Pages & Places: Books, Food, Wanderings (Women 30+)

Let’s have our first dinner event at Mission Ceviche in Union Square, one of the most recommended spots and Michelin Guide recognized. It’s a great place to get together for dinner, I’ll share the menu link once it’s available.

The $60 dinner menu is a nice way to enjoy the restaurant while spending a relaxed evening together. During dinner, we can also chat about the kinds of events you enjoy and the books you’re looking forward to reading this year ✨

Important: Please update your RSVP no later than 48 hours before the event. Repeated no-shows may result in removal from the group so events remain fair and enjoyable for everyone.

Let’s get together for brunch and a great discussion of Atmosphere, one of the standout novels of 2025 by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Set against the backdrop of NASA’s Space Shuttle program in the 1980s, the story follows Joan Goodwin, an astrophysicist turned astronaut, as she navigates ambition, friendship, and a powerful love that changes the course of her life. Bring your thoughts, impressions, and favorite moments to share as we explore what worked for you in the characters, the themes, and the emotional journey Atmosphere takes us on 🪐✨

We'll be having brunch at Blackbarn, a farm-to-table restaurant known for its rustic and modern vibe and seasonal cuisine. 🥞🍳

You can find their menu here:

https://www.blackbarnrestaurant.com/menus/eat

Please update your RSVP no later than 48 hours before the event.

Join us for a late brunch at 2:00 PM at The Dead Rabbit, inspired by all things Jane Austen. This is a relaxed get-together where we’ll eat, drink, and chat about our favorite Jane Austen books and movie adaptations, what we loved, what surprised us, and which characters stayed with us.

No pressure to be an expert or to reread anything beforehand. Whether you’re a longtime Austen fan or know her mostly through the films, the idea is simply good food, easy conversation, and sharing what makes her stories still so enjoyable.

Here is a podcast episode where The New Yorker critics discuss all things Jane Austen, highly recommended

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critics-at-large-the-new-yorker/id1704902371

You can also find here the menu 🐇

https://menu.thedeadrabbit.com/

To help us plan and be respectful of the venue and fellow attendees, we ask that any RSVP updates be made at least 48 hours in advance. Repeated no-shows may result in removal from the group, so please only RSVP if you’re confident you can attend. Thanks for understanding, we appreciate everyone’s consideration 💛

Join us for brunch and a conversation around The Loneliness of Sunny and Sonia by Kiran Desai, widely praised as one of the standout books of 2025.

Set largely between 1996 and 2002, the novel follows two Indian immigrants as they navigate identity, family ties, and complex relationships. We’ll talk about the characters, the emotional moments, the layered family dynamics, and the scenes that lingered long after reading.

You can find the Booker Prize description and review here:

https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/the-loneliness-of-sonia-and-sunny

Bring your thoughts, questions, and favorite passages as we share perspectives on a thoughtful and engaging read.

We’ll meet at Dante West Village. You can check out their brunch menu here 🥂🍳🥞

https://www.dante-nyc.com/wv/#brunch-wv-copy