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The Tombs of Atuan Discussion
Sun, May 31, 5:00 PMCome join us for an in-depth discussion of themes and motifs in Ursula K. Le Guin's *The Tombs of Atuan*, an indirect sequel to *A Wizard of Earthsea*! (Note: You don't need to have read *Earthsea* before reading *Tombs*, so anyone can immediately pick it up.)

May Book Club Meet Up - Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Sun, May 17, 5:00 PM**Hey Book Friends!** May is all about award-winning fiction and we landed on a gem that’s equal parts witty, emotional, and incredibly readable. 📘 **Book Pick** ***Less: A Novel* by Andrew Sean Greer** A Pulitzer Prize–winning story about a writer who, rather than face a major life moment, says yes to a series of literary events around the world. What unfolds is funny, a little chaotic, and surprisingly moving. It’s the kind of book that sparks conversations about love, aging, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves. No spoilers, just come ready to laugh and have a lot to talk about. Whether you’ve been with us before or you’re thinking about joining for the first time, this is a perfect, low-pressure pick to jump in. 📅 **Date & Time** Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1 PM 📍 **Location** Bronx Alehouse Come for the book, stay for the conversation, drinks, and a really good time.

Book Swap @ Central Park
Sat, May 30, 3:00 PM***The Meetup guest limit is 10 because of the free event limit, but we have unlimited space for people to join us.*** Book swap 11am-2pm at Sheep Meadow in Central Park. Look for books and the sign. This is a drop-in/drop-out event, meaning you don't have to stay the entire time. All genres, all sizes, and all conditions welcome. Leftover books will be recycled at future book swaps. **Don't have a book to contribute?** We'll have plenty of extras for you. **Not a big reader?** Come hang out anyway!

A special Sunday edition of Silent Book Club hosted at Audible Story House
Sun, May 17, 7:00 PM**A special Sunday edition of Silent Book Club hosted at Audible Story House** **About this Meetup:** We invite you to bring your headphones and join us at Audible Story House, a new community hub and listening lounge, on May 17th from 3-5pm. This first-ever "bookless bookstore" is reimagining how people discover and experience audio storytelling. Feel free to BYO audiobook, or enjoy a free download code to listen to a title of your choice on Audible. You’ll also receive one complimentary coffee or tea from the cafe. **Logistics** Date: Sunday, May 17th Time: 3-5pm Location: 260 Bowery, NYC. You can find us in The Gallery on the ground floor. Note: Readers are welcome to hang out in the space until closing at 7 pm.

The Coast Road by Alan Murrin
Tue, May 19, 11:00 PMA poignant debut novel set in 1994 County Donegal, Ireland, focusing on two women, housewife Izzy and poet Colette, navigating restrictive societal norms and troubled marriages as they seek independence. Their friendship deepens as Colette, who left her family for a married man, uses Izzy as a go-between to see her children, leading to a tragic and liberating outcome for them. The book explores themes of female confinement, gossip, and the price of freedom in a pre-divorce Ireland.

Vermilion Sands by JG Ballard
Mon, May 18, 11:00 PMVermilion Sands is a 1971 collection of science fiction short stories by J.G. Ballard, set in a fictional, futuristic desert resort town inspired by places like Palm Springs, where leisure and bizarre art forms dominate life. The stories explore themes of art, technology, and psychological decay through unique concepts like psychotropic houses that retain emotions, singing orchids, and automated poetry machines, often featuring jaded socialites and damaged adventurers. It's known for its playful, ironic tone, which is lighter than much of Ballard's other work. It's available on the Internet Archive.
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