Book Club

🎀 Ladies, circle up 👑📚 It’s time to crown our April Book of the Month: *Pachinko by Min Jin Lee* Is it destiny or mere coincidence that, as BTS 🫣 returns with “Arirang” we are about to explore this Korean tale of family, resilience, and quiet tears? 🌿 This sweeping story follows Sunja and her descendants from early 1900s Korea under Japanese rule through life in Japan across decades. Their lives, marked by love, hardship, and sacrifice, show how the choices and courage of one generation affect the next. What to bring: Open hearts 💕 curiosity 🍀 ✨ keep your favorite quotes and questions you’d love to explore ready 😉 Mode: Hybrid 🗓️ 25-04-2026 ⏰ 19:30 In person: Bliss Flower Boutique | Msheireb | Doha | Qatar https://maps.app.goo.gl/kDLqWbn7pLSbDM8k6?g_st=ic Online: (link will be sent prior to the meeting) Wishing you a calm, thoughtful, and meaningful reading experience ☁️ 🫧🧚‍♀️

Join us this Saturday, the 25th of April 2026 from 6.15 P.M. to 9 P.M. as Flaming Spirits Toastmasters Club embarks on a joint meeting with Madinatna Toastmasters Club, a fellow club in the District. Along with a trio of prepared speeches, this meeting will also include an insightful educational module on the power of mentoring. This meeting will also consist of an impromptu speaking session which will enable guests to deliver a short 1-2 minute speech along with an an insightful evaluation and feedback session. Guests are wholeheartedly welcome to join us and be a part of proceedings. However, prior confirmation is appreciated at least by Thursday, the 23rd of April 2026 for ease of planning and logistics.

[Join Us Here!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IAXu1N2AjrjCPZ76ky3mcF?mode=gi_t) Let's have Seafood feast at Jimmy's Killer Prawns! We have B1G1 option so we will be in pairs! 📆 April 25th, 2026 🕐 1:00pm 📍Jimmy's Killer Prawns 🧭https://share.google/U6zu5iGXDpnScG2H2 💰99qar with Discount 🎟 B1G1 on Apps 💬Join us here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IAXu1N2AjrjCPZ76ky3mcF?mode=gi_t

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Meetup organized for the Doha Founder for this Saturday @ M7 - Profiles Cafe I’m hosting a casual meetup for startup founders this Saturday at 6:30 PM \*No Registration Fee\* Specifically for founders to connect, share experiences, and troubleshoot the unique challenges we all face. Agenda - Casual Networking: Grab a coffee and settle in. - The Table Session: A quick round for everyone to introduce their startup. - The Brainstorm: An open floor to discuss current hurdles and exchange insights. When : Saturday, April 25 @ 6:30 PM \*Where\* : Profiles Café (M7, Msheireb) - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/S98N3Fg7NsqAZRLk9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/S98N3Fg7NsqAZRLk9) Secure your slot (Limited only): [https://events.mintberry.com.co/events/doha-entrepreneurs-meetup](https://events.mintberry.com.co/events/doha-entrepreneurs-meetup) or WhatsApp me at 6607 5120

🎀 Ladies, circle up 👑📚 It’s time to crown our April Book of the Month: *Pachinko by Min Jin Lee* Is it destiny or mere coincidence that, as BTS 🫣 returns with “Arirang” we are about to explore this Korean tale of family, resilience, and quiet tears? 🌿 This sweeping story follows Sunja and her descendants from early 1900s Korea under Japanese rule through life in Japan across decades. Their lives, marked by love, hardship, and sacrifice, show how the choices and courage of one generation affect the next. What to bring: Open hearts 💕 curiosity 🍀 ✨ keep your favorite quotes and questions you’d love to explore ready 😉 Mode: Hybrid 🗓️ 25-04-2026 ⏰ 19:30 In person: Bliss Flower Boutique | Msheireb | Doha | Qatar https://maps.app.goo.gl/kDLqWbn7pLSbDM8k6?g_st=ic Online: (link will be sent prior to the meeting) Wishing you a calm, thoughtful, and meaningful reading experience ☁️ 🫧🧚‍♀️

