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A Night in the Lonesome October
Mon, Oct 19, 11:00 PMGet a copy [here on Bookshop ](https://bookshop.org/a/80117/9780063421028)to donate 10% to this bookclub! Under cover of the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff—gathering together the grisly ingredients they will need for an upcoming ancient and unearthly rite. For soon, after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world. But Snuff and his master are not alone. All manner of participants, both human and not, are about with their ancient tools and their animal familiars in preparation for the dread night. It is brave, devoted Snuff who must calculate the patterns of the Game and keep track of the Players—the witch, the mad monk, the vengeful vicar, the Count who sleeps by day, the Good Doctor and the hulking Experiment Man he fashioned from human body parts, and a wild-card American named Larry Talbot—all the while keeping Things at bay and staying a leap ahead of the Great Detective, who knows quite a bit more than he lets on. Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. As the hour approaches—let the Game begin…
Where Butterflies Wander by Suzanne Redfearn
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30 PMLet’s discuss above/below mentioned book. Where Butterflies Wander: A Novel Book by Suzanne Redfearn
Manhattan Smutty Book Club - Choosing Her Alpha by Isoellen
Tue, Oct 6, 11:00 PMThe book for this month is **[Choosing Her Alpha by Isoellen](https://www.romance.io/books/683d894ffb3d3e0f67364a01/choosing-her-alpha-isoellen)**. The book is a little hard to find, here is a link: [https://readsonlinefree.com/isoellen/page,2,579164-choosing_her_alpha](https://readsonlinefree.com/isoellen/page,2,579164-choosing_her_alpha) Quick housekeeping note: Scammers have been using the name of Smutty Book Club and its organizers to invite people to for-profit events. **If you receive any solicitation for an event or receive communication outside of Meetup asking for money, then it is a scam.** Please let us know if you see anything suspicious. Fun housekeeping note: Our annual trip to the **Renaissance Festival** will be on **Saturday, September 26th**. See Meetup for details. Remember we leave early - we want to be on the first bus.... breakfast beers are waiting. **[Back to Choosing Her Alpha](https://www.romance.io/books/683d894ffb3d3e0f67364a01/choosing-her-alpha-isoellen)**[ - here's what the publisher says: ](https://www.romance.io/books/683d894ffb3d3e0f67364a01/choosing-her-alpha-isoellen) *. Sasha's situation has reached critical mass.* *. Her mother is dying, and her step-father Merrick is a jackal waiting to stake his claim the second she is legal. In her world, Sasha is promised a choice. But if Merrick gets his way she will be married before anyone can protest against it.* *. Desperate to secure the futures of herself and her workers, Sasha makes a dangerous gamble... She seeks out Constantine Kane, the most feared and respected man in the 12 Sectors.* *. Sasha has made her choice... Will it be one she lives to regret?* ***Warning: This dystopian romance explores 18+ themes including scenes of violence, sexual content and power exchange.*** Please join us at **Cornerstone Tavern**, 961 2nd Ave, New York, NY (51st and 2nd) for great conversation, laughs, and friendship. Look for our signs, and listen for the laughter. We are often in the back of Cornerstone behind the curtain, which is actually a different restaurant called the Stags Head. We start at 7pm, but feel free to come early before happy hour ends at 7. People usually start to drift in by 6:30pm.
NYC Romcom Club 💕: Picking Daisies on Sundays
Sun, Sep 27, 3:30 PMWe are discussing picking daisies on Sundays.
September Book Club: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
Sun, Sep 20, 4:00 PMAfter a summer break, we’re back in September with a historical fiction pick that gives us plenty to talk about. 📖 This Month’s Theme - Historical Fiction 📘 Book Pick *The Personal Librarian* by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Inspired by the true story of Belle da Costa Greene, J. P. Morgan’s brilliant personal librarian, this novel follows her rise in New York’s rare-book and art world while she protects a secret that could change everything. Set in early-1900s New York, it explores ambition, race, identity, power, and the legacy we leave behind. 📅 Date & Time Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12 PM 📍 Location Bronx Alehouse 216 W 238th St, Bronx, NY New members are always welcome! You’re welcome to join even if you have not finished the book, as long as you’re okay with spoilers. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks and community.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Tue, Oct 6, 10:00 PMThis month’s read: **The Picture of Dorian Gray** by **Oscar Wilde** Join us to discuss this gothic classic, Wilde’s only novel, first serialized in 1890 and published as a book in 1891. The story centers on Dorian Gray, a young man immersed in a life of beauty and pleasure. Set in Victorian London, the novel explores vanity, morality, and the tension between appearance and reality. Spaces are limited; RSVP required. You are welcome to participate regardless of whether you've finished the book. Looking forward to seeing you there! **New Attendance Policy:** Because our events often have a waitlist, if you **miss 2 events without updating your RSVP**, you may be removed from the group to give other members the opportunity to attend.
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