Midnight Release Parties are BACK, baby! To celebrate the publication of Emily Henry's new book, Funny Story, we're opening our doors on a Monday night and partying until New Release Tuesday hits. We'll put Emily Henry's new book right into your hands at 12:01am. But, don't worry, we'll have a whole lotta fun leading up to the big moment! Join us from 10:30pm-12:30am on Monday, April 22nd for an evening of fancy dress, special activities, food, and wine (of course).

Here's what to expect:

-Tickets include a copy of the book.

-Signed copies available: These will be allotted to people through a raffle drawing but will still count as the book you paid for with your ticket. To enter the raffle, buy a beverage of any kind! Unlimited entries.

-Special Funny Story merch!

-Fun activities throughout the night!

-Our full bar open to purchase wine, beer, coffee, and food.

More about Funny Story:

Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it…right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra.

Which is how Daphne begins her new story: Stranded in beautiful Waning Bay, Michigan, without friends or family but with a dream job as a children’s librarian (that barely pays the bills), and proposing to be roommates with the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra’s ex, Miles Nowak.

 Scruffy and chaotic—with a penchant for taking solace in the sounds of heart break love ballads —Miles is exactly the opposite of practical, buttoned up Daphne, whose coworkers know so little about her they have a running bet that she’s either FBI or in witness protection. The roommates mainly avoid one another, until one day, while drowning their sorrows, they form a tenuous friendship and a plan. If said plan also involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their summer adventures together, well, who could blame them?

But it’s all just for show, of course, because there’s no way Daphne would actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex…right?

Spring has sprung! We love to celebrate great neighbors and play on our awesome block so sometimes we’ll spill over onto the sidewalk for some even more expansive fun! We’ll have a DJ from 1pm-3pm, Zaa's famous fashion show at 4:30pm, pop-up vendors, and more, plus all the good stuff you normally expect on 6th Street!

Our Rotating Genre Book Club asks you to get out of your comfort zone. Exploring various genres is a great way to see art—and the world—through different perspectives. Things to expect: A different genre every other month, led by a different Book + Bottle host, genre-bending work, new and classic authors, and so much more! Together we’ll learn about each genre’s conventions and how certain authors follow and/or disrupt those expectations. Join us to read a  novel that’s right in your wheelhouse or explore a genre you’ve never read before! All are welcome.

Schedule
We meet on the last Wednesday of every other month in the store from 6 - 7:30PM (Alternates with New + Noteworthy). We do announcements and intros, grab drinks, and get settled from 6 - 6:30 PM, then discussion runs promptly from 6:30-7:30. The store is open till 9PM so you can continue the conversation with your new friends!

This month discussing: Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns

Hosted by: Lexi Walker

As a women-owned wine bar and bookstore, we always like to take a moment to salute women-made wines! As an expression of gratitude to the women shaping the wine industry, we are hosting a special educational tasting to showcase what these amazing sirens of the soil are propagating. 

Join our Certified Sommelier, Heidi, as she shares the position of women in wine past, present, and how the future is finally female. While there are more women than ever in the industry, wine is not new to strong and innovative women who knew how to grab life by the vine and make the most delicious wines they could dare to imagine. We'll be tasting you through 6 wines made by women to showcase the exceptional range of our favorite sirens of the soil!

What’s better than popcorn and $1 off your boozy beverage? All that AND a book signing! Join us for an Author Happy Hour with Kristi Cronin, author of Black Balloons on Wednesday, April 10th from 4pm-6pm!

Kristi Cronin is a nurse practitioner and nonfiction author. Her medical specialties include primary care and cardiology, with a second bachelor’s degree in psychology. She has over fifteen years of nursing experience, with ten as a nurse practitioner. She is the author of several publications in the Nurse Practitioner Journal. She is the author of the book Black Balloons and has recently released her second book Luminous. She is a wife and mom to two children. She is passionate about serving in her own home and community as well as on medical missions globally. She and her family currently live in Tampa, FL. 

We’ll have copies of Kristi Cronin’s first book, Black Balloons, for sale in the shop. Swing by on April 10th to snag a copy and meet the author! We can’t wait to see you there!

April is poetry month and we're kicking it off right: With a good old-fashioned poetry open mic night!

The sign-up sheet to read goes live at 6pm prompt in the shop. There are a lot of poets in town, so get there right on time to secure your spot! We can't wait to hear you perform. Feel free to read your own poetry or poetry written by your favorite author. Readers have 5 minutes at the mic and the reading will go from 6:30pm-7:30pm. And if you aren't a performer yourself, spectating is always a good time. Our shop is open until 9pm for you to hang with other poetry lovers after the event.

At the end of the night, we'll pick 3 raffle winners to take home an Advanced Reading Copy of a book! One raffle ticket per drink purchased.