Join us this Saturday, the 25th of April 2026 from 6.15 P.M. to 9 P.M. as Flaming Spirits Toastmasters Club embarks on a joint meeting with Madinatna Toastmasters Club, a fellow club in the District. Along with a trio of prepared speeches, this meeting will also include an insightful educational module on the power of mentoring. This meeting will also consist of an impromptu speaking session which will enable guests to deliver a short 1-2 minute speech along with an an insightful evaluation and feedback session. Guests are wholeheartedly welcome to join us and be a part of proceedings. However, prior confirmation is appreciated at least by Thursday, the 23rd of April 2026 for ease of planning and logistics.

[Join Us Here!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IAXu1N2AjrjCPZ76ky3mcF?mode=gi_t) Let's have Seafood feast at Jimmy's Killer Prawns! We have B1G1 option so we will be in pairs! 📆 April 25th, 2026 🕐 1:00pm 📍Jimmy's Killer Prawns 🧭https://share.google/U6zu5iGXDpnScG2H2 💰99qar with Discount 🎟 B1G1 on Apps 💬Join us here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IAXu1N2AjrjCPZ76ky3mcF?mode=gi_t

[Join event chat!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GFyyDlm9hwQ3CG3zanXtmf?mode=gi_t) Let's watch together the legendary story of Michael Jackson at NOVO Souq Waquif 📆 April 25, 2026 🕐 5:45 pm 📍NOVO Cinema 🏢 Souq Waquif 🧭https://share.google/uXltuxj1NkdsIJWJl 💰 45qar 🎟 B1G1 with specific Bank cards 💬Join Event Chat Here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GFyyDlm9hwQ3CG3zanXtmf?mode=gi_t

Meetup organized for the Doha Founder for this Saturday @ M7 - Profiles Cafe I’m hosting a casual meetup for startup founders this Saturday at 6:30 PM \*No Registration Fee\* Specifically for founders to connect, share experiences, and troubleshoot the unique challenges we all face. Agenda - Casual Networking: Grab a coffee and settle in. - The Table Session: A quick round for everyone to introduce their startup. - The Brainstorm: An open floor to discuss current hurdles and exchange insights. When : Saturday, April 25 @ 6:30 PM \*Where\* : Profiles Café (M7, Msheireb) - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/S98N3Fg7NsqAZRLk9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/S98N3Fg7NsqAZRLk9) Secure your slot (Limited only): [https://events.mintberry.com.co/events/doha-entrepreneurs-meetup](https://events.mintberry.com.co/events/doha-entrepreneurs-meetup) or WhatsApp me at 6607 5120

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Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Love getting lost in a good book? [The Book Loft](https://www.bookloft.com/) of German Village is an iconic independent bookstore packed with hard-to-find literary treasures! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bookstore; it’s a 32-room literary wonderland that would make even the most seasoned bibliophile’s head spin (one of the largest in the country)! **MEET**: We'll gather outside the storefront and then start browsing... **DESSERT**: We'll grab some famous macaroons to start our foodie tour. [Pistacia Vera](https://www.pistaciavera.com/) is a delicious bakery and cafe in the German Village. This charming shop is especially known for its classic macarons. **LATE LUNCH:** *After we browse the bookstore maze, let's gather for the best traditional Jewish deli in town, [Katzingers!](katzingers.com) Choices include stacked Reubens, hot pastromi on rye, chicken salad, macaroni salad, knish, chicken soup, NY cheesecake, and dozens of other sandwiches and sides!* **PARKING**: Street parking all around here. Check the parking time limit. The bookstore and the foodie stops are all on 3rd Street within 4 blocks on the same side of the street.

Welcome, readers! Our May read is **_Kindred_ by Octavia E. Butler.** The story follows Dana, a Black woman living in 1976 California, who is suddenly pulled back to a Maryland plantation before the Civil War. She learns her survival is tied to a white slaveholder’s son. Forced to move between centuries, she must endure the brutal realities of slavery while fighting to hold on to her identity. Tense, intimate, and unforgettable, Kindred explores how the past refuses to stay buried. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