About us
Attention all book lovers! This is a group for bibliophiles of all ages in and around the West Chester area to meet up, grab a drink, and talk about an awesome book (or pick apart a less than awesome book, which can be even more fun!). We have a lot of wide-ranging conversations and generally enjoy anecdotes and observations in addition to serious(?) literary discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions (TM)
What if I didn't like/finish/start the book?
Show up anyway, we're fun people! Diverse opinions are welcome, and discussion of the book often winds into discussion of life, the universe, and all manner of other stuff throughout the night.
Will this cost me anything?
Because we're charged a monthly fee to use the Meetup service, we request donations of a buck or two per person per meeting to help keep the lights on.
Upcoming events
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April 2026: Glorious Exploits (Lennon)
Kildares Irish Pub - West Chester, PA, 18 W Gay St, West Chester, PA, USHi all, our April book is Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon. (https://bookshop.org/a/15022/9781250893680)
"On the island of Sicily amid the Peloponnesian War, the Syracusans have figured out what to do with the surviving Athenians who had the gall to invade their city: they’ve herded the sorry prisoners of war into a rock quarry and left them to rot. Looking for a way to pass the time, Lampo and Gelon, two unemployed potters with a soft spot for poetry and drink, head down into the quarry to feed the Athenians if, and only if, they can manage a few choice lines from their great playwright Euripides. Before long, the two mates hatch a plan to direct a full-blown production of Medea. After all, you can hate the people but love their art. But as opening night approaches, what started as a lark quickly sets in motion a series of extraordinary events, and our wayward heroes begin to realize that staging a play can be as dangerous as fighting a war, with all sorts of risks to life, limb, and friendship."
Meetup charges us to host the group; contributions of $1-2/meeting to offset this cost are appreciated (Venmo = Matthew-Litke-1 or toss me a couple bucks at the meeting).
For anyone who wants to read ahead, June's selection is Geek Love by Katherine Dunn.
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