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LATEST NEWS

Book Beat June Newsletter

Dear Readers, June is Pride Month, and we invite you to join us in embracing the vibrant diversity of voices and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. At our bookstore, we believe in the power of literature to educate, inspire, and empower, and we’re proud to offer a curated selection of bo...

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Sub-Rosa Reading Group: My Ántonia

Sub-Rosa is a reading group that meets once a month to discuss feminist and obscure literature. Our selection for this month is My Ántonia by Willa Cather. We will meet Saturday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the store. If you are interested in attending please send us your email to bookbeatorders@gm...

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Book Beat Reading Group: Down Below

The Book Beat reading group selection for June is Down Below by Leonora Carrington. We will meet virtually online via Zoom or in store on Wednesday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. The Zoom link will be sent on the afternoon of the meeting to anyone interested in attending. The Book Beat reading group features ...

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i arrogantly recommend… #58 by Tom Bowden

I arrogantly recommend… is a monthly column of unusual, overlooked, ephemeral, small press, comics, and books in translation reviews by our friend, bibliophile, and retired ceiling tile inspector Tom Bowden, who tells us, “This platform allows me to exponentially increase the number of p...

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