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Bad Girls Book Club November 2026

**Our November novel is Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth!** **This month’s pick blends women’s fiction with a domestic thriller and a murder mystery. Expect suspense, crime, dark humor, witty moments, and a heartfelt story. It’s an exciting read with plenty for us to discuss! The book is 352 pages, and the audiobook runs 9 hours and 20 minutes.** Meet Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick: eighty-one years old, gloriously grumpy, fiercely independent, and never without a hot cup of tea―or a cutting remark. She minds her own business in her quiet Melbourne suburb, until a neighbor turns up dead and the whispers start flying. Because Elsie hasn’t always been Elsie. Once upon a headline, she was Mad Mabel Waller―Australia’s youngest convicted murderer. But was she really mad, or just misunderstood? Either way, she’s kept her secret buried for decades. Enter seven-year-old Persephone, a relentless little chatterbox who has just moved in across the road (armed with stickers, questions, and no sense of personal boundaries); Joan, who appears to have it in for Elsie; and a healthy dose of public interest―the cops are sniffing around, and the media is circling like seagulls at a picnic. So Mabel does what she’s always done best―she takes matters into her own hands. Is she a cantankerous old lady with a shady past? A cold-blooded killer with arthritis? Or just someone who’s finally ready to tell her side of the story? Sharp, surprising, and wickedly funny, this is the unforgettable story of a woman who’s spent a lifetime being underestimated―and is about to prove everyone wrong. Again.

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November Book Club Meetup

Welcome, readers! 🦃 Our November theme is "when the high school reading list hits different," and the book selected is **The Catcher in the Rye** by J.D. Salinger. We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Looking forward to discussing with everyone! Happy reading!

Columbus Singles Speed Social

**💫 Columbus Singles Speed Social: Paired by Age and Personality** Genuine people, genuine conversations, and no struggling through small talk alone. Every round gives you a few minutes with someone different from the Columbus area. Once time runs out the host rotates everyone along, meaning there's never an uncomfortable farewell. **Pick your age bracket to sign up:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=722.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=brushstroke-beauty-social-collective&ar=18-32&face_v=187.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=722.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=brushstroke-beauty-social-collective&ar=30-46&face_v=187.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=722.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=brushstroke-beauty-social-collective&ar=40-58&face_v=187.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=722.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=brushstroke-beauty-social-collective&ar=55+&face_v=187.0) **⚠️ An RSVP here won't reserve your spot.** Sign up using your age bracket link above and finish the brief personality quiz. Spots are limited. --- 🎯 **Ideal for:** - Those trying speed dating for the first time who want an easy introduction - Those curious whether chemistry exists before an in person meeting - Singles who enjoy a guided, organized evening - Columbus singles who prefer conversation over swiping - Introverts who shine in one-on-one settings **How It Works** 1. **Sign up** Select the link matching your age bracket above. 2. **Take the quiz** A brief personality quiz helps us pair you well. 3. **Check your inbox** Zoom details arrive in advance. 4. **Meet people** Cycle through short video dates as the host tracks time. 5. **Match** Choose who you'd like to meet again; mutual matches get shared afterward. **Event Details** - **Format:** Guided rounds, several minutes per date - **Where:** On Zoom, from home - **Host:** A welcoming host guiding every round - **Vibe:** Relaxed conversation with Columbus singles **Frequently Asked Questions** **Do I need any experience?** Not at all. The host walks everyone through it at the beginning. **What do I need?** Zoom, a camera, and a reliable connection. **What happens afterwards?** You select who you'd like to meet again, and mutual matches get shared. **How long is each date?** Several minutes, just enough to sense a spark. --- ✨ See you at the Singles Speed Social. 😊 ✨

📚 Fall Book Club: The Change

November Sci-Fi Theme Book Club 🪐 ✨ 👽

The genre for November is Sci-Fi 🪐 The book we will be reading is Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. Bookclub will be at the Dublin library meeting room **2 & 3** Light snacks will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own snacks or drinks. -Please let me know if you’d like to volunteer to bring food or drinks, themed or not ◡̈

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📚 Quietly Thriving – Our Take on Silent Book Club 🌿

"Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter" by Heather Fawcett

Join us as we discuss our November read Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter! Book description: charity as a front—for an internationally renowned and thoroughly disreputable magic shop. Owned by the disorganized—not to mention self-absorbed, irritating, but also decidedly handsome—Havelock Renard, magician and failed Dark Lord, the shop draws magical clientele from around the world, partly due to the quality of Havelock’s illicit goods as well as their curiosity about his shadowy past and rumors of his incredible powers. Agnes's charity offers the perfect cover for illegal magics. Agnes couldn’t care less about the shop—magical intrigue or not, there are cats to be rescued. But when an enemy from Havelock’s past surfaces, the magic shop—and more importantly, the cat shelter—are suddenly in jeopardy. To save the shelter, will Agnes have to set aside her social conscience and protect the man who once tried to bring about the apocalypse—and is now trying to steal her heart?

LGBT Reads: November Book Discussion

Join us for our November book club gathering where we will come together to discuss [John of John](https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/john-of-john) by [Douglas Stuart](https://www.douglasdstuart.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts. Library link: [John of John at Columbus Metro Library](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C4292543)

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