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Improve Your Public Speaking - in Maadi
Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches?
Join Maadi Toastmasters Club and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation.
What's Maadi Toastmasters Club?
A Toastmasters Club meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills.
Care to join!! Please join us at our Whatsapp group to follow up our announcements:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IDNREQceN5K13I9IKNpfTa
Use this link for direct reservation:
[Reservation Site](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSAQbuKFkUllCSXcdxHQE1Kl29yV_Bfd-YBqajfPCIssYilHb7d_cKp-nhdK92Eolx4EOnIs8Y8l9ii/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true)
**Event Time:** 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
**Place:** Meeting will be held at Bio Geometry Consulting Centre - Maadi ***(Please follow the WhatsApp group to know if there is any change in the place)***
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hEFpmB9DSysBbtCL7
**Guest Fees:** 150 EGP
Reading Events This Week
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Port Said
๐ Port Said
Like never before
EID Edition
Not just a tripโฆ itโs a full experience โจ
๐๏ธ Salt Mountain
๐ฟ Ferial Garden
โ๏ธ De Lesseps Promenade
โด๏ธ Ferry ride to Port Fouad
๐ Beach vibes & sunset moments
๐ธ Photo challenges & fun games
โ Cozy coffee stops
๐ถ Good music, great company, unforgettable memories & more
Departure Tahrir Square at 7:00 am departure from Port said at 8
by HiAce
ุจูุฑุณุนูุฏ ุจุดูู ู
ุฎุชูู โจ
ู
ุด ู
ุฌุฑุฏ ุฎุฑูุฌุฉโฆ ุฏู ุชุฌุฑุจุฉ ูุงู
ูุฉ!
๐๏ธ ุฌุจู ุงูู
ูุญ
๐ฟ ุญุฏููุฉ ูุฑูุงู
โ๏ธ ู
ู
ุดุง ุฏูููุณุจุณ
โด๏ธ ุงูู
ุนุฏูุฉ ูุจูุฑูุคุงุฏ
๐ ุงูุจุญุฑ ูุฃุฌูุงุก ุงูุบุฑูุจ
๐ธ ุชุญุฏูุงุช ุชุตููุฑ ูุฃูุนุงุจ ู
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ุชุนุฉ
โ ูุนุฏุงุช ุฑุงููุฉ
๐ถ ู
ุฒููุงุ ุถุญูุ ููุนุจ ูุฐูุฑูุงุช ุญููุฉ ูุงูุชุฑ
ุงูุชุญุฑู ู
ู ุงูุชุญุฑูุฑ ุงูุณุงุนู 7:00 ุตุจุงุญุง ู
ู ุจูุฑุณุนูุฏ 8:00 ู
ุณุขุก
Ready for the vibes? ๐
Departure Tahrir Square by HiAce
Don't forget to join the WhatsApp group
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgjHciHXPZpK1Vh3VtH7XY
Improve Your Public Speaking - in Maadi
Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches?
Join Maadi Toastmasters Club and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation.
What's Maadi Toastmasters Club?
A Toastmasters Club meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills.
