What we’re about
Pleasanton originated book club based in Dublin, CA. Perhaps I should have waited on the name until I picked location. In 2023, I started getting back into consistent reading after years of reading drought. It was thrilling to be back in the world of literature, but I found myself reaching for the same genres over and over again. So, I searched for a book club to hold myself accountable and found nothing local. And so I created one myself :)
With this book club, I am hoping to push myself past the comfort of the familiar reads, and regain the freedom of dropping the book mid chapter, and, of course, meet some people passionate about all things books.
We hold a monthly book discussion on the second Tuesday of the month & have occasional book related events such as book swaps.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen: Monthly Book DiscussionStarbucks inside Barnes and Nobles, Dublin, CA
Welcome to the monthly book discussion event! We meet on second Tuesday of the month to discuss our current read and pick a book for the next month.
Selection of the month: Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen
Monthly Selection: Education. Each book is either educational or education themed
- Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhoodood by Trevor Noah is a memoir by Trevor Noah that chronicles his childhood and coming-of-age in South Africa during and after apartheid. The title refers to the fact that Noah's birth to a black mother and white father was a crime under the apartheid regim
- Pedagogy_of_the_Oppressed by Paulo Freire
is a foundational text in critical pedagogy that critiques traditional education models. It proposes a dialogical approach where teachers and students are co-creators of knowledge, rather than a "banking" model where students are passive recipients. - Lies_My_Teacher_Told_Me by James W. Loewen is a non-fiction book that exposes the misinformation and biases found in American history textbooks. The author analyzes popular textbooks to reveal how they perpetuate blind patriotism and fail to present an accurate or engaging account of the nation's history.
- Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro is a dystopian novel about a group of friends who grow up in a seemingly idyllic boarding school in the English countryside. The story unfolds as the narrator reflects on her past and the dark secret behind their upbringing, which they must eventually confront.
Theme for next month's suggestions:
Horror or Halloween
Code of Conduct:- Everyone is welcome to join a discussion even if they have not finished the book.
- Book club is a safe space. Don't feel pressured to finish the book that makes you uncomfortable or just isn't your cup of tea.
- Respect other members! Give everyone a chance to share their thoughts!
- Bring your opinions! There is no wrong way to experience the book!
Suggestion Box:
Have something sitting in your ToRead list and want to share with the group? Submit the form or bring your ideas to the club directly! - : Monthly Book DiscussionStarbucks inside Barnes and Nobles, Dublin, CA
Welcome to the monthly book discussion event! We meet on second Tuesday of the month to discuss our current read and pick a book for the next month.
Selection of the month:
Food for Thought
Code of Conduct:
- Everyone is welcome to join a discussion even if they have not finished the book.
- Book club is a safe space. Don't feel pressured to finish the book that makes you uncomfortable or just isn't your cup of tea.
- Respect other members! Give everyone a chance to share their thoughts!
- Bring your opinions! There is no wrong way to experience the book!
Suggestion Box:
Have something sitting in your ToRead list and want to share with the group? Submit the form or bring your ideas to the club directly! - : Monthly Book DiscussionStarbucks inside Barnes and Nobles, Dublin, CA
Welcome to the monthly book discussion event! We meet on second Tuesday of the month to discuss our current read and pick a book for the next month.
Selection of the month:
Food for Thought
Code of Conduct:
- Everyone is welcome to join a discussion even if they have not finished the book.
- Book club is a safe space. Don't feel pressured to finish the book that makes you uncomfortable or just isn't your cup of tea.
- Respect other members! Give everyone a chance to share their thoughts!
- Bring your opinions! There is no wrong way to experience the book!
Suggestion Box:
Have something sitting in your ToRead list and want to share with the group? Submit the form or bring your ideas to the club directly! - : Monthly Book DiscussionStarbucks inside Barnes and Nobles, Dublin, CA
Welcome to the monthly book discussion event! We meet on second Tuesday of the month to discuss our current read and pick a book for the next month.
Selection of the month:
Food for Thought
Code of Conduct:
- Everyone is welcome to join a discussion even if they have not finished the book.
- Book club is a safe space. Don't feel pressured to finish the book that makes you uncomfortable or just isn't your cup of tea.
- Respect other members! Give everyone a chance to share their thoughts!
- Bring your opinions! There is no wrong way to experience the book!
Suggestion Box:
Have something sitting in your ToRead list and want to share with the group? Submit the form or bring your ideas to the club directly!
