Clackamas Chapters: It's a Gas by Mark Miodownik

Join us for an easygoing gathering of curious readers and casual conversationalists as we explore one engaging book each month. Our selections span an eclectic mix of genres—popular science, historical curiosities, medical and tech thrillers, and mind-bending non-fiction from authors who make big ideas fun to read.
Each month, we'll meet at a different cozy venue somewhere in Clackamas county or the greater Portland metro area—cafés, brewpubs, community nooks—where we can relax, chat, and connect. Expect a warm, low-pressure environment. Have you read the book? Great! Didn’t finish it? No problem—come anyway and join the conversation.
Group sizes are kept small to medium so we don’t overwhelm the venues and everyone gets a chance to participate. Please be sure to RSVP to receive the location details. We’ll post the book selection well in advance to give you time to dive in.
Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just book-curious, we’d love to have you along. Let’s chase some chapters together!

This month, the selection is the world of gases with It’s a Gas, the latest from materials scientist and master explainer Mark Miodownik. If you've ever wondered what makes champagne sparkle, why helium changes your voice, or how the atmosphere is engineered in hospitals, submarines, and even spacecraft—this book is your passport.