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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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Free

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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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 Richard II by William Shakespeare. Join us!

Free

Readers Choice Book Club

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

The Readers Choice Book Club meets the last Wednesday of every month at 7pm. 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. You don't have to RSVP, just come and enjoy a lively discussion about the chosen book with other readers. Join us for the June meeting of the Readers Choice Book Club. We will discuss The Girl He Used to Know edited by Tracey Garvis Graves About the Book: A compelling, hopelessly romantic novel of unconditional love. This wonderful novel deals with life and love on the spectrum with captivating and heart-warming characters who will stay with you long after you've finished. Available…

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Longreads Club: Behind the Lines in Syria, Part One

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

READ THE ARTICLE: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/06/behind-the-lines-syria-part-one/ This blockbuster investigation from Mother Jones on the United States' involvement in Syria was released in two parts, each of which takes about an hour to read. We're going to read the first part for this meeting and the second part for the next meeting on the 21st. Join the Longreads Club where we explore a long-form article focused on global topics. No membership or registration required. Just read the article, show up, and join the discussion!

Free
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