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O.C. Gay Men's Book Club

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This book club is designed to bring gay men together in a positive social environment through reading literature and sharing ideas.

Upcoming events

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Conservative, Libertarian, Heterodox Gays Discuss "Truth Matters”
Thu, Feb 12 · 19:00 PST
The Twisted Vine, 127 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA, US
This February we are reading "Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division" by Robert P. George and Cornel West

"Two leading public intellectuals and dear friends—one progressive, one conservative—explore What is Truth? and Why Does Truth Matter?

In Truth Matters, Cornel West and Robert P. George address a range of social issues on which Americans today are bitterly divided. Their book models robust intellectual engagement and civil discourse as they explore vital questions surrounding the idea of truth and its foundational role in our lives. Along the way, they reflect on social conditions—such as respect for freedom of speech—that must be established and maintained if truth is to be seriously pursued. They also explore the virtues—such as intellectual humility and courage—that must be acquired and practiced if we frail, fallible, fallen human beings are to be determined truth seekers and bold truth speakers." https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Matters-Dialogue-Fruitful-Disagreement-ebook/dp/B0DHDG7XTH/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0

We will gather again at the Twisted Vine in downtown Fullerton to discuss. Delicious Wine and some food is available. Please bring cash to make paying a combined bill easy. (See menu here: https://www.twistedvinewines.com/menu)

Join us to share your thoughts and friendship.
11 attendees
Sam & Andy discuss “Towards a Gay Art of Suffering” at Silverfox Gay Bar
Tue, Feb 17 · 19:00 PST
Silver Fox, 411 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA, US
Andy and I are making our way through the essays in the book “Inversion: Gay Life After the Homosexual”. We welcome you to join us. Read the essay if you’d like to. You are also welcome to come and listen in if you haven’t read the essay. If the conversation sparks your interest join in.

We will discuss for 30 minutes or so and then move on to other topics. Find us on the back patio of Silver Fox. Grab a drink and pull up a chair.

We are on the third essay called “Towards a Gay Art of Suffering” by David Moulton.

I've uploaded this essay to Google Drive:
Link to Google Drive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iu335xhDtnOTBfm7VUh0Wb2WtqGYVk_U/view?usp=share_link

You can buy a bound copy of these essays, correctly formatted on Amazon or directly from the publisher’s website here: https://verdur.in/inversion/
3 attendees
“The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller
Thu, Feb 19 · 19:00 PST
Urth Caffe Orange, 100 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA, US
For the month of February we have selected “The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller. Please read or listen to the book ahead of time and come prepared to share your thoughts.

We meet at Urth Cafe, in the alley by the Starbucks. Urth cafe has a variety of food and drink options (see the menu here: https://www.urthcaffe.com/orange). There is free parking on adjacent streets surrounding the Orange Circle. There is also a Parking Structure on Maple and Lemon.

Every month, some group members come early to grab a brew at Provisions Cafe (143 N Glassell St.)

If we reach a group size of 16 or more we may break into two groups for improved intimacy and ability to hear.
16 attendees
“In the Absence of Men” by Philippe Besson
Thu, Mar 19 · 19:00 PDT
Urth Caffe Orange, 100 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA, US
For the month of March we have selected “In the Absence of Men” by Philippe Besson. Please read or listen to the book ahead of time and come prepared to share your thoughts.

We meet at Urth Cafe, in the alley by the Starbucks. Urth cafe has a variety of food and drink options (see the menu here: https://www.urthcaffe.com/orange). There is free parking on adjacent streets surrounding the Orange Circle. There is also a Parking Structure on Maple and Lemon.

Every month, some group members come early to grab a brew at Provisions Cafe (143 N Glassell St.)

If we reach a group size of 16 or more we may break into two groups for improved intimacy and ability to hear.
6 attendees

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