Care to join!! Please join us at our Whatsapp group to follow up our announcements:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IDNREQceN5K13I9IKNpfTa
Use this link for direct reservation:
[Reservation Site](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSAQbuKFkUllCSXcdxHQE1Kl29yV_Bfd-YBqajfPCIssYilHb7d_cKp-nhdK92Eolx4EOnIs8Y8l9ii/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true)
**Event Time:** 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
**Place:** Meeting will be held at Bio Geometry Consulting Centre - Maadi ***(Please follow the WhatsApp group to know if there is any change in the place)***
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hEFpmB9DSysBbtCL7
**Guest Fees:** 150 EGP
Maadi Nile Felucca ๐ถ โฅ๏ธ
Join Green Camp next adventure for exciting and an unforgettable
โจ**2 hours Nile felucca trip in Maadi** ๐คฉโจenjoying:
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Fresh air and stunning natural scenery
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A breathtaking view of the sunset
โ
Drink, Intresting Talks
โ
Cards Games, dominos
We always welcoming meeting new people with different cultures and backgrounds. Harry up and join our family for a community full of passion and energy ๐คฉโจ
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**Only 250 EGP for ticket**
Meeting point: 4:30 pm
Starting at : 5:00 pm
Back To The Gate at : 7:00 pm
Hurry Up, Gather Your Friends
**Here is the exact location :**
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/CBYczmAN28DxgvqK7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CBYczmAN28DxgvqK7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1zWSessEluozlQ7pnG0DeYzzb_gwjax4xICXVHAW-8IOqXMHup9_LyUew_aem_AdWJATAEdPNh9IxxRXvMC5YSJaWA-X4B0V7jpT-cQV4TvZ1K50rQ4Xre-mt4FFGZH7xtdKRca4_ikq6RTXfYwhhj "https://maps.app.goo.gl/CBYczmAN28DxgvqK7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1zWSessEluozlQ7pnG0DeYzzb_gwjax4xICXVHAW-8IOqXMHup9_LyUew_aem_AdWJATAEdPNh9IxxRXvMC5YSJaWA-X4B0V7jpT-cQV4TvZ1K50rQ4Xre-mt4FFGZH7xtdKRca4_ikq6RTXfYwhhj")
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
โข For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. +201080430150 **or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1 "https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1")
**Payment Channels:**
โ
Instapay or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150**
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:**
โข Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip
โข Ask for promo code, if you are7 **travelers or more**๐คฉ
โข **For 100% refund**, please cancel **72hours** before event starts
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**Social media channels:**
โข Tell us if you need to customize a trip for your group
โข Donโt miss our **spring collections of 2026** for outings & trips that is updated monthly
โ Find us on Instagram: @Greencampegypt
[@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/ "https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/")
โ Event group link:
[Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lbbdoc0yFAzGpw3evhgYce "https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lbbdoc0yFAzGpw3evhgYce")
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
๐ Saint Catherine Adventure from Cairo in Sinai Egypt
๐
Enjoy a full mountain experience with amazing Sunset view in Saint Catherine during this long weekend ๐ What could be better than having a great weekend multi day adventure with different group activities? ๐ฏLadies and gentlemen get ready for:
๐ Saint Catherine 2 days / 1 nights trip from Cairo in Egypt โจ
The trip includes:
โ
Camping on the mountains, sky, nature, silence and clean air๐
โ
Moussa Mountain top hiking enjoying sunrise
โ
Free walk through valley of Talaa
โ
Camp fire with like minded people ๐ฅ
โ
1 Dinner + 2 Breakfast for the two days ๐๐
โ
A private car will be available for us ๐
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
๐ฆ The First day landmarks:
โข St.Catherine monastery โข Holy valley โข Blessed bush tree โข St.catherine church
๐ฆ The second day landmarks:
โข Mouses mountain hiking & climbing
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
**The Program details:**
1\. Meet at Tahrir square At 10:00 pm arriving at 6am to check in the camp having the breakfast then we visit the monastery then Valley free walking with Bedioun dinner around camp fire in the evening to get ready for Mouses mountain hiking by 1am to reach mountain top enjoying sunrise
โจ Get the bus back to Cairo at 5pm to reach before Saturday 7am
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
โก The offer price 3500 EGP Including ๐ฅ
(5000EGP for Non - Egyptians)
๐ Transportation from Cairo to Saint Catherine
