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Movie night-The devil wears Prada 2
Hi everyone,
Let's go watch a fun movie, The Devil Wears Prada 2
**Movie trailer:** [The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Official Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9HXmMnUEdE)
**Meeting point:** Vapiano restaurant in Sihlcity: https://vapiano.ch/menu-vapiano/
**Movie time:** 20:30, English
**Meeting time:** I will be at Vapiano starting from 7 pm. You can come at your own time and join us for an optional dinner and/or a drink before the movie.
**Tickets:** I have made a reservation for 10 seats given to the first 10 people to show up. I have the Arena card so the first six get a discounted 13 CHF ticket, otherwise 20 CHF.
Check out our facebook page:
[https://www.facebook.com/share/15HuDGWwiM/?mibextid=wwXIfr](https://www.facebook.com/share/15HuDGWwiM/?mibextid=wwXIfr)
Best regards,
Laura
Pub Quiz XL (Optional matching for singles)
**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/pub-quiz-xl-optional-matching-for-singles-7439434700458880223.html) or**
**[www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch)**
🎉 **Pub Quiz Night at Casa Helvetia** 🎉
Join us for a night full of **mind-bending questions**, **unexpected twists**, and **more laughs than right answers** (probably). Whether you're a trivia wizard or just really good at pretending you know stuff, this night’s for you!
Join our whatsapp group for updates on this event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FY1WpeStk5x8WyIXQ5hl66](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FY1WpeStk5x8WyIXQ5hl66)
📍 **Location:** Casa Helvetia
💰 **Price:** 15.- (includes tasty snacks + a prize for the winning team 🍾)
👥 **How Teams Work:**
🔹 Got a crew? Awesome, bring your squad and show us what you've got!
🔹 Looking to mingle with singles? We’ve got you! → Think 2 girls + 2 guys = the perfect cocktail of brainpower and awkward icebreakers
🔹 Not single? No problem! We’ll still team you up with some brilliant minds and maybe a few terrible guessers for balance
🏆 **What’s in it for you?**
Glory, bragging rights, and the sweet, sweet taste of Prosecco-fueled victory.
💬 **Come for the trivia, stay for the chaos.**
Spots are limited, so grab your seat before your smarter friend does! 🎟️
P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know.
Tickets are non-refundable.
**Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t)
In Vino Veritas (T1)
This is a real hike (22km / 5¾ hrs).
Or not. Or maybe. Well ... a mix of hiking and wine tasting.
On Friday 1 May (and on 2/3 May), winemakers open their doors. It is the «Day of the Open Wine Cellar». So let’s have a look.
(Expand here and read the description!)
But still: The main idea is hiking. We will walk with just a bit of side activity.
IN SHORT:
* 08:05h: Meet under the «Blue Angel»
* Hike of ca. 5¾ hrs (pure walking time)
* Some wine tasting (... which will bring it to 8-ish hours)
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TRAVEL - OUTBOUND:
* 08:05h: Meet under the «Blue Angel»
* 06:16h: S12 (dir. Schaffhausen) Zürich HB (platform 43/44) to Andelfingen
* 08:54h: Arrival at Andelfingen & start of the hike
* 09:30h: After ca. ½ hour of walking, arrival at the first vineyard/winemaker
THE HIKE:
* Duration: 5¾ hrs (plus all the breaks)
* Distance: 22km
* Ascent/descent: 480m / 490m
* SAC classification: T1 (yellow)
* Map: [https://schweizmobil.ch/de/tour/945467988](https://schweizmobil.ch/de/tour/945467988)
* Well, let’s see how far we get…
TO BRING:
* Big backpack to carry all the wine you buy
LUNCH:
* Around 12:30h-ish at Flaach or Berg am Irchel
* Whatever food is available at the winemakers there
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Day of the open wine cellar: [https://deutschschweizerwein.ch/offene-weinkeller/](https://deutschschweizerwein.ch/offene-weinkeller/)
* This year the plan is for a completely different region than in 2022 and 2025, but maybe the pictures do give a rough impression:
* 2022: [https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/32348970/](https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/32348970/)
* 2025: [https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/35311467/](https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/35311467/)
WINE CELLARS ALONG THE ROUTE:
* If you look at the map (see link), you will see that we pass many winemakers participating in the open day.
