About us
Welcome to the San Antonio Book Lovers Club
This is a space that you can bring your book/reading suggestions that you would like to share and participate in lively discussions with a group of fellow book lovers.
Our discussions are fairly free form, I will provide some discussion points about the reading and let the conversation flow. This is NOT a traditional structured type book club.
We will cover many topics from short stories, poetry, historical fiction, non-fiction, biographies, etc. The intent is for this group to be fueled by your input!
Happy Reading!
Andrea
Upcoming events
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Book Club Discussion: The Devil in the White City - Eric Larson
Black Potion, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd, Unit 101, San Antonio, TX, USWe will meet at the Bombay Bicycle Club on the Back Patio
In case of inclement weather we will meet at Black PotionMarch Book Club Discussion:
# The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Random.org - selected #205 (of 404)
Suggested by Heather H.Author Erik Larson imbues the incredible events surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with such drama that readers may find themselves checking the book's categorization to be sure that 'The Devil in the White City' is not, in fact, a highly imaginative novel. Larson tells the stories of two men: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect responsible for the fair's construction, and H.H. Holmes, a serial killer masquerading as a charming doctor.
Burnham's challenge was immense. In a short period of time, he was forced to overcome the death of his partner and numerous other obstacles to construct the famous "White City" around which the fair was built. His efforts to complete the project, and the fair's incredible success, are skillfully related along with entertaining appearances by such notables as Buffalo Bill Cody, Susan B. Anthony, and Thomas Edison.
The activities of the sinister Dr. Holmes, who is believed to be responsible for scores of murders around the time of the fair, are equally remarkable. He devised and erected the World's Fair Hotel, complete with crematorium and gas chamber, near the fairgrounds and used the event as well as his own charismatic personality to lure victims.
Combining the stories of an architect and a killer in one book, mostly in alternating chapters, seems like an odd choice but it works. The magical appeal and horrifying dark side of 19th-century Chicago are both revealed through Larson's skillful writing. - John Moe
Please post your suggestions for future discussions. You can also send me a private message.
Selections will be from books published Mar 2024 or earlier.
This month's choice may not be of interest to you but get a book you'd like to read and discuss on the list!
Check out our list here:
https://www.goodreads.com/group/bookshelf/1183399-san-antonio-book-lovers-club18 attendees
🗣🎤Worth Repeating - Uninvited
Malú & Carlos Alvarez Theater, 321 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX, USTickets are on sale now for $10
https://www.tpr.org/wr
Topic for March 10th event: Found
From worn out welcomes to the creatures that crawl, these stories are all about unwanted guests.Doors: 7pm
Show Start: 7:30pmConcessions available for a suggested donation.
City owned parking lots, garages and meters are free for Downtown Tuesday from 5 pm.
Access to TPR is available via Houston Street/San Pedro Creek Way and also 321 West Commerce Street.TPR volunteers will check you in, just give them the name on the reservation, you don't need to print out your receipt.
Worth Repeating is Texas Public Radio's live storytelling event series. From last chances to first tries, from far flung adventures, to hometown cautionary tales, storytellers have seven minutes to tell a great story from our stage, often to sold-out crowds.
TPR is excited to bring Worth Repeating into our own space, at Texas Public Radio's new headquarters, adjacent to the Alameda Theatre. We can't wait to greet you in person at the Malu` & Carlos Alvarez Theater & Studio.
As we do every year, we ask you to submit your stories to us so we can continue to bring this community program to life.
1 attendeeBook Club Discussion: Jane Eyre
Bombay Bicycle Club, 3506 N St Marys St, San Antonio, TX, USWe will meet at the Bombay Bicycle Club on the Back Patio
In case of inclement weather we will meet at Black PotionApril Book Club Discussion:
# Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
Random.org - selected #138 (of 407)
A gothic masterpiece of tempestuous passions and dark secrets, Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre is edited with an introduction and notes by Stevie Davis in Penguin Classics.
Charlotte Brontë tells the story of orphaned Jane Eyre, who grows up in the home of her heartless aunt, enduring loneliness and cruelty. This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she finds employment as a governess to the young ward of Byronic, brooding Mr Rochester. As her feelings for Rochester develop, Jane gradually uncovers Thornfield Hall's terrible secret, forcing her to make a choice. Should she stay with Rochester and live with the consequences, or follow her convictions - even if it means leaving the man she loves? A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre dazzled readers with its passionate depiction of a woman's search for equality and freedom.
Please post your suggestions for future discussions. You can also send me a private message.
Selections will be from books published Apr 2024 or earlier.
This month's choice may not be of interest to you but get a book you'd like to read and discuss on the list!
Check out our list here:
https://www.goodreads.com/group/bookshelf/1183399-san-antonio-book-lovers-club8 attendees
Past events
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