Cost of entry is the purchase of any beverage from our bar. No RSVP needed.

Happy Easter!

Welcome to Book + Bottle’s Fiction Book Club! We get together with a diverse group of folks to read great books and talk about them over glasses of wine. We started with an online Facebook group so we could connect before the store opened, and now that the store is open, we’re meeting and talking in person! And it’s just lovely. I love watching members gather and become friends after just one meeting. We have members who have never been in a book club before and members who are in three other book clubs! All are welcome.

Schedule

We meet on the last Thursday of each month in the store from 6 - 7:30PM. We do announcements and intros, grab drinks, and get settled from 6 - 6:30 PM, then discussion runs promptly from 6:30-7:30. The store is open till 9PM so you can continue the conversation with your new friends!
The fiction book club is very popular and gets extremely crowded. Please arrive as early as possible to snag a seat, knowing that we may run out of space in our little shop.

This month discussing: Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, hosted by India

Here at Book + Bottle, we want to keep your reading fresh. This book club will focus on literary fiction published within the last five years. Things to expect: genre-bending work, debut novels and story collections, prominent voices in literature, diverse POVs, and so much more! Themes will range from wacky to serious in order to keep our discussions balanced. Join us if you like keeping up-to-date on the latest publications or simply want to chat about books over a glass of wine! All are welcome.

Schedule

We meet on the last Wednesday of every other month in the store from 6 - 7:30PM (Alternates with Genre). We do announcements and intros, grab drinks, and get settled from 6 - 6:30 PM, then discussion runs promptly from 6:30-7:30. The store is open till 9PM so you can continue the conversation with your new friends!

This month discussing: Museum of Human History by Rebekah Bergman

“A novel about what we want and also what we can’t escape.”
—Allegra Hyde

“A haunting chord of a novel that will hang in the air long after you turn the final page.”
—Tiffany Tsao

“Reads like a documentary retold as a dream retold as a mystery novel. What a wise, good-hearted debut!”
—Kate Bernheimer


After nearly drowning, eight-year-old Maeve Wilhelm falls into a strange comatose state. As years pass, it becomes clear that Maeve is not physically aging. A wide cast of characters finds themselves pulled toward Maeve, each believing that her mysterious “sleep” holds the answers to their life’s most pressing questions: Kevin Marks, a museum owner obsessed with preservation; Monique Gray, a refugee and performance artist; Lionel Wilhelm, an entomologist who dreamed of being an astrophysicist; and Evangeline Wilhelm, Maeve’s identical twin. As Maeve remains asleep, the characters grapple with a mysterious new technology and medical advances that promise to ease anxiety and end pain, but instead cause devastating side effects.

Weaving together speculative elements and classic fables, and exploring urgent issues from the opioid epidemic to the hazards of biotech to the obsession with self-improvement and remaining forever young, Rebekah Bergman’s The Museum of Human History is a brilliant and fascinating novel about how time shapes us, asking what—if anything—we would be without it.

LADY LEADERS + READERS BOOK CLUB
We’ve combined our two amazing book clubs for ambitious women - whether you’re an entrepreneur, a manager, or an otherwise ambitious lady leader, this is the book club for you! We’ll meet over coffee, tea, and/or wine here at Book + Bottle to discuss personal and professional development topics relevant to professional and ambitious women, especially those in management, leadership, and/or entrepreneurial positions.

Schedule
Lady Leaders + Readers Book Club will meet on the last Sunday of each month from 10AM -12PM (right before the shop opens!). We’ve got mimosas, coffee, and snacks and lots of ladies to discuss these great books!

This month discussing: Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani

Previous Selections: Year of Yes, Wisdom from the Wild, Rest is Resistance, Lead from the Outside, Humor, Seriously, Financial Feminist, Radical Compassion, The Sum of Us, Finding Me, You Learn by Living, Composure, Burnout, Fearless, Joyful, Grit, We Should All Be Millionaires, Lean In, Just Work, Dare to Lead, Radical Candor, etc.

Book + Bottle is turning 4! On Monday, March 18th we're hosting a private birthday party where we'll dress fancy and celebrate our shop's birthday through storytelling. For this occasion, be ready for an exclusive Open Mic Night from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The theme is to share stories of your favorite Book + Bottle memories!

Here's what to expect:

-Exclusive access to Book + Bottle on a night we're normally closed.

-A microphone set up for people to reminisce on the good times they've had at Book + Bottle. Throughout the night we'll have 10-minute segments for people to come up and share stories. 

-Time between storytelling to enjoy each other and the space that we all love so much (how wholesome!).

-Our full bar open to purchase wine, beer, coffee, and food.

-A special announcement about a Book + Bottle writing competition!

-The opportunity to contribute Book + Bottle memories to our collaborative storyboard!