* I put a pin into the map for the winemakers en-route (incl. the website address of the winemaker)
TRAVEL - RETURN:
* Target: Return from Eglisau train station
* Trains (S9) from Eglisau every hour at xx:21h and xx:51h
* Travel time Eglisau-Zürich HB: 32 minutes
* Else ... bus from as far as we get
TICKET COST w/Halbtax:
* CHF 14.- (w/HT) for a ZVV all-zones 9-o'clock day-pass - on a public holiday it is valid before 09:00h!
* (if you need a ticket to get to HB from anywhere in the ZVV, get the all-zones day pass already then!)
* Plus lunch plus any items you might buy on the way.
TICKET COST w/GA:
* Travel fully covered
* Plus lunch plus any items you might buy on the way.
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DISCLAIMER:
This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a casual meetup of individuals responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. The hike is on your own risk and judgement.
It is your own responsibility to assess the requirements and difficulty of this hike as well as your capabilities and fitness condition. You need to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes,...) and insurance cover as if you were going by yourself. Also, check the weather forecast.
If you are unsure about the hike, do research further detail e.g. on the internet.
The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant on the accuracy of the description of the hike.
By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.
Swimming in the Limmat
Hello dear Challengers,
if you wish to join the Limmat swim and strengthen your body, join me to that swim. I will give you a short introduction on the "why" you should do it and then you will tell me if you want to do it. I am a trained lifeguard (SLRG), I did also the Hypothermia Module and I am swimming in the cold since 2015.
Take with you all the necessary to swim, flip/flop, safe buoy (something like the orange donut here below, if you have it) and a Thermos.
https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/a/7/5/600_466843637.jpeg
See you there!
Massimo
ps: Limmat temperature
https://www.zh.ch/de/umwelt-tiere/wasser-gewaesser/messdaten/wassertemperaturen.html
City Tour Zürich - Born to be wild
**The wild and creative side of Zurich**
Do you also think Zurich is a boring city? Then come to this tour. Zürich-Born To Be Wild shows the wild and creative side of Zurich. Topics: Bircher-Müesli, Plastic Waste, Black Holes, Warped Time, Queer Balls, Magical Theatre, Expressionist Poetry, Invisible Matter, Revolution, Putsch, Schizophrenia, Anarchy, Reichstag Fire, Nobel Peace Prize and much more. This city tour largely goes through the original sites and takes about two hours. Highlights of the tour: Einstein, Schrödinger, Joyce, Hesse, Lenin, Trotzki, Dada, CG Jung, Wagner...
Tour guide: Bernhard Eisenbarth
Born to be wild Tour is free of charge. Fundraising in favor of social welfare: [Winterhilfe Zürich](https://zh.winterhilfe.ch/).
*Further dates (in german and english) you'll find* **[HERE](https://www.bernhardeisenbarth.ch/touren/stadttour-z%C3%BCrich/)**
Russian through rock music (B1-B2 level)
Please contact me if you want to join the class.
Добрый день! This class is for learners with a level B1 or higher. We will learn Russian rock songs and do exercises and discussions based on them. We will use the book Russian rock and Russian Grammar.
We will meet one time per week.
Below is an information about the class.
Cost:
2 students 35 chf per hour, 3 or more student 25 chf per hour per person.
Class Length: 1 hour
Class structure:
• We read a text or a chapter from a book, discuss new words. We learn part of grammar and practice using it.
• After that we discuss the topic and answer the text follow-up questions.
• I also give homework tasks to make sentences with new words or do a grammar exercises.
• If we finish the exercises earlier, we play word games or have a free chat.
If you have questions send me a message or post it in comments.
Tarot & Tarts: Picnic for Women (20–35 years)✨
Grab a slice of cake, pull a card, and vibe by the lake! Join us for a breezy, non-religious afternoon of tarot, astrology chats, and sisterhood. We'll bring a delicious cake to share - no experience needed, just good energy and great company.
NOTE: This is a **women-only** event. We wish to meet people around the same age, so we kindly ask you to **respect the age range of 20-35 years** :)
**Details:**
* **When:** 1st of May, 3pm
* **Where:** Zürich Bellevue, Fährterminal, 8001 Zürich, CH (in front of the ferry stop Bellevue by the lake)
* **You Bring:** Blanket, tarot deck (optional), or your favorite drink
* **We Bring:** Cake!
