About us
A friendly nonfiction book club where we explore ideas, events, and people that impacted society & culture. Building community through engaging books and conversation!
What to expect:
- Guided questions and open discussion.
- Meetings last 1-1.5 hours, primarily in person, with occasional virtual options for convenience.
- A focus on supporting local businesses and enjoying local spaces
- A welcoming space: each meeting includes an overview of key themes and ideas, so you’re encouraged to join even if you haven’t completed the reading. The more perspectives, the better
2026 Suggested Reading List:
1. The Free World: Art and Thought in The Cold War by Louis Menand
2.The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas in America by Louis Menand
3. In the Name of Identity: Violence and the Need to Belong by Amin Maalouf
4. Abundance by Ezra Kelin & Derek Thompson
5. We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution by Jill Lepore
6. The Way We Never Were: American Families and the Nostalgia Trap by Stephanie Coontz
Explore ideas. Share insights. Think together.
Upcoming events
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Banksy Exhibit Meetup
Straz Center, 1010 N. W. MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL, USDanielle and I would like to extend an invitation to see the Banksy exhibition together at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
"Featuring more than 160 original works, The Art of Banksy is the world’s largest authenticated collection of privately-owned Banksy art worth $35 million. This globally acclaimed showcase features original and authenticated works associated with, arguably, the most intriguing and talked-about artist in modern history. On display are prints, canvases, screenprints, sculptures, unique works and limited-edition pieces."
Event link: The Art of Banksy — Tampa | Straz Center, Summer 2026
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Past events
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