
October - Undead
Spooky-season fantasy romance discussion centered on undead love interests—vampires, liches, zombies, and more. Expect reader recommendations, trope talk, and lively conversation in a cozy book-club meetup setting.
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Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.

Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.
Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.

Readers unpack Simone St. James’s haunted-motel mystery through theories, favorite moments, and discussion of horror and suspense in a welcoming group open to new members.

Readers unpack Simone St. James’s haunted-motel mystery through theories, favorite moments, and discussion of horror and suspense in a welcoming group open to new members.
Readers unpack Simone St. James’s haunted-motel mystery through theories, favorite moments, and discussion of horror and suspense in a welcoming group open to new members.

A late-night ACOTAR fandom bash with a pop-up bookshop, 9:30–10:30 trivia, and costume-friendly hangouts. Expect themed drink specials, crafts and games with prizes, then a midnight pickup of ACOTAR 6.

A late-night ACOTAR fandom bash with a pop-up bookshop, 9:30–10:30 trivia, and costume-friendly hangouts. Expect themed drink specials, crafts and games with prizes, then a midnight pickup of ACOTAR 6.
A late-night ACOTAR fandom bash with a pop-up bookshop, 9:30–10:30 trivia, and costume-friendly hangouts. Expect themed drink specials, crafts and games with prizes, then a midnight pickup of ACOTAR 6.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.
Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

A midnight book launch brings fantasy readers together to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, with a late-night gathering centered on the new title.

A midnight book launch brings fantasy readers together to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, with a late-night gathering centered on the new title.
A midnight book launch brings fantasy readers together to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, with a late-night gathering centered on the new title.

A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.

A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.

Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.

Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.
Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.

Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.

Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.
Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.

Discuss Stephen Graham Jones’s horror novel The Only Good Indians over coffee and lively conversation in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book group.

Discuss Stephen Graham Jones’s horror novel The Only Good Indians over coffee and lively conversation in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book group.
Discuss Stephen Graham Jones’s horror novel The Only Good Indians over coffee and lively conversation in a welcoming library meeting room. Registration is required for this monthly book group.

Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.

Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.

A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.

A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.
A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.
Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

Explore horror storytelling through creepy prompts and techniques for building suspense, chilling characters, tense atmosphere, and surprise. The creative writing session closes with a 15-minute free write.

Explore horror storytelling through creepy prompts and techniques for building suspense, chilling characters, tense atmosphere, and surprise. The creative writing session closes with a 15-minute free write.
Explore horror storytelling through creepy prompts and techniques for building suspense, chilling characters, tense atmosphere, and surprise. The creative writing session closes with a 15-minute free write.

Quiet, cozy Silent Book Club time unfolds in a pasture alongside a friendly dairy-goat herd, with plenty of goat snuggles and curious nuzzles. A short herd intro and supervised treat-feeding round out this low-key farm hangout.

Quiet, cozy Silent Book Club time unfolds in a pasture alongside a friendly dairy-goat herd, with plenty of goat snuggles and curious nuzzles. A short herd intro and supervised treat-feeding round out this low-key farm hangout.
Quiet, cozy Silent Book Club time unfolds in a pasture alongside a friendly dairy-goat herd, with plenty of goat snuggles and curious nuzzles. A short herd intro and supervised treat-feeding round out this low-key farm hangout.

Cozy story time in a cat lounge with a cat themed children’s book read aloud while resident black cats lounge nearby. Geared to families with kids age 7 and under for a relaxed, sensory friendly reading hangout.

Cozy story time in a cat lounge with a cat themed children’s book read aloud while resident black cats lounge nearby. Geared to families with kids age 7 and under for a relaxed, sensory friendly reading hangout.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge with a cat themed children’s book read aloud while resident black cats lounge nearby. Geared to families with kids age 7 and under for a relaxed, sensory friendly reading hangout.

Spooky, adults-only comedy riffs on dating, love, lust, and desire through jokes and personal stories. This playful Halloween-season showcase welcomes singles, couples, and throuples for late-night laughs.

Spooky, adults-only comedy riffs on dating, love, lust, and desire through jokes and personal stories. This playful Halloween-season showcase welcomes singles, couples, and throuples for late-night laughs.
Spooky, adults-only comedy riffs on dating, love, lust, and desire through jokes and personal stories. This playful Halloween-season showcase welcomes singles, couples, and throuples for late-night laughs.

A casual tarot-focused hangout centered on intuitive practice and shared readings in a cozy community setting. Expect deck talk, spreads, and supportive conversation that works for both curious beginners and regular readers.

A casual tarot-focused hangout centered on intuitive practice and shared readings in a cozy community setting. Expect deck talk, spreads, and supportive conversation that works for both curious beginners and regular readers.
A casual tarot-focused hangout centered on intuitive practice and shared readings in a cozy community setting. Expect deck talk, spreads, and supportive conversation that works for both curious beginners and regular readers.

Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.

Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.
Adult readers gather for a library discussion group centered on books, shared perspectives, and literary conversation in a community setting in Mars Hill.

Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.

Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.

Late-night literary discussion of Nikos Kazantzakis’ classic novel set on Crete, tracing Zorba’s zest for life alongside questions of God, faith, love, and purpose. Expect reflective conversation and community connection in a casual pizza spot.

Late-night literary discussion of Nikos Kazantzakis’ classic novel set on Crete, tracing Zorba’s zest for life alongside questions of God, faith, love, and purpose. Expect reflective conversation and community connection in a casual pizza spot.
Late-night literary discussion of Nikos Kazantzakis’ classic novel set on Crete, tracing Zorba’s zest for life alongside questions of God, faith, love, and purpose. Expect reflective conversation and community connection in a casual pizza spot.