Zaanstad Women’s Meet-up

When: First Sunday of every month, March 1, 2026.
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Café Fabriek (Jan Sijbrandsteeg 12, 1502 BA Zaandam)

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series! ✨ Whether you’re stepping into Erilea for the first time or returning to relive the magic, this monthly book club is the perfect space to connect, discuss, and celebrate the world of assassins, magic, and rebellion.

Each month, we’ll explore one book in order—unpacking character arcs, plot twists, and the intricate world-building that makes this series so beloved. Bring your theories, your favorite quotes, and your enthusiasm as we follow Celaena Sardothien’s journey from prisoner to legend.

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### 📅 Reading Schedule

• December: Throne of Glass
• January: Crown of Midnight
• February: Heir of Fire
• March: Queen of Shadows
• April: Empire of Storms
• May: Tower of Dawn
• June: Kingdom of Ash

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### 💬 What to Bring

• Favorite quotes or discussion points
• A love for adventure and good conversation

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### 🌙 March Spotlight: Queen of Shadows + The Assassin's Blade

### Queen of Shadows

Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight.

She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return.

Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen-and that heart beats for vengeance.

### The Assassin's Blade

Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom’s most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful and ruthless Assassin’s Guild, Celaena yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer for hire, Sam.

When: First Sunday of every month, April 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Café Fabriek (Jan Sijbrandsteeg 12, 1502 BA Zaandam)

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series! ✨ Whether you’re stepping into Erilea for the first time or returning to relive the magic, this monthly book club is the perfect space to connect, discuss, and celebrate the world of assassins, magic, and rebellion.

Each month, we’ll explore one book in order—unpacking character arcs, plot twists, and the intricate world-building that makes this series so beloved. Bring your theories, your favorite quotes, and your enthusiasm as we follow Celaena Sardothien’s journey from prisoner to legend.

***

### 📅 Reading Schedule

• December: Throne of Glass
• January: Crown of Midnight
• February: Heir of Fire
• March: Queen of Shadows
• April: Empire of Storms
• May: Tower of Dawn
• June: Kingdom of Ash

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### 💬 What to Bring

• Favorite quotes or discussion points
• A love for adventure and good conversation

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### 🌙 April Spotlight: Empire of Storms

The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don't.

With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side, and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, and dark forces become poised to claim her world, the only chance for salvation will lie in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.

When: First Sunday of every month, May 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Café Fabriek (Jan Sijbrandsteeg 12, 1502 BA Zaandam)

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series! ✨ Whether you’re stepping into Erilea for the first time or returning to relive the magic, this monthly book club is the perfect space to connect, discuss, and celebrate the world of assassins, magic, and rebellion.

Each month, we’ll explore one book in order—unpacking character arcs, plot twists, and the intricate world-building that makes this series so beloved. Bring your theories, your favorite quotes, and your enthusiasm as we follow Celaena Sardothien’s journey from prisoner to legend.

***

### 📅 Reading Schedule

• December: Throne of Glass
• January: Crown of Midnight
• February: Heir of Fire
• March: Queen of Shadows
• April: Empire of Storms
• May: Tower of Dawn
• June: Kingdom of Ash

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### 💬 What to Bring

• Favorite quotes or discussion points
• A love for adventure and good conversation

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### 🌙 May Spotlight: Tower of Dawn

Chaol Westfall and Nesryn Faliq have arrived in the shining city of Antica to forge an alliance with the Khagan of the Southern Continent, whose vast armies are Erilea's last hope. But they have also come to Antica for another purpose: to seek healing at the famed Torre Cesme for the wounds Chaol received in Rifthold.

After enduring unspeakable horrors as a child, Yrene Towers has no desire to help the young lord from Adarlan, let alone heal him. Yet she has sworn an oath to assist those in need—and will honor it. But Lord Westfall carries shadows from his own past, and Yrene soon comes to realize they could engulf them both.

When: First Sunday of every month, June 7, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Café Fabriek (Jan Sijbrandsteeg 12, 1502 BA Zaandam)

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series! ✨ Whether you’re stepping into Erilea for the first time or returning to relive the magic, this monthly book club is the perfect space to connect, discuss, and celebrate the world of assassins, magic, and rebellion.

Each month, we’ll explore one book in order—unpacking character arcs, plot twists, and the intricate world-building that makes this series so beloved. Bring your theories, your favorite quotes, and your enthusiasm as we follow Celaena Sardothien’s journey from prisoner to legend.

***

### 📅 Reading Schedule

• December: Throne of Glass
• January: Crown of Midnight
• February: Heir of Fire
• March: Queen of Shadows
• April: Empire of Storms
• May: Tower of Dawn
• June: Kingdom of Ash

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### 💬 What to Bring

• Favorite quotes or discussion points
• A love for adventure and good conversation

***

### 🌙 June Spotlight: Kingdom of Ash

Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people ― but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve is unraveling with each passing day…

With Aelin captured, friends and allies are scattered to different fates. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. As destinies weave together at last, all must fight if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation.