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Book Club Meeting

Book Club Meeting

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30 PM
From Booked Up Book Club

I am hoping we can decide on a book this week and meet in person for the first time in around a month! please join if you’re interested! Hi everyone! Please join the whatsapp group 😊 https://chat.whatsapp.com/FbFTEjLJuvp8KRxI0WaJNR

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8 attendees
The Girls Book Club: Fantasy/Romance Book Club Meetup #10

The Girls Book Club: Fantasy/Romance Book Club Meetup #10

Wed, Sep 16, 8:30 PM
From The Girls Book Club (Fantasy, Dark Romance,Thrillers &Spice)
5.0

Hi everyone!! 💖 This is now our TENTH book club meetup! I can’t wait to get to know you all more, hang out and talk books. For this meeting we’ll be FINISHING Gild by Raven Kennedy!!! Please read the whole book before coming so that we have lots to discuss! Don’t stress if you’re new or didn’t make it to the last meetup! This is a super chill group and we’re mostly here to chat, vibe, and obsess over books together. Can’t wait to see you all!! 📚✨ P.S this MAYBE will be our last meetup on this site. If you haven’t had a chance to attend a meeting but would like to in the future, send me your number and I will add you to the WhatsApp group chat! I will be messaging every member this as well if I do decide to close down this page :)

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📖 September’s book: Where the Crawdads Sing

📖 September’s book: Where the Crawdads Sing

Wed, Sep 16, 11:00 PM
From Toronto women’s book club

We’ll meet to chat about this month’s book and share a bite or a drink while we make new connections and get to know one another. This is a ladies only event.

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Such Is My Beloved

Such Is My Beloved

Sun, Sep 27, 7:00 PM
From More Than A Classic Book Club
4.7

A Canadian classic, written in 1934, by one of our nation's leading writers, Morley Callaghan. Such Is My Beloved, is the story of Father Stephen Dowling's efforts to realize the true meaning of God's love by befriending two sex workers in the hope of saving them. Despite contending with their reluctance as well as the hostile resistance of society, Dowling is determined to help these two women. Selfless love comes at a great cost. Set in Toronto during the Great Depression, it is a recognizable story; tragic and beautiful, Such is My Beloved, is a timeless contemplation about faith, love, sacrifice, and redemption in a deeply flawed society.

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16 attendees
ABCD Reads "Transcription" by Ben Lerner

ABCD Reads "Transcription" by Ben Lerner

Tue, Sep 15, 11:00 PM
From A Book Club, Downtown (ABCD)
4.8

ABCD Reads "[Transcription](https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S234C4726966)" by Ben Lerner. ([RESULTS](https://opavote.com/results/5098056250032128) of the poll for this event.) **:: ABOUT THE BOOK ::** "From the “most talented writer of his generation” (The New York Times), a lightning flash of a novel that is at once a gripping emotional drama and a brilliant examination of the devices, digital and literary, we use to store―or to erase―our memories. The narrator of Ben Lerner’s new novel has traveled to Providence, Rhode Island, where he is to conduct what will be the final published interview with Thomas, his ninety-year-old mentor and the father of his college friend, Max. Thomas is a giant in the arts who seems to hail “from the future and the past simultaneously” and who “reenchants the air” when he speaks. But the narrator drops his smartphone in the hotel sink. He arrives at Thomas’s house with no recording device, a fact he is mysteriously unable to confess." (from [Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/231387262-transcription)) "An emotional drama and an examination of the devices, digital and literary, we use to store—or to erase—our memories." (from [BookMarks](https://bookmarks.reviews/reviews/transcription-2/)) **:: ABOUT THE EVENT ::** You are welcome to arrive 30 minutes before the event and stay 30 minutes or longer afterward to connect with other attendees outside the book talk. Please ensure you have read the book before attending (though finishing any book is not a barrier to participating, as long as you don't mind spoilers). First-time attendees can join for free. If the event is full, we maintain an unofficial waitlist. Please send [Michael](https://www.meetup.com/members/55295192/) a direct message for more information, in either case. We request a $3 contribution from regular attendees to help cover our monthly meetup costs. **:: ABOUT OUR NEXT BOOK ::** At the end of each event, we will ask for nominees for our next book. If you have a good one in mind, please ensure it is between 200-400 pages long, available from the Toronto Public Library, and counts as contemporary literary fiction (though these are not hard and fast rules). When enough nominees are collected, Michael will send the members a direct message with a link where you can vote.

