Discuss "Wild Seed" by Octavia Butler

Join us to discuss Wild Seed by Octavia Butler! Please be mindful of the trigger warnings, listed below.

As always, you are welcome to attend even if you haven't finished the book. In addition to discussing the book, my hope is that this group will serve as a community for BIPOC and allies who love to read diversely, so please feel free to come chat and mingle!

Book Synopsis:
Doro is an entity who changes bodies like clothes, killing his hosts by reflex or design. He fears no one until he meets Anyanwu. Anyanwu is a shapeshifter who can absorb bullets and heal with a kiss and savage anyone who threatens her. She fears no one until she meets Doro. Together they weave a pattern of destiny (from Africa to the New World) unimaginable to mortals.

Genre:
Science Fiction, Historical Fantasy, Speculative Fiction

Trigger warnings:

*Graphic: Slavery, Incest, Death

• Moderate: Sexual Assault, Suicide, Racism
  *Minor: Pedophilia, Alcoholism, Pregnancy

Physical Copies:
Physical copies will be available at the New Britain Public Library (NBPL) Checkout desk by April 1.

Just ask for the Brown Girl Book Club book of the month! You can use any CT state library card, or apply for a New Britain library card for free.

Meeting Location:
Alvarium Roasting Company
365 John Downey Dr, Suite A, New Britain, CT 06051

LOCATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Parking is available onsite. The building has two suites: Suite A (Alvarium Roasting Company) and Suite B (Alvarium Beer Company Taproom). We will be in Suite B, but you are welcome to order from the cafe. If you have any trouble finding us, please DM me on Meetup.

Upcoming Books:
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