Spots limited - join the circle!✨
Reading Events This Week
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Herzjuwel Retreat
**Herzjuwel Retreat**
Sa-So. 2-3. Mai, 2026, Sa 10:00-16:00, So 10:00-13:00 mit Gen Devi in KMC Schweiz in ZH-Altstetten, Englisch, CHF 90 (ganzer Kurs)
https://www.kadampa.ch/herzjuwel-retreat/
Das «Herzjuwel» ist die zentrale tägliche Praxis der Neuen Kadampa-Tradition und wird in Kadampa-Zentren auf der ganzen Welt rezitiert. Dieser uralte Text verbindet Rezitation, Kontemplation und Meditation auf besondere Weise. Indem wir die Worte bewusst rezitieren und über ihre Bedeutung nachdenken, wird die Praxis zu einer tiefen, getragenen Meditationsform.
Gen Kelsang Devi wird diese tägliche Praxis einführen und erklären, wie jede und jeder mit dieser kurzen, aber äusserst kraftvollen Meditation beginnen und sie in den Alltag integrieren kann.
Alle sind herzlich willkommen. Keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich. Teilnahme für jeden Abschnitt einzeln möglich.
**Preis**
CHF 90 (ganzes Retreat)
CHF 60 (nur Sa)
CHF 35 (Nur So)
CHF 15 Mittagessen
CHF 25 (Übernachtung mit Frühstück)
25% Ermässigung für Studenten, AHV & IV auf Kursgebühr
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walk Appenzell to Sankt Gallen ending with a classical music concert
**Walk description:**
We start atn the train Appenzell at 9:30 and then continue to St Gallen. We must reach it before 17:00 for the concert. The walk can be significantly shortened in the end by taking the bus if we are not fast enough.
[von Appenzell nach Sankt Gallen | Wanderung | Komoot](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2884072549?share_token=aCRtS9r429obmCjLK4w3DBjtvDOElB6nTMSd7JICekuVVFTfE1&ref=wtd)
You need to be fit and have good shoes
**More information about the concert**
It is free but donation are welcome.
[Konzertflyer26_quer](https://www.hsgalumnisymphonyorchestra.com/_files/ugd/063be0_dfb383f200774bb891a5a1612f48cf45.pdf)I
**How to go with the train (from Zurich and I will meet you on the way):**
[Verbindungen Zürich HB nach Appenzell | Das Online-Portal der SBB für Fahrplan, Zug und ÖV](https://www.sbb.ch/de?stops=Z%C3%BCrich+HB_I8503000~Appenzell_I8506286&day=2026-05-03&time=05_48&moment=dep&cursor=M3xPRnxNVMK1MTTCtTIwNDkwMsK1MjA0OTAywrUyMDUwMTfCtTIwNTAxN8K1MMK1MMK1MTI1wrUyMDQ4NzjCtTXCtTDCtTLCtTDCtTDCtS0yMTQ3NDgzNjQ4wrUxwrUyfFBESMK1YWM1NWJlZDdjNTg3OTJhNzliOTYzZDU0NTc1NDYzZDZ8UkTCtTMwNTIwMjZ8UlTCtTU0ODAwfFVTwrUwfFJTwrVJTklU&trip=2)
**dedicated whatapp group**
[WhatsApp-Gruppeneinladung](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LW1IOQ2I0mGHlg7QvFTrRb)
**Registration:**
To sign up, please select "Yes" in the WhatsApp community survey for this activity:
[🌄 Switzerland Discovery Crew (Preferred Ages 18-35)🌄 | WhatsApp-Kanal](https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaoercY1XquRrJm58k3V)
If the event will happen in more than 30 days, I haven't added the survey in the channel yet. (Because message in a WhatsApp channel can be read by a new member only 30 days before he joins. But you can already enter the corresponding WhatsApp group)
If you are concerned about privacy, only the admin of a WhatsApp channel can see who has voted in a poll (unlike a WhatsApp group).
Please sign up only when you are certain!
You can also register through Meetup, as it helps build momentum; however, I rely only on the number of people who signed up through the WhatsApp survey.ö
'The Devil wears Prada' together👠
Hey fellow fans!
Let's get dolled up and go see what's happening in Miranda Priestleys world 20 years later💃🏽👠
If you feel like joining me for coffee/a snack and browse the nearby Kanzleimarkt for second hand clothes and other treasures before the movie starts you're welcome to🛍️☕️
Details:
📍11 am at the Kanzleiareal Café for coffee and flea-market shopping.
📍12.45 pm in the bar/lobby at Houdini Cinema for just the movie- I will have reserved 10 seats for us.
