Book Group News

“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
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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.

The Maltese Falcon By Dashiell Hammett Cover Image
$16.00
ISBN: 9780679722649
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard - July 17th, 1989

West with the Night: A Memoir By Beryl Markham, Sara Wheeler (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Beryl Markham, Sara Wheeler (Introduction by)
$17.00
ISBN: 9780865477636
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: North Point Press - January 22nd, 2013

Last Summer on State Street: A Novel By Toya Wolfe Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780063209732
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: William Morrow Paperbacks - May 2nd, 2023

Women Talking By Miriam Toews Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9781635574340
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Bloomsbury Publishing - March 3rd, 2020

This Is How You Lose the Time War By Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9781534430990
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Gallery / Saga Press - March 17th, 2020

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This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage: A Reese's Book Club Pick By Ann Patchett Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9780062236685
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Harper Perennial - October 7th, 2014

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers By Jesse Q. Sutanto Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780593549223
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Berkley - March 14th, 2023

The Boys By Katie Hafner Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9781954118348
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Spiegel & Grau - May 2nd, 2023