“There is comfort, even among strangers, when people find something they are equally passionate about.”
Book groups currently meet via Zoom and in-person. Please contact the shop at rakestraw_books@yahoo.com for details.
2nd Saturday Afternoon -- Stand-Alone Saturdays
Meets on Saturday, June 10, at 3:30 PM to discuss This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar. We'll meet monthly to discuss a great stand-alone (not part of a series!) science fiction or fantasy book. Staff facilitator: Valentina.
2nd Monday Evening -- Murder Mystery Monday Book Group
Meets on Monday, June 12, at 5:30 PM to discuss The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. Hybrid (zoom and in person). Staff facilitators: Susan and/or Ellen.
3rd Tuesday Morning -- Loucy's Book Group
Meets on Tuesday, June 20, at 10:30 AM to discuss West with the Night by Beryl Markham. Staff facilitator: Loucy.
3rd Wednesday Evening -- But "First" Wine Book Group
Meets on Wednesday, June 21, at 6:30 PM to discuss Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe. Staff facilitator: Lisa.
3rd Friday Morning -- Walking Book Group
Meets on Friday, June 16, at 10:00 AM. We will be discussing Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto. This group will meet at the bookshop at 10 AM, then head over to the Iron Horse Trail for an hour-long walk. Wear your walking shoes and come join us! Facilitator: Amanda.
3rd Saturday Morning -- Transatlantic Book Club
This international group -- we have partnered with a great bookshop in England! -- meets virtually on Saturday, June 17 at 9:00 AM to discuss Women Talking by Miriam Toews. Staff facilitator: Michael.
3rd Saturday Morning -- Sunrise Book Club
Meets in-person at Sunrise Living here in Danville on Saturday, June 17, at 9:15 AM to discuss This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett. This group is open to all members of the community. Please ask for more details. Staff facilitator: Susan.
4th Tuesday Evening -- "I Love This Book" Book Group
This group is on hiatus. Staff facilitator: Michael.
4th Friday Morning -- Julie's Book Group
Meets on Friday, June 23, at 10:30 AM to discuss The Boys by Katie Hafner. Virtual. Staff facilitator: Julie.
These groups are free of charge and open to the whole community. Just read the book and come along to be part of these lively discussions.