-A raffle at the end of the evening (each drink purchase is an entry!).

Book + Bottle is turning 4! On Sunday, March 17th we're celebrating four fabulous years of magical reads, beautiful wine, countless cups of coffee, and all the wonderful people who make the shop special (that's YOU!). We couldn't do what we do without our amazing customers and we're inviting you to party with us! Sunday the 17th—the day of our actual birthday—is St. Patrick's Day so we're keeping it simple: Free cake (first come, first serve), live music, and $5 glasses of bubbles during our normal hours of operation (12pm-7pm).

Then, on Monday the 18th we're hosting a private birthday party where we'll dress fancy and celebrate our shop's birthday through storytelling. For this occasion, be ready for an exclusive Open Mic Night from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The theme is to share stories of your favorite Book + Bottle memories! It's $10 to reserve your spot. Here's what to expect:

• Exclusive access to Book + Bottle on a night we're normally closed.

• A microphone set up for people to reminisce on good times they've had at Book + Bottle. Throughout the night we'll have 10-minute segments for people to come up and share stories.

• Time between storytelling to enjoy each other and the space that we all love so much (how wholesome!).

• Our full bar open to purchase wine, beer, coffee, and food.

• A special announcement about a Book + Bottle writing competition!

• The opportunity to contribute Book + Bottle memories to our collaborative storyboard!

• A raffle at the end of the evening (each drink purchase is an entry!).

Some people think of reading as a solitary act, but here at Book + Bottle we think reading with friends is way more fun. Throw on your coolest matching pj set and join us for a Private Reading Pajama Party on Monday, March 11th from 5:30pm-8:30pm. We'll have popcorn popping, cozy reading nooks galore, and wine (of course). Don't worry—there will be several breaks for socializing and meeting fellow readers, but you'll also have plenty of time to get immersed in a good book. It's a book lover's dream! We can't wait to see you there.

What to Expect:

Popcorn all night (included in your ticket)

Special snacks for sale

Quiet reading time in a shared space

Quiet activities during reading time for brain breaks

Breaks at 6:30pm and 7:30pm for socializing + group activities

A raffle to win a bookish gift item (every drink purchase is an entry)

Full food and drink menu available for purchase during the event

10% off all books in the store

What to bring:

Blankets and/or pillows

A good book (but we have plenty of these for sale if you're ready for a new one!)

Happy reading!

Everyone has a story to tell. Here at Book + Bottle, one of our priorities is telling stories that mean the most to us: How our favorite books changed our lives, the history behind a great bottle of wine, the story of how our shop came to be. And we want to help YOU tell the story that makes you tick. We're bringing in an expert to help you bring your unique story to life. Maybe you have a story you've been dying to tell. Maybe you aren't quite sure what your story is yet. Either way, this workshop is for you.

Memoir is a craft of transcending your personal lense into a universal message. In this session with L.L. Kirchner, you'll explore memoir in a way that will help you find your story's beginning, middle, and end. Not only that, but you'll be given techniques that turn great ideas into fabulous full-length books. Sometimes this can feel daunting, which is why memoir is a difficult genre. But L.L. Kirchner knows how to make it fun! Be prepared for writing exercises and group discussion in a safe and supportive environment.

About the Instructor: L.L. Kirchner is an author and award-winning screenwriter whose life and work as an expat in Asia became the basis of two memoirs including the recently released Blissful Thinking: A Memoir of Overcoming the Wellness Revolution, and her previous title, American Lady Creature: (My) Change in the Middle East. A Qatar Memoir.  A book critic, essayist and reporter, her writing has appeared in The Rumpus, Salon, and The Washington Post among numerous other outlets. Previously the editor of the literary magazine Ducts, she has taught memoir for the New York Writers Workshop, Keep St. Pete Lit, and in numerous workshops online. More at www.LLKirchner.com.

*Ticket does not include a book. Copies of L.L. Kirchner's book Blissful Thinking: A Memoir of Overcoming the Wellness Revolution will be available to purchase at the event!

Welcome to Book + Bottle’s Fiction Book Club! We get together with a diverse group of folks to read great books and talk about them over glasses of wine. We started with an online Facebook group so we could connect before the store opened, and now that the store is open, we’re meeting and talking in person! And it’s just lovely. I love watching members gather and become friends after just one meeting. We have members who have never been in a book club before and members who are in three other book clubs! All are welcome.

Schedule

We meet on the last Thursday of each month in the store from 6 - 7:30PM. We do announcements and intros, grab drinks, and get settled from 6 - 6:30 PM, then discussion runs promptly from 6:30-7:30. The store is open till 9PM so you can continue the conversation with your new friends!
The fiction book club is very popular and gets extremely crowded. Please arrive as early as possible to snag a seat, knowing that we may run out of space in our little shop.

