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Thirsty Thursdays
A book discussion for 20- and 30-somethings.
The Measure by Nikki Erlick
When every person, all over the globe, receives a small wooden box bearing the same inscription and a single piece of string inside, the world is thrown into a collective frenzy, in this novel told through multiple perspectives that introduces an unforgettable cast of characters.
Thursday, December 19, 6 PM • SIGN UP on Meetup
Book Discussions with Judy Levin
Intriguing reads beyond the best sellers.
Absolution by Alice McDermott
Sixty years after they lived as wives of American servicemen in early 1960s Vietnam, two women reconnect and relieve their shared experiences in Saigon. Get the book.
Thursday, January 9, 10 AM • SIGN UP
Thirsty Thursdays
A book discussion for 20- and 30-somethings.
Happy 10th Birthday TTBOT!
Thirsty Thursdays Books on Tap is a decade old! We will do a book exchange: bring a wrapped book to share. We will chat about all the good stuff we are reading and exchange wrapped books.
Thursday, January 16, 6 PM • SIGN UP on Meetup
Novel Night Book Discussion - One Book
Captivating fiction you might have missed.
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
Considered a “self-made” widow after the disappearance of her husband, Geeta, when other women in the village ask her for help in getting rid of their own no-good husbands, must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her fearsome reputation and the life she’s built.
Tuesday, January 21, 7 PM • SIGN UP
Book Discussions with Judy Levin
Intriguing reads beyond the best sellers.
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
Considered a “self-made” widow after the disappearance of her husband, Geeta, when other women in the village ask her for help in getting rid of their own no-good husbands, must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her fearsome reputation and the life she’s built.
Thursday, February 13, 10 AM • SIGN UP
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