๐ 2 Breakfast & 1 Dinner
๐ Accommodation in double rooms in the camp
๐ Guiding through the trip exploring landmarks history
๐ 1 Mineral water, 1 tea
๐ 1 Snack
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
**Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:**
โข For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. 00201080430150 or [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1)
โ
Payment through Instapay bank account or Vodafone cash on: 01080430150
๐ Early booking till March 30th : 3300EGP
โฅ๏ธ Regular booking till April 6th: 3800EGP
๐โโ๏ธ Last minute till the day of trip: 4300EGP
โข For 100% refund, please cancel 7days before event, No refund for 3days cancellation
โข Deposit: at least 50% Five days before the trip
โข Ask for promo code, if you are 7 travelers or more ๐คฉ
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
**Necessary things to bring with you:**
โ
Id or passport
โ
Power bank or charger
โ
Debit card and Cash money
โ
Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers
โ
Swimwear + Sunglasses + Sunscreen
โ
Hair brush + Teeth brush + Ice cap + Scarf
โ
Two bags (backpack + bag)
โ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening)
โ Long sleeves (so you don't get sunburn)
โ Toilet wipes (there is no toilet in safari)
โฅ๏ธ Please list any missing items ๐น
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
**Important Notes to keep:**
โข There's poor to weak signal during hiking
โข The bathrooms is sharing
โข The program is to be slightly changes
โข Transportation using Hiace Toyota
โข Road trip= 6 : 7 Hrs
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
**Social media channels:**
โจ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/)
โจ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d)
โจ Last trips link: [Youtube Video](https://youtu.be/Mu9FwB96L5E?si=76Q_ToS_Ts-pFII4)
Ras Sedr camp - Two days trip in Sinai ๐ฆ
**Enjoy a full sea camping experience two hours from the city. ๐**
What could be better than having a great weekend two days trip adventure with different group activities?๐๐ฏLadies and gentlemen, get ready for:
โจ**Ras Sudr overnight sea camping**๐คฉโจ
**The trip includes:**
โ
Camping on the sea, sky, nature, silence and clean air๐
โ
Beach access and water activities
โ
Natural Hot water spot enjoying sunset
โ
Camp fire with like minded people ๐ฅ
โ
Dinner for the first day + Breakfast for the two days ๐๐
โ
A private car will be available for us ๐
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
๐ฆ **The First day :**
โข meet on 7:00 am in Tahrir square
โข arrive at the camp by 11 am having breakfast
โข beach access till sunset enjoying the activities,
โข get ready for delicious dinner
โข bonfire on the sea
๐ฆ **The Second day :**
โข breakfast in the camp
โข special trip to an amazing hot water spot with Bedouin guide
โข Get back to the camp to pack our needs
โข start the trip to Cairo arriving by 10pm
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**โก The offer price 3500 EGP Including** ๐ฅ
**(Price differs for Non - Egyptians)**
๐ Transportation from Cairo to Ras Sedr and vice versa
๐ Accommodation in double tents
๐ Safari trip of the Second day
๐ 2 Breakfast & 1 Dinner
๐ Internal transportation
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:**
โข For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **01080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1)
โ
**Payment through** Instapay or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150**
๐**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **EGP 3000**
โฅ๏ธRegular booking till 2 days before the trip: EGP 3500
๐โโ๏ธ Last minute till the day of trip: EGP 3800
โข **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, & **50%** for **5days** where No refund for **3days** cancellation
โข Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip
โข Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** ๐คฉ
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**Necessary things to bring with you:โจ๏ธ**
โ
Id or passport
โ
power bank or charger
โ
Debit card and Cash money
โ
Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers
โ
Swimwear + Sunglasses + Sunscreen
โ
Hair brush + Teeth brush + Ice cap + Scarf
โ
Two bags (backpack + bag)
โ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening)
โ Long sleeves (so you don't get sunburn)
โ Toilet wipes (there is no toilet in safari)
**โฅ๏ธ Please list any missing items ๐น**
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**Important Notes to keep:**
โข Accommodation in Double rooms
โข Transportation using Hiace Toyota
โข Road trip = 3 to 4 hours from Cairo to Ras Sedr city
โข The program is to be slightly change
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**Social media channels:**