This month discussing: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck

Our Rotating Genre Book Club asks you to get out of your comfort zone. Exploring various genres is a great way to see art—and the world—through different perspectives. Things to expect: A different genre every other month, led by a different Book + Bottle host, genre-bending work, new and classic authors, and so much more! Together we’ll learn about each genre’s conventions and how certain authors follow and/or disrupt those expectations. Join us to read a  novel that’s right in your wheelhouse or explore a genre you’ve never read before! All are welcome.

Schedule
We meet on the last Wednesday of every other month in the store from 6 - 7:30PM (Alternates with New + Noteworthy). We do announcements and intros, grab drinks, and get settled from 6 - 6:30 PM, then discussion runs promptly from 6:30-7:30. The store is open till 9PM so you can continue the conversation with your new friends!

This month discussing: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

Hosted by: Bre Burrell

The English-language debut of one of Japan’s most talented contemporary writers, selling over 650,000 copies there, Convenience Store Woman is the heartwarming and surprising story of thirty-six-year-old Tokyo resident Keiko Furukura. Keiko has never fit in, neither in her family, nor in school, but when at the age of eighteen she begins working at the Hiiromachi branch of “Smile Mart,” she finds peace and purpose in her life. In the store, unlike anywhere else, she understands the rules of social interaction—many are laid out line by line in the store’s manual—and she does her best to copy the dress, mannerisms, and speech of her colleagues, playing the part of a “normal” person excellently, more or less. Managers come and go, but Keiko stays at the store for eighteen years. It’s almost hard to tell where the store ends and she begins. Keiko is very happy, but the people close to her, from her family to her coworkers, increasingly pressure her to find a husband, and to start a proper career, prompting her to take desperate action…

A brilliant depiction of an unusual psyche and a world hidden from view, Convenience Store Woman is an ironic and sharp-eyed look at contemporary work culture and the pressures to conform, as well as a charming and completely fresh portrait of an unforgettable heroine.

Book + Bottle already has you hooked up with all of your literary desires with our ‘Blind Date with a Book,’ so why not do the same for our enophiles and what better month than February, the month of love? Because, we love wine, too!

Your affair with wine should not be monogamous and this is your opportunity to cheat on the LTR (long-term relationship) you may have with a certain grape or style of wine and meet some exciting new ones. You will have an intimate introduction by swirling, sniffing, and tasting six new prospects that could possibly make it into your little black book of wine drinking pleasures.

Join Somm Heidi on Monday, February 26th as she takes us on a fun, educational adventure of unique varieties and places. Dry January is over so let’s start ‘raisin’ the bar of what’s in our glass in 2024!

LADY LEADERS + READERS BOOK CLUB
We’ve combined our two amazing book clubs for ambitious women - whether you’re an entrepreneur, a manager, or an otherwise ambitious lady leader, this is the book club for you! We’ll meet over coffee, tea, and/or wine here at Book + Bottle to discuss personal and professional development topics relevant to professional and ambitious women, especially those in management, leadership, and/or entrepreneurial positions.

Schedule
Lady Leaders + Readers Book Club will meet on the last Sunday of each month from 10AM -12PM (right before the shop opens!). We’ve got mimosas, coffee, and snacks and lots of ladies to discuss these great books!

This month discussing: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

Previous Selections: Wisdom from the Wild, Rest is Resistance, Lead from the Outside, Humor, Seriously, Financial Feminist, Radical Compassion, The Sum of Us, Finding Me, You Learn by Living, Composure, Burnout, Fearless, Joyful, Grit, We Should All Be Millionaires, Lean In, Just Work, Dare to Lead, Radical Candor, etc.

Come visit Dominic and India at our 4th Localtopia! It’s right around the corner from Book + Bottle, so come for refuge and a glass of wine after you explore all the awesome vendors!

Keep Saint Petersburg Local is proud to bring back Localtopia to Williams Park for its 11th year! | LOCALTOPIA is St. Pete’s largest “Community Celebration of All Things Local” showcasing *OVER* 300 of our city's favorite independent businesses and community organizations. * More than a festival, it's a (local vibe)! | Voted “BEST MAKERS FESTIVAL" (2023) in Creative Loafing's "Best of the Bay" | Voted "BEST FESTIVAL” two years in a row in the Tampa Bay Times' “Best of the Best” Awards and nominated for "BEST FESTIVAL" by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater! We’re honored that LOCALTOPIA has also been declared “The Event of the Year,” has been referred to as “the most St. Pete-esque event a resident or visitor can attend," and many have called it *THE* best event ever in St. Pete!

This FREE* family-friendly festival also commemorates KSPL's 12-Year Anniversary. * Please consider throwing something into the tip jars at the "Local Thirst Stations" to support LOCALTOPIA! *

LOCALTOPIA has NOT been a pet-friendly event since 2016 