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LitPDX seeks to amplify marginalized voices, and welcomes all, their ideas, their events, and their words.
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Newcomers and visitors always welcome! T.C. O'Leary's Literary Society has two books clubs, both open to everyone. Monday nights the group reads Ulysses and Tuesday nights the group explores a variety of Irish literature. This famous Gothic horror novel is the latest endeavor.
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 we meet to discuss The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Join us!
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 Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman. Join us!
This month’s book is A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza. Check at the Albina Branch Library for free copies of this book and upcoming selections.
This month our group meets to discuss Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan. Join us!
Black women and Black nonbinary people are invited to join us every second Thursday of the month for the Well-Read Black Girl Book Club. This month we’re reading Kindred by Octavia E. Butler.
This month our group meets to discuss American Pastoral by Philip Roth. Join us!
The True Crime Book Club is led by the true crime aficionado Rachel Newton Cumley. 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 for the January meeting of the True Crime Book Club. This month's pick is American Predator by Maureen Callahan. Ted Bundy. John Wayne Gacy. Jeffrey Dahmer. The names of notorious serial killers are usually well-known; they echo in the news and in public consciousness. But most…
This will be a community led book club focusing on historical fiction titles. The February title will be The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. ABOUT THE BOOK In Depression-era America, five extraordinary women embark on a remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond. Based on a true story rooted in America's past, The Giver of Stars is a richly rewarding novel of women's friendship, of true love, and of what happens when people reach beyond their grasp. We encourage you to purchase your book at Books Around the Corner with our 15% Book Club Discount.
SIGN UP WILL OPEN ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH Join us for a special baking edition of Cookbook Club this winter filled with good food and conversation with foodie and amateur chef, Stephanie Rose and your community. This is a potluck-style event with every attendee choosing a recipe from the cookbook to share with the group. The event is limited to 12 participants and purchase of the cookbook at Books Around the Corner confirms your place on the list. After the event is full we will form a waitlist. If you have any questions please email info@booksaroundthecorner.com We will be baking out of Bake From Scratch by Brian Hart Hoffman ($39.95) . Order your copy today. Prepayment required.