โจ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/)
โจ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d)
โจ Last trips link: [Youtube Video](https://youtu.be/Mu9FwB96L5E?si=76Q_ToS_Ts-pFII4)
โข Tell us if you need to customize a trip for your group
โข Donโt miss our **fall collections of 2026** for outings & trips
Siwa Oasis Four Days Adventure ๐
Enjoy a full desert experience with amazing Sunset Oases in Siwa during weekend vacation through a 4 days / 3 nights trip starting from Thursday evening 11pm ending on Tuesday 7am๐
**๐** What could be better than having a great weekend multi daytrip adventure with different group activities? ๐ฏ
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for:
๐ **Siwa Oases Four days / Three nights trip from Cairo in Egypt** โจ
Meeting at Tahrir square on 9:00 pm and heading to Siwa arriving at 6am. After check in the hotel, we will have the breakfast to get ready for first day of the adventure. โจ We have many activities and places to visit during our trip. Also it is preferred to make a time for group and another for individuals. So help to make it done successfully! โจ After finishing third day visits, we will get a free tour in the city to buy salt products โจ Get the bus back to Cairo at 9pm to reach before 6am
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**The trip includes:**
**๐ฆ The First day landmarks:**
โข Shali Castle โข View the dead Mountain โข Magical sunset from Fetnas Island
**๐ฆ The second day landmarks:**
โข Safari at Bahr โข Dakrour Mountain โข Salt lakes and Cleopatra's eye
**๐ฆ The third day landmarks:**
โข Temple of Amun โข Oracle temple ๐ โข Salt cave โข Sunset from Breeze Island ๐
**๐ฆ The fourth day landmarks:**
โข Sulfur eyes and cold eyes โข Bedouin party
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**โก The offer price 6500 EGP Including** ๐ฅ
**(9500EGP for Non Egyptian)**
๐ Transportation from Cairo to Siwa and vice versa
๐ Internal transportation
๐ Accommodation in hotel
๐ Breakfast & Dinner for 3 days
๐ Guiding through the trip exploring landmarks history.
๐ **Safari at Bahr Alremal by 4x4 cars (Optional 900EGP)**
๐ Salt cave session. (Optional 300EGP)
๐ Bedouin party (Optional 300EGP)
๐ English activities with a professional all day.
๐ **Unlimited refills of mineral water, tea and coffee.**
๐ Snacks
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:**
โข For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **01080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1)
โ
**Payment through** Instapay or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150**
๐**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **EGP 5500**
โฅ๏ธRegular booking till 2 days before the trip: EGP 6500
๐โโ๏ธ Last minute till the day of trip: EGP 7500
โข **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event where No refund for **3days** cancellation
โข Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip
โข Ask for promo code, if you are **10 travelers or more** ๐คฉ
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**Necessary things to bring with you:โจ๏ธ**
โ
Id or passport
โ
power bank or charger
โ
Debit card and Cash money
โ
Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers
โ
Swimwear + Sunglasses + Sunscreen
โ
Hair brush + Teeth brush + Ice cap + Scarf
โ
Two bags (backpack + bag)
โ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening)
โ Long sleeves (so you don't get sunburn)
โ Toilet wipes (there is no toilet in safari)
**โฅ๏ธ Please list any missing items ๐น**
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**Important Notes to keep:**
โข Accommodation in Double rooms
โข Transportation using Hiace Toyota
โข Road trip = 8 to 9 hours from Cairo to Siwa city
โข The program is to be slightly change
**ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ**
**Social media channels:**
โจ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/)
โจ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d?mode=wwt)
โจ Last trips link: [Youtube Video](https://youtu.be/Mu9FwB96L5E?si=76Q_ToS_Ts-pFII4)
โข Tell us if you need to customize a trip for your group
โข Donโt miss our **spring collections of 2025** for outings & trips
Taba & Nuweiba 3 Days Adventure
โจSinai 3 Days Adventure
Taba & Nwueibaa Discovery โจ
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
โฅ๏ธ Join us for a 3 Days / 2 Nights in one of the most beautiful Nuweibaa camps, where Sea and Desert are met
๐ฅ Days filled with sunshine, vibes, and memories under the stars
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
โก\*The offer price 5700 EGP\*
(7800EGP for Non - Egyptians)
Including ๐ฅ
โ
3 Days/2 Nights
โ
Accommodation & Transportation
โ
Breakfast and Dinner
โ
