Book Clubs For Adults

Meet the Inner Critic

**A research-backed evening on the voice that says "you should have this figured out by now" and whether it's actually true.** You've recently retired, or you're getting close. Somewhere between "I finally have time for me" and "is this really it," a voice keeps showing up. It says you should already have this figured out. That wanting more is ungrateful. That you're too old to start over. Here's a question worth sitting with: is any of that true, or is it just a sentence you've been carrying so long it feels like fact? That's what we're digging into at this month's What's Next Circle session, built around *Take Back Your Brain* by Kara Loewentheil. No spiritual talk, no manifestation, just a clear look at the difference between what actually happened in your life and the story you've quietly attached to it. This isn't a book club. You don't need to have read anything. Whether you were with us for *The Unwritten Chapter* or this is your very first time in the room, you're exactly on time. What to expect: * 90 minutes, small group, real conversation * No prep, no homework, no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with * One idea to test out in your own life this week

Monthly Meet Up (The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle)

This month we’ll be reading The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

September Book Club Meetup

Welcome, readers! Our September read is ***Amity and Prosperity: One Family and the Fracturing of America*** by Eliza Griswold. A Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction book detailing the 318-page true story of Stacey Haney, a single mother and nurse in rural Washington County, Pennsylvania, whose family suffered severe illnesses after leasing their land for fracking. **Please note our location change:** We will meet at **The Pub Out Back** in their Room Out Back space. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Parking is available in the public lot off of W New England Ave or on-street in the Old Worthington area. Happy reading!

LGBT Reads: September Book Discussion

Join us for our September book club gathering where we will come together to discuss [Long Live Evil](https://www.sarahreesbrennan.com/book/long-live-evil/) by Sarah Rees Brennan in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts. Library links: [at Columbus Metro Libraries](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=long%20live%20evil%20sarah%20rees%20brennan&searchType=smart) [at Worthington Libraries](https://catalog.clcohio.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=34.1033.0.0.13&type=Default&term=long%20live%20evil%20sarah%20rees%20brennan&by=KW&sort=MP&limit=TOM=*&query=&page=0&searchid=0)

Happy Hour & Book Signing with Sara Elliott

Join us for happy hour at Cento before we head to The Book Loft at 7 pm to support fellow group member and local author Sara Elliott at the signing of her novel, The Shape of Grace. Come meet Sara, hear about her journey as an author, purchase a signed copy of The Shape of Grace, and celebrate this exciting milestone with our community. Whether you’re an avid reader, an aspiring writer, or simply looking to enjoy a fun evening with great company, we’d love to have you join us!

Badass Book Club

Monthly Book Club Meeting

📚 Quietly Thriving – Our Take on Silent Book Club 🌿

Pop-up Book Club 7: The Stories of John Cheever

Let's meet and discuss some of John Cheever's stories! Selections are from the anthology, The Stories of John Cheever, available at local libraries. We'll be discussing: Goodbye, My Brother; The Enormous Radio; The 5:48; The Swimmer: Reunion; The Country Husband: The Brigadier And The Golf Widow - and, a couple others, tba!

After Love

***After Love*** (2020) is a British drama written and directed by Aleem Khan in his feature-length directorial debut. The film stars Joanna Scanlan as Mary Hussain, a white English woman who converted to Islam after marrying her Pakistani husband, Ahmed. After Ahmed dies suddenly, Mary makes a shocking discovery: her husband had been living a secret double life with another family just 21 miles away, across the English Channel in Calais, France. As Mary begins to uncover the life she never knew about, the film explores grief, love, betrayal, identity, faith, and the question of how well we can ever truly know another person. ***After Love*** is available to watch on Amazon Prime.

Ladies’ Night Out at RH Rooftop

Join us for a fabulous ladies’ night out at RH Rooftop Easton on Saturday, October 3rd! Come enjoy a beautiful rooftop setting, delicious food and drinks, and a relaxed evening of great conversation and connection. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting someone new, it’s the perfect excuse to dress up, get out, and enjoy a fun night with the ladies. Can’t wait to see you there!

Book Signing at Little Gay Bookstore