of your genre that you may not have otherwise been introduced to! Our book discussions aim to bring people together to talk about books in a safe and inviting atmosphere. Our meetings are lovely and inclusive; we invite you to attend. Come and enjoy a lively discussion with other readers

Free

Deadly Diversions Book Group

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United States

This month our group meets to discuss Gail Bowen’s Joanne Kilbourn mystery series. Join us!

Free

Young Adult Book Club (Hawthorne)

Powell's Books on Hawthorne 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

The Young Adult Book Club is a group of teens who meet monthly to talk about YA fiction. We’re fans of strong stories, diverse characters, and Rainbow Rowell (of course!). This month our group meets to discuss The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness. Join us!

Free

Mystery/Thriller Book Club

Books Around the Corner 40 NW 2nd Street, Gresham, OR, United States

The Books Around the Corner Mystery/Thrillers Book Club is led by the owner/librarian, Stephanie Rose, and meets monthly on the third Thursday of every month at 6PM. We would like to extend an invitation to all of our mystery and thriller loving customers (RSVP is not required). Our book discussions aim to bring people together to talk about books in a safe and inviting atmosphere. Our meetings are lovely and inclusive; we invite you to attend. Come and enjoy a lively discussion about the chosen book with other readers. Join us on June 20th for our next Books Around the Corner Mystery/Thrillers Book Club. We will discuss My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing. About the book: Dexter meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith in this wildly…

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