White & Colored Canyons trip
โ
Boat trip to Saladin Marine Castle
โ
Megreh Mountain trip
โ
Visiting Fjord Bay
โ
Beach access and water activities
โ
Camping on the sea, sky, nature
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
\*Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:\*
โ
Payment through Instapay bank account or Vodafone cash on: 01080430150
๐ Early booking till 4/5: 5700 EGP
โฅ๏ธ Regular booking till 12/5: 6200 EGP
๐โโ๏ธ Last minute till the day of trip: 6700 EGP
โข 100% refund for 7days cancellation where No refund for 3days
โข Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip
โข Ask for promo code, if you are 10 travelers or more ๐คฉ
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
\*Necessary things to bring with you:\*โจ๏ธ
โ
Id or passport
โ
power bank or charger
โ
Debit card and Cash money
โ
Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers
โ
Swimwear + Sunglasses + Sunscreen
โ
Hair brush + Teeth brush + Ice cap + Scarf
โ
Two bags (backpack + bag)
โ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening)
โ Long sleeves (so you don't get sunburn)
โ Toilet wipes (there is no toilet in safari)
โฅ๏ธ Please list any missing items ๐น
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
\*Important Notes to keep:\*
โข Accommodation in Double rooms
โข Transportation using Hiace Toyota
โข Road trip = 6 to 7 hours
โข The program is to be slightly changed
ึึึึึึึึึึึึึึึ
๐ \*Meeting point on maps:\*
Go bus (Tahrir) office
๐ ููุทุฉ ุงูููุงุก:
ู
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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 slaveholderโs 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! ๐
June Book Club Meetup
Welcome, readers!
Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage***
**by Alfred Lansing.**
A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvationโyet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds.
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 **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.**
Happy reading! ๐
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321)
Location: The Goat River South
219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Street parking is free on Sundays
[Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf)
Book summary:
On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.
"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 Kentaโthe 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 peopleโand 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
"Tusk Love" by Thea Guanzon
Come join us to discuss our July pick "Tusk Love" by Thea Guanzon!
Book description:
A merchantโs daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars.
โA true delight of a book! Spicy and heartfeltโthis one is a winner all around.โโKatee Robert, author of Neon Gods
As the daughter of an ambitious merchant, Guinevereโs path has been predetermined: marry into a noble house of the Dwendalian Empire, raise her familyโs station, and live quietly as a lordlingโs obedient wife. But Guinevere longs for a life unbounded by expectations, for freedom and passion and adventure.
Those distant dreams become a sudden reality when her caravan is beset by bandits, leaving her guards slain and Guinevere stranded alone on the dangerous Amber Road. Her only chance of survival is to travel alongside Oskar, the aloof half-orc who saved her during the attack.
Unlike Guinevere, Oskarโs path is not so set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all thatโs left is a long, lonely walk to a land heโs never seen to find family heโs never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him downโeven if the spark between them sizzles with promise.
Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave and thoughtful and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in him that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon theyโll need to choose between their expected destinations or their blossoming romance.
Written by New York Times bestselling author Thea Guanzon at the behest of Critical Roleโs Jester Lavorre, Tusk Love brings the most romantic story on Exandrian bookshelves to life.
Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn
Join us for Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn!
Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the unsolved murder of a preteen girl and the disappearance of another. For years, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed in her old bedroom in her family's Victorian mansion, Camille finds herself identifying with the young victimsโa bit too strongly.
Dogged by her own demons, she must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story-and survive this homecoming.