Please note: Just clicking on going here doesn't confirm your seat- please join the 💬 for coordination purposes: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuJE8H9bbqrLoxFn28LEpo?mode=gi_t
See you there!💃🏽💅🏻
Task-Buddies ✅ & Brunch 🥐: Let's work and study together! 📖 💻 ✍️
Welcome to the **Task-Buddies** event of the **Zürich Productivity Circle**, where we bring together like-minded individuals to work on personal goals and share the experience of growth in a supportive community.
Maybe you are building a business or side hustle, studying for a course, learning a new (programming) language, figuring the tax system out, writing code, prose, or poetry, researching new stocks for your portfolio, tackling your German homework, or upskilling for your job. In all of these cases and more, this is the perfect space for you.
In fact, productivity does not end there. Even if you just want to read a psychology book to resolve a personal struggle, sketch a mountain, listen to podcasts, organize your week, respond to unanswered emails and messages, enjoy a novel, or just reflect and meditate, you are very welcome here.
For any task that adds positively to your life and can be done sitting down with others (exception: anything noisy/disruptive/disrespectful), you will fit into the events.
We will meet at a work-friendly café in Zürich and follow the agenda below.
**Agenda:**
* **Introductions and food (20-30 mins):** Start with a round of introductions to get to know each other and share what we'll be working on, buy our food and drinks.
* **Productive Work Session (1-2 hours)** Dive into your individual tasks in a focussed, distraction-free environment.
* **Collective Break and Socializing (\~15 mins):** Take a planned break to stretch, chat, get more coffee, and share insights about your projects.
* **Continued Work Session (1-2 hours):** Get back to your tasks with renewed focus and motivation.
* **Wrap-Up and Reflections (15+ mins):** Conclude with a reflection on what we accomplished, share productivity tips or questions, discuss plans for future meetups, stay back for more chit chat if you like.
**What to Bring:**
* Your project or task materials (laptop, charger, books, sketchpad, pen, etc.)
* Respectful and kind demeanour
* A positive attitude and a willingness to share and learn
**Note:** Please ensure that your tasks are suitable for a quiet, communal setting. We aim to maintain a respectful and conducive environment for everyone. **Venue Courtesy:** Out of courtesy for the venue, please order something drinks for yourself. This helps support the café and ensures we can continue to use their space for our meetups.
Speed Dating - Double Date Edition (25-40y)
**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/dating/speed-dating/speed-dating-double-date-edition-25-40y-7445484309090146541.html) or**
**[www.social-circle.ch](https://social-circle.ch/)**
**Double Date Speed Dating**
**Less pressure. More chemistry.**
👥 2 single men + 2 single women per table
🔄 Rotate every 15 minutes
🎯 Ages 25–40
Join the WhatsApp group:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi)
Not your typical speed dating.
No awkward interviews.
No repetitive small talk.
You meet in **groups of four**, which makes it easier to relax, laugh, and be yourself.
**🕒 The Flow of the Night**
1️⃣ Deep Dive (Soul)
We kick off with our *Fast-Track Intimacy* cards — real questions that spark meaningful conversations and fast-track genuine connection.
2️⃣ Creative Canvas (Play)
A fun, collaborative drawing challenge. Light, playful, and surprisingly revealing.
3️⃣ Surprise Rounds
A few unexpected twists designed to spark chemistry and keep things exciting.
**✨ Why It Works**
• Small groups = less pressure
• Real interaction, not interviews
• Host-guided flow — you just enjoy
**✅ Your Ticket Includes**
• All materials for the creative challenge
• A balanced ratio of participants
Spots are limited. Secure yours early.
P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know.
Tickets are non-refundable.
**Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t)
Dégustation aux Caves ouvertes de Suisse allemande
Allons visiter quelques caves zurichoises , le samedi **2 mai**, entre Meilen, Uitikon am See et Küsnacht. Je vous propose diverses visites de domaines à rejoindre en train, en bus et à pied (1h de marche en tout)
Rendez-vous à Stadelhofen, sur les escaliers devant la gare **à 10:30**
10:44 Train vers Uitikon am See, Bus et 15' à pieds jusqu'à la première visite
11:30: 1er arrêt à la **Cave Campolongo** à Uitikon am See, visite du domaine
13:00: Descente à pied (20') vers le domaine **Erich Meier**. Animation DJ et Food
14:30: on continue au domaine **Harry Bolleter Weinbau** sur Meilen (11' à pied)
15:45: on descend à pied jusqu'au bord du lac (16') chez **Schwarzenbach**, Animation musique et Food
Selon la forme, l'ambiance et l'état ; ) nous pouvons continuer encore jusqu'à Küsnacht au domaine **Erich Diderik.** Filets de perche jusqu'à 19h00 et plus tard selon la météo.
