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For Colored Folks

Ruby Receptionists 805 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

WHAT IT IS: A book club geared to cultivating joy and empowerment for people of color. The book lists will include non-fiction written by POCs and some fiction as well. Donations are not required to attend, but if you'd like to donate to contribute to snacks and beverages that we bring feel free to Cash app me at $BriaunaMcKizzie or venmo me at brigirl ABOUT THE SPACE: The meetings will be held at my job, Ruby Receptionists, which is located on the 9th floor of the Fox Tower. Free parking on the street after 7:00 PM. It's also located like 5-7 minutes from the max. Carpooling would be great, too. I live on the west side and would be happy to have other West siders…

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Longreads Club: The Underground Railroad of North Korea

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

For over two decades, a secret network has worked tirelessly to help thousands of refugees escape the world's worst dictatorship. This is the story of one desperate woman who risked her life to reach freedom, and of the complicated man who led the way. READ THE ARTICLE: https://www.gq.com/story/underground-railroad-of-north-korea 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!

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SFF Book Group – May

Annie Bloom's Books 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States

This month our book is Three Parts Dead by Max Gladstone. The Science-Fiction and Fantasy book group meets once a month to discuss works in this broad and varied category. All are welcome for the discussion.

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No Adults Allowed Teen Book Club

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

This book club is for teens only. No adults allowed! It will be led by teens who attend. The club will start as a book talk book club. Teens can bring the book or books they've been reading and discuss with other group members. At the first meeting the teens will decide if they like that format or if they want to pick a specific book to discuss for the next month. If a specific book is picked it will be available for 15% off! We want this to be a safe space for teens to read, write, discuss, and of course have snacks which will be provided!

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 The Fold by Peter Clines. Join us!

Free

Mystery/Thriller Book Club

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

We will discuss The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn. It isn't paranoia if it's really happening . . .Anna Fox lives alone--a recluse in her New York City home, unable to venture outside. She spends her days drinking wine (maybe too much), watching old movies, recalling happier times . . . and spying on her neighbors. Twisty and powerful, ingenious and moving, The Woman in the Window is a smart, sophisticated novel of psychological suspense that recalls the best of Hitchcock. Available at a 15% discount to order if you plan on attending the book club. Email us to order it or come in!

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 The Fold by Peter Clines. Join us!

Free

Young Adult Book Club (Hawthorne)

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

he 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 Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert. Join us!

Free

Book Club @ The Stacks

The Stacks Coffeehouse 1831 N. Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for book club! Everyone is welcome, and we will be discussing The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner. Book Club @ The Stacks is a free event, open to all, and hosted by the Beach Elementary School PTA. Hope to see you there.

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Readers Choice Book Club

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

We are supporting local authors this month and will discuss Strongly Worded Women edited by Sydney Culpepper. Not a Pipe Publishing is one of the only companies in the world to accept author Kamila Shamsie's challenge to only publish women during 2018, making it the Year of Publishing Women. This collection of the best short story submissions showcases the talent of 18 amazing writers across genres who all demonstrate the strength of their voices. Available at a 15% discount to order if you plan on attending the book club.

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