Bellevue Book Club - A Man Called Ove
Details
📘 Book of the Month (June): A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
📍 Location: Bellevue Downtown Park
Exact pin will be shared in comments or look for a group with picnic blankets with Bellevue Book Club painting next to them.
Bring your own picnic blanket or mat to sit on - we’ll also have a few extras to share. Dress for the weather, its cloudy day with temperature between 60 - 64 F
🥐🥗🍥 Optional: Bring snacks to share
Join us for our June Bellevue Book Club Meetup as we dive into a heartfelt and humorous story about grief, community, loneliness, and the unexpected friendships that can change a life. Whether you’ve finished the book, read a few chapters, or simply want to listen in, you’re warmly welcome
📝 Brief Book Summary (from Goodreads)
A Man Called Ove follows a grumpy yet deeply principled man whose solitary and routine-driven life is disrupted when lively new neighbors move in next door. What unfolds is a touching and often funny story of unlikely friendship, love, and the ways people can help bring each other back to life
⚠️ Content Notes
This book contains themes of grief, loss of a spouse, depression, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, illness, miscarriage references, and emotional isolation. While emotionally heavy in parts, many readers find it ultimately hopeful and uplifting
🗓 Agend
11:00 – 11:15 AM: Meet & Greet
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Book Discussion
12:30 – 1:00 PM: Socialize and connect with fellow member
🚗 Free Parking Options:
🚉 Public Transport
- Light rail to Downtown Bellevue
- Sound Transit buses
Please be considerate of fellow members and update your RSVP if you’re unable to attend