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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!

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Teen Book Club

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

The Books Around the Corner Teen Book Club is ran by the teens who attend. No adults allowed. The teens have chosen Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen McManus for the month of July. If you’re a teen interested in choosing the next book you are still more than welcome to attend! Echo Ridge is small-town America. Ellery’s never been there, but she’s heard all about it. Her aunt went missing there at age seventeen. And only five years ago, a homecoming queen put the town on the map when she was killed. Now Ellery has to move there to live with a grandmother she barely knows. The town is picture-perfect, but it’s hiding secrets. And before school even begins for Ellery, someone has…

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Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club

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

The Books Around the Corner Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of every month at 6PM. We would like to extend an invitation to all of our science fiction and fantasy loving customers (RSVP is not required). It will alternate monthly between Science Fiction and Fantasy. 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 July 9th for our FIRST Books Around the Corner Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club. We will discuss Semiosis by Sue Burke. About the book: Colonists from Earth wanted the perfect home, but…

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You + Me Book Club: Phantom Tollbooth

Maggie Mae's Kids Bookshop 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, OR, United States

You + Me Book Club is a book club for kids and grown ups to read a book and discuss it together. After we discuss the book we participate in an activity that relates to the book. This month we will be reading and discussing the delightful classic, The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. Purchase the book at Maggie Mae's and get 10% off! About The Phantom Tollbooth: For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a…

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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 Saturn Run by John Sandford and Ctein. Join us!

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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 Walter Mosley’s Easy Rawlins mystery series. Join us!

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Well-Read Black Girl Book Club

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

The American Booksellers Association is partnering with Well-Read Black Girl founder Glory Edim to bring book club meetings to independent bookstores nationwide with the goal of amplifying diverse voices and supporting emerging writers of color. This month we launch our Well-Read Black Girl book club with The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. The WRBG Book Club will read a balance of classics and newly published work, written by persons of color, and will meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

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True Crime Book Club

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

We will be reading The Trial of Lizzie Borden. Receive 15% off your copy by getting it at Books Around the Corner. The attending members have spoken and the June/July book will be The Trial of Lizzie Borden. The tale of Lizzie Borden and fucked up little song, is a case that fascinated my young murderino brain. I never read much about the trial, just mostly spent time on the internet reading about the crime scene and looking at the crime scene photos. Eeek! Needless to say I am excited to read about this trial and the media uproar it caused. Feel free to bring snacks or wine!

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Mystery/Thrillers Book Club

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

We will discuss The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager. A young woman returns to her childhood summer camp to uncover the truth about a tragedy that happened there fifteen years ago. Available at a 15% discount to order if you plan on attending the book club. Email us to order it or come in!

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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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