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Explore new books and brunch spots. Make new friends. I put the Book in parenthesis not just to give it a hug ~ but because we are primarily a club about meeting people, building friendships, and engaging in fun and interesting discussions over good food… not just about books, though we all love a good story. We look forward to meeting you! Gatherings in the Ventura and Oxnard areas.
And, remember, Tolkien said, “it’s not a story worth telling if there aren’t any dragons.” ;)

Holiday Party

Holiday Party

Immigrant Son Caffe, 2711 Seaglass Way,, Oxnard, CA, US

Best holiday wishes to all! Let’s catch some lights, decorations & maybe piped in christmas music at the collection for the “festivus” as they said in Seinfeld :0

I was thinking we could continue the discussion of our Nov book selection, discuss book ideas for the future, and bring a favorite book to “share” by sharing something we like about it or a favorite passage or something.

Here’s some info on our Nov/ Dec
Selection:

Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop is a heartwarming Korean novel by Hwang Bo-reum about a woman named Yeongju who leaves her high-stress life to open a bookshop in Seoul. The book is a slice-of-life story that explores themes of finding acceptance, healing, and community through books. It has been described as a cozy and comforting read for those seeking a gentle story about starting over and finding joy in the present.

About the book
Plot: Yeongju, burned out from her demanding career and marriage, quits her job and opens a small bookshop in the Hyunam-dong neighborhood. The bookshop becomes a refuge for her and a diverse group of customers who are also dealing with their own past disappointments.
Themes: The novel focuses on the healing power of books and community, and the idea that it's never too late to change your life's story. It's a story about finding a sense of belonging and learning to live authentically.
Genre: It is a contemporary, literary fiction novel that is often categorized as a "cozy" or "slice-of-life" read.
Reception: The book was a major hit in Korea and has been praised for its comforting and reflective nature, making it a popular choice for book

Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/133938826-welcome-to-the-hyunam-dong-bookshop

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