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Christmas Carol & Cat in the Hat
Charles Dickers / Dr. Seuss
Join us for a festive evening at our One-Shot Holiday Book Club! We’ll be diving into the holiday classic A Christmas Carol for a thoughtful discussion—and then taking a completely unnecessary, overly deep psychological look at our ongoing joke book, The Cat in the Hat. Because why not?
Christmas Carol - Carol tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation resulting from a supernatural visit by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come.
Cat in the Hat - A rainy day turns into a wild romp when the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing One and Thing Two, unexpectedly appear! A favorite among kids, parents, and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic rhyme to encourage and delight beginning readers.
Meeting Scheduled for December 18th:
7:00 to 7:15 PM – Arrive, socialize, and get comfortable.
7:15 to 8:30 PM – Deep dive into A Christmas Carol and The Cat in the Hat
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
By Stuart Turton
Evelyn Hardcastle will be murdered at 11:00 p.m.
There are eight days, and eight witnesses for you to inhabit.
We will only let you escape once you tell us the name of the killer.
Understood? Then let's begin . . .
Evelyn Hardcastle will die. Every day until Aiden Bishop can identify her killer and break the cycle. But every time the day begins again, Aiden wakes up in the body of a different guest. And some of his hosts are more helpful than others . . .
The most inventive debut of the year twists together a mystery of such unexpected creativity it will leave listeners guessing until the very last second.
Jan 8 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm (Ch 1-20) - RSVP HERE
Jan 22 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm (Ch 21-40) - RSVP HERE
Feb 5 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm (Ch 41-60) - RSVP HERE
Past Books
Starter Villain By John Scalzi
Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place.
Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan. Then his long-lost uncle Jake dies and leaves his supervillain business (complete with island volcano lair) to Charlie.
But becoming a supervillain isn't all giant laser death rays and lava pits. Jake had enemies, and now they're coming after Charlie. His uncle might have been a stand-up, old-fashioned kind of villain, but these are the real thing: rich, soulless predators backed by multinational corporations and venture capital.It's up to Charlie to win the war his uncle started against a league of supervillains. But with unionized dolphins, hyper-intelligent talking spy cats, and a terrifying henchperson at his side, going bad is starting to look pretty good.
In a dog-eat-dog world...be a cat.
Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett
Long believed extinct, a superb specimen of draco nobilis ("noble dragon" for those who don't understand italics) has appeared in Discworld's greatest city. Not only does this unwelcome visitor have a nasty habit of charbroiling everything in its path, in rather short order it is crowned King (it is a noble dragon, after all...). How did it get there? How is the Unique and Supreme Lodge of the Elucidated Brethren of the Ebon Night involved? Can the Ankh-Morpork City Watch restore order – and the Patrician of Ankh-Morpork to power?
Magic, mayhem, and a marauding dragon...who could ask for anything more?
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Young Sophie Hatter is cursed to live as an old woman and seeks refuge in the enigmatic moving castle of the wizard Howl. Inside, she encounters a fire demon and a living scarecrow, uncovering secrets that challenge her understanding of magic and herself. As Sophie navigates this whimsical world, she learns that courage and love can break even the most powerful spells. Jones' vivid storytelling weaves a tale of adventure and self-discovery. Join us to explore Howl's Moving Castle, a magical journey that will leave you enchanted long after the final chapter.
The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa
Imagine a world where memories vanish overnight, stolen by a shadowy force known as The Memory Police. In Yoko Ogawa's hauntingly beautiful novel, The Memory Police, residents of a secluded island live in constant fear as everyday objects—and their very recollections of them—disappear without a trace. Against this eerie backdrop, a young novelist and her editor desperately fight to preserve their identities and the fragments of their past. Ogawa's lyrical prose and profound exploration of memory, loss, and the essence of humanity create an unforgettable reading experience that will linger in your mind long after the final page.
Exhalation by Ted Chiang
Dive into the intricate worlds of Ted Chiang's Exhalation, where profound ideas blend seamlessly with human emotion. Each story in this collection is a masterclass in speculative fiction, exploring themes of free will, artificial intelligence, and the nature of reality. Chiang's meticulous storytelling and imaginative prowess make Exhalation a deeply thought-provoking read, compelling you to question the very fabric of existence. This book isn't just a collection of stories; it's an invitation to ponder the mysteries of life and the universe.
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Dive into the intricate worlds of Ted Chiang's Exhalation, where profound ideas blend seamlessly with human emotion. Each story in this collection is a masterclass in speculative fiction, exploring themes of free will, artificial intelligence, and the nature of reality. Chiang's meticulous storytelling and imaginative prowess make Exhalation a deeply thought-provoking read, compelling you to question the very fabric of existence. This book isn't just a collection of stories; it's an invitation to ponder the mysteries of life and the universe.