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Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton

Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton

Tue, Sep 15, 10:30 PM
From Post-Apocalyptic Book Club - Toronto Chapter
4.8

This time we'll be reading *Good Morning, Midnight* by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Here's the blurb: Augustine, a brilliant, aging astronomer, is consumed by the stars. For years he has lived in remote outposts, studying the sky for evidence of how the universe began. At his latest posting, in a research center in the Arctic, rumors of war arrive. The scientists are forced to evacuate, but Augustine stubbornly refuses to abandon his work. Shortly after the others have gone, Augustine discovers a mysterious child, Iris, and realizes the airwaves have gone silent. They are alone. At the same time, Mission Specialist Sullivan is aboard the Aether on its return flight from Jupiter. The astronauts are the first human beings to delve this deep into space, and Sully has made peace with the sacrifices required of her: a daughter left behind, a marriage ended. So far the journey has been a success, but when Mission Control falls inexplicably silent, Sully and her crew mates are forced to wonder if they will ever get home. As Augustine and Sully each face an uncertain future against forbidding yet beautiful landscapes, their stories gradually intertwine in a profound and unexpected conclusion. In crystalline prose, *Good Morning, Midnight* poses the most important questions: What endures at the end of the world? How do we make sense of our lives? The book is available here: Amazon- Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook: https://a.co/d/09erObPQ Indigo- Paperback: https://www.indigo.ca/products/good-morning-midnight?variant=46166439362737 Kobo- eBook: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/good-morning-midnight-1?sId=d4557681-b69a-4e68-931e-9c5bfbe6139d&ssId=Ot0g5Y1HiPhQuZozArWj8&cPos=1 Toronto Public Library: https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S234C3411234 Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Frequently asked questions

A book swap is a social event where participants bring books they no longer need and exchange them with others. They offer an opportunity to find new reads while meeting people with similar interests in Toronto.

You can join book swap events in Toronto by searching on Meetup for groups dedicated to book exchanges. Once you find a group, you can RSVP to attend and participate in the event.

Yes, there are book swap events in Toronto. These events are organized by local groups and offer a chance to exchange books and meet other reading enthusiasts in the area.

Genre-specific book swaps may be available depending on the interests of local groups. Check the details of events and groups to find swaps that match your preferred genres.

Meetup is free to join, allowing book lovers to explore groups and events. Some events may have a fee, set by the organizers to cover expenses.

To RSVP for a book swap event, select the event on Meetup and confirm your participation. Some events have limited space, so it's best to RSVP early.

Absolutely! Meetup allows you to organize your own book swap events in Toronto, inviting others who are interested in exchanging books and sharing their literary passions.

Before attending a swap, check the event details for any guidelines, such as bringing specific book genres or the number of books allowed. Arrive prepared to mingle and exchange.

If you don't find an existing book swap near you, consider starting your own group. This can attract local participants with a shared interest and create a new community.

Not necessarily. Some book swaps may be organized as virtual events, allowing participants to discuss and schedule book exchanges at convenience or by mail.

The frequency of book swaps depends on the organizers. Some groups have regular meetings, while others schedule swaps sporadically. Check group calendars for upcoming events.

Not all book swaps have entry fees. While many are free, some organizers might charge a small fee to cover venue costs or resources. It's best to check the event details beforehand.

Meetup supports in-person and online event organization, but direct book exchanges online might need additional coordination outside of the platform's event features.

Toronto likely hosts groups focusing on specific genres like sci-fi. Explore Meetup for targeted book swap groups or events that cater to sci-fi lovers in the community.

While many events exist, availability can vary. If none are nearby, you might consider creating a group to start a local swap and draw in potential members.