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Books Around the Corner: Book Talk Book Club (Remote)

Online N/A, Portland, 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. REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS Join online by clicking the link below! https://zoom.us/j/428989618…

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Books Around the Corner: Nonfiction Book Club (Remote)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The Books Around the Corner Nonfiction Book Club will be led by a community member and meets monthly on the second Friday of every month at 6PM. We would like to extend an invitation to all of our nonfiction, biography, and memoir loving customers. 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 April 10th (rescheduled from March) for our Nonfiction Book Club. We will discuss How to Be a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery. About the book: National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery reflects on the personalities and…

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Online Book Club with Willamette Writers for Howards End

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join Willamette Writers for a special online book club discussing and celebrating the novel Howards End by E.M. Forster and the theater production based on the novel. The playwright, Caroline Hewitt, will be joining the discussion online to talk about her adaptation of the work. The book club meets online, and is free and open to anyone. You don't have to have finished the book, but be prepared for spoilers if you haven't. The information for logging in will be posted the day before on the Facebook event page, so stay tuned! About Willamette Writers Willamette Writers is the largest writers organization in the Pacific Northwest. Writers of all genres and at all stages of their careers come to our meetings, annual conference, and workshops to connect with their community, develop their craft, and advance their career.…

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True Crime Book Club (Remote)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

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 true crime enthusiasts. Join us for the April meeting of the True Crime Book Club (rescheduled from March). This month's pick is The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. The story of two men's obsessions with the Chicago World's Fair, one its architect, the other a murderer. "The Devil in the White City" draws the reader into a time of magic and majesty, made all the more appealing by a supporting cast of real-life characters, including Buffalo Bill, Theodore Dreiser, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, and others. We offer 15% discount off our book…

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Virtual Book Club: The Untamed: A Sinner’s Prayer

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

https://join.skype.com/LVpexcyqB1Rm Skype with comics friends! This week, let's talk about The Untamed: A Sinner's Prayer, by Sebastian A. Jones and Peter Bergting. A cloaked Stranger slips into the rustic Town of Oasis changing things forever. Ten years it had been since he ran this town with malice and harshness. Even then there was hope for his soul. His wife and daughter were on the verge of turning him from wickedness. But they were murdered, and so was he. He is granted seven days to reap seven souls and gain a chance at revenge. Conflict arises as a young girl (Niobe Ayutami) reminds him of his murdered daughter. She acts as his conscience and become his only hope for salvation. I am taking PREORDERS for this…

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Horror Book Club (Remote)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The Books Around the Corner Horror Book Club is led by the owner/librarian, Stephanie Rose, and meets monthly on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6PM. We would like to extend an invitation to all of our horror 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. Our April (rescheduled from March) pick is The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty and we will meet on April 23rd. About the book: A powerful presence has taken possession of the 12-year-old daughter of a film star. The…

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Two Rivers Virtual Book Club April

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

April's pick is The Friend by Sigrid Nunez A moving story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog. To order: https://www.tworiversbooks.com/book/9780735219458 As always, please consider supporting our friends at 45th Parallel! Order for curbside pickup or delivery. https://www.45thparallelwines.com Liz Smith is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Two Rivers Book Club April Time: Apr 28, 2020 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/102894691?pwd=eDlCTU1qeVFpNUJzZDB5R3JIckJGZz09 Meeting ID: 102 894 691 Password: 567529 One tap mobile +16699009128,,102894691# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,102894691# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558…

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Fiction Addiction Book Club (Remote)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The Fiction Addiction Book Club meets the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm. 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. Join us for the April (rescheduled from March) meeting of the Fiction Addiction Book Club on April 29th. We will discuss American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. About the Book: Lydia Quixano Perez lives in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist ... Even though she knows they'll never sell, Lydia…

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Virtual Book Club: Nothing Special

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

https://join.skype.com/Ti23mIwRHviv Skype with comics friends! This week, let's talk about Nothing Special by Katie Cook. "Callie thinks that in the grand scheme of the worlds at large, she's nothing special. With the unexpected addition of friendship and adventure into her life, she's about to find out that she was very, very wrong." In this time of virtual access, we're switching over to some web comics! Click here to read season one of Nothing Special on webtoons. https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/nothing-special/chapter-1/viewer?title_no=1188&episode_no=1 Join the chat at the skype link above!

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Historical Fiction Book Club (Remote)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The Books Around the Corner Historical Fiction Book Club will be community led and meets monthly on the first Friday of every month at 4PM. We would like to extend an invitation to all of our historical fiction 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 May 1st for our Historical Fiction Book Club. We will discuss Salt to the Sea by Ruth Sepetys About the book: Winter 1945. WWII. Four refugees. Four stories. Each one born of a different homeland; each…

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