Le programme n'est pas chronométré. laissons-nous porter par la bonne humeur du jour, l'ambiance et nos envies du moment.
A samedi,
Martine
Plus d’infos sur: [Deutschschweizer Weine](https://deutschschweizerwein.ch/offene-weinkeller/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search%7CCH-de%7COffeneWeinkeller2026_23710426791&utm_term=owkBrand&utm_content=Suchanzeige&placement=&network=g&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23710426791&gbraid=0AAAAADQv7wa_3vtVZOjzp8VHIFWxAi7LH&gclid=CjwKCAjw-dfOBhAjEiwAq0RwI1CwvhlbKrXNCjfk2IfG4oAJaEQE77jgCTdfDxGdEWcu23y6mCZF7xoCWugQAvD_BwE)
🍹 DOPI ❤️ Zurich’s Ultimate Saturday Game Night & Social Gathering 🎲✨
Looking for a fun, relaxed way to **meet new people in Zurich**?
DOPI is our most-loved Saturday game night — social, playful, and easy to join
at beautiful 25Hours Hotel lobby (***not langstrasse one***)
***[DOPI Saturday PASS (Chose the right Ticket date)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)***
🎉 What’s waiting for you
* 🎲 **Table Top Zone :** 3**0+ curated board games** — easy to learn, fun to play . Check our website for more Game details. Limited to 30 Spots . Early arrival suggested.
* ⚡ **Action zone:** Join others and socialize over Foosball (table football) • 🎱 Pool • 🏓 Table tennis (Around the World with **Party Vibe).**
* 🧠 **Friendly game masters** — rules explained, no stress
* 🍕 **Food & drinks on location** (RIBELLI)
* 🎁 **Surprise Challenge** or 🍻 relaxed after-DOPI drinks
* **Joining Alone :** We are always here to welcome and help you join a table
🎟️[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)**[DOPI Saturday Pass – Regular (CHF 10)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)**
Full access to DOPI: board games, table tennis, pool, foosball & the full social vibe.
Games explained, friendly crowd, relaxed Saturday energy guaranteed.
⭐ **[Annual DOPI Legends Pass (CHF 100)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)**
VIP access to **20+ DOPI events** — save **CHF 100 (50% or more)** over single tickets.
Includes access to our **private Legends WhatsApp group** for priority updates & perks.
💛 The vibe
Cozy, social, and welcoming.
Perfect for **expats, locals, solo joiners, and groups**.
**Come curious. Leave connected.** ✨
That’s the DOPI way.
Reading Events Near You
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May Book Club Meetup
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! 📖
How Lucky by Will Leitch
Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen.
[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940)
Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*,
Columbus, OH 43212
[Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu)
Book summary:
Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.
"Under the Oak Tree" by Suji Kim
Join us for lunch/tea at Asterisk Supper Club to discuss our May book "Under the Oak Tree" by Suji Kim
Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged.
Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.
"Metal Slinger" by Rachel Schneider
Join us as we discuss our June pick: Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider!
Book description:
Even though she's not one of them, Brynn has spent her life among the Alaha, training to be a guard and waiting for the chance to attend the annual market hosted by the Kenta–the very same people who exiled her adopted community to a life at sea. Going to the market is a rite of passage eagerly anticipated by all young guards, but Brynn does not anticipate breaking a century-long peace treaty while there. Nor does she plan for the intense encounter with an enemy soldier that now threatens to unwind the fragile coexistence between their people–and everything Brynn once believed about herself to be true.
Brynn's loyalty to the Alaha is tested when the truth of her identity is brought to light by this soldier who's taken an oath to bring her back to where she belongs. Narrowly escaping death on the violent high seas, Brynn's connection to the Alaha is further tested when she learns about the world of magic she's been denied. She was once certain of her fate and where she belonged, but the dark, knowing eyes of this stranger have her questioning everything, including her heart.
Packed with knife fights and seafaring adventure, METAL SLINGER is the smash-hit start to the romantic fantasy duology, the Fire & Metal series
Monthly Meet Up (Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter)
This month we’ll be ready Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett. Feel free to come and chat even if you don’t finish the book!




















