**November Book: [Theo of Golden](https://www.amazon.com/Theo-Golden-Novel-Allen-Levi/dp/1668236516/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WIM8KOQET1P8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y4Hc6AfkuV-kMaVZNuAwS4nywdg190_m8qP7S_sxR5cF200MAqLNvxmJAlzgL75LHU3fQzHJpiOfhnkOYyXkwgCqvyVg76qh2AcucNusElVP0z4O3MTIUERJ6JTU4a14A8uMMJPQd9N8g6rFRX4YAfT7Ju9LLpHaDyjkb6GZ8I7GDYm_avhlr5R9fpTASvYTpPbYzL09c7HoLilSh2UYrBSuN0N-LGaB0MKK8WJww2g.sfuP4t2xzS7cV4G7nUC6ziPLDHUkXEZ7WBTYFYJJdt0&dib_tag=se&keywords=Theo+of+Golden&qid=1790642831&sprefix=theo+of+golden%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-1) (Allen Levi)**

**A heartwarming character portrait set in the small town of Golden, Georgia. An elderly, gentle stranger named Theo arrives quietly with two simple routines: drinking coffee at a local diner and secretly purchasing original art from local residents using cashier's checks. As the community uncovers his identity, his quiet generosity transforms fractured lives across town.**

**What to Expect:**

* **Thoughtful Discussions:** Go beyond "Did you like it?" and explore character arcs, themes, and big ideas.
* **Relaxed Vibe:** No pressure, no quizzes—just genuine connection with fellow storytellers and readers.
* **Local Connections:** A great way to meet neighbors, discover new perspectives, and make lasting friends.

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***Bonus Book:*** East of Eden
**Tagline:** An epic California saga of family rivalry, moral inheritance, and the freedom of human choice.

Set against the sweeping backdrop of California’s Salinas Valley at the turn of the twentieth century, John Steinbeck’s magnum opus, *East of Eden*, traces the intertwined destinies of the Trask and Hamilton families across generations. A modern, deeply human retelling of the Cain and Abel story, the novel explores the timeless conflict between good and evil, the wounds of parental rejection, and the power of inherited trauma. At its heart lies the empowering concept of *timshel*—"thou mayest"—a reminder that regardless of lineage or circumstance, every individual possesses the free will to choose their own moral destiny.

**Amazon:** [East of Eden on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0142004235/?bestFormat=true&k=east%20of%20eden&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-v2_k0_1_4_de&crid=23E330OPZ17M&sprefix=east)

**What to Expect:**

* **Thoughtful Discussions:** Go beyond "Did you like it?" and explore character arcs, themes, and big ideas.
* **Relaxed Vibe:** No pressure, no quizzes—just genuine connection with fellow storytellers and readers.
* **Local Connections:** A great way to meet neighbors, discover new perspectives, and make lasting friends.

**Location**: Virtual

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Virtual Bonus Dec 2026  Book discussion

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***Bonus Book:*** *Building 903*

In the tradition of *The Giver*, Lois Lowry’s *Building 903* presents a chilling dystopian reality where security and comfort come at the cost of intellectual freedom and collective memory. The story follows twins Tessa and Theo, who live under the illusion of a peaceful, tightly controlled society until the hidden truth behind their state’s systematic censorship begins to unravel. Centered on the subversive power of literature and storytelling, the novel serves as a timely allegory on complicity, independent thought, and the courage required to question an engineered paradise.

**Purchase link:** [Building 903 on Amazon](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063515105)

**What to Expect:**

* **Thoughtful Discussions:** Go beyond "Did you like it?" and explore character arcs, themes, and big ideas.
* **Relaxed Vibe:** No pressure, no quizzes—just genuine connection with fellow storytellers and readers.
* **Local Connections:** A great way to meet neighbors, discover new perspectives, and make lasting friends.

**Location**: Virtual

Link will be provided closer to date.

Virtual - Bonus Jan 2027  Book discussion

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