Book Club at Bearded Iris
Every first Tuesday at 7 PM
Every first Tuesday at 7 PM
We're partnering with Bearded Iris for an open book club on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. The vibe is chill. There are no tricky questions or pop quizzes. We believe that books are designed to stimulate conversations between friends.
Here are the books for the next few months:
September 8, 2026: The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton is available in the store and at Bookshop.org.
November 10, 2026: You Better Be Lightening by Andrea Gibson is available in the store and at Bookshop.org
December 8, 2026: BYOB (Bring Your Own Book). We'll discuss your favorites and not-so-favorites.
Banned Book Club
Every Second Sunday at 1 PM
Every Second Sunday at 1 PM
Join us at Corsair Distillery in Marathon Village for a bold and thought-provoking book club celebrating the power of banned books! On the second Sunday of each month at 1 PM, we’ll dive into a different title that has faced censorship in schools and other institutions, exploring the stories, ideas, and controversies that make these books so important. We'll be discussing the following:
July 12, 2026: 1984 is available in the store and on Bookshop.org.
August 9, 2026: Maus is available in the store and on Bookshop.org.
October 11, 2026: The Left Hand of Darkness is available in the store and on Bookshop.org.
If you’re a free speech advocate, a literature lover, or just curious about the books they don’t want you to read, this is your space to engage in open discussions and challenge the status quo.
Come for the conversation, stay for the freedom to read.
Coffee, Books, and Quiet Company
Time: 8:00–10:00-ish AM
When: Sort of kinda weekly, primarily Saturdays
Where: Locations will be shared a month at a time (see below)
When: Sort of kinda weekly, primarily Saturdays
Where: Locations will be shared a month at a time (see below)
Not everything needs to be a formal book club. Sometimes the best conversations happen over coffee, without an agenda, a reading list, or the pressure to be “on.”
Most Saturdays, you’ll find us early at a local coffee shop for a low-stakes, come-and-go gathering centered on books, ideas, and community. Talk about what you’re reading. Talk about the world. Bring a sketchbook. Sit quietly if that’s what you need. This is simply a chance to share space with your neighbors.
There’s no required book and no expectation to stay the whole time. Grab a cup, sit for a minute, or hang out longer if the mood strikes. Whether a few people show up or it’s just one quiet morning with coffee, the door is open. Sometimes that’s more than enough.
July 4th: Verna's Cafe and Bar
July 11th: 8th and Roast on Charlotte
July 18th: The Loading Dock
July 25th: Humphreys Street