“There is comfort, even among strangers, when people find something they are equally passionate about.” 

All book groups currently meet via a toll-free conference call or Zoom. Please contact the shop at rakestraw_books@yahoo.com for details.

2nd Monday Evening -- Mystery Monday Book Group
This group meets on Monday, 13 December 2021 5:30 PM to discuss Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie. Staff facilitator: Susan and Ellen.

3rd Tuesday Morning -- Loucy's Book Group
This group meets on Tuesday, 18 January 2022 at 10:30 AM to discuss The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante. Staff facilitator: Loucy.

3rd Wednesday Evening -- But "First" Wine Book Group
This group meets on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 at 7 PM to discuss Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak. Staff facilitators: Anastasia.

3rd Saturday Morning -- The Transatlantic Book Club
This international group -- we have partnered with a great bookshop in England! -- meets on Saturday, 18 December 2021 at 9:00 AM (via Zoom) to discuss Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley. Staff facilitator: Michael.

4th Tuesday Evening -- The "I Love This Book" Book Group
This group meets on Tuesday, 25 January 2022 at 7 PM (via Zoom) with guest author/moderator TBD to discuss TBD. Staff facilitator: Michael.

4th Friday Morning -- Julie's Book Group
This group meets on Friday, 28 January 2022 at 10:30 AM (via Zoom) to discuss Persuasion by Jane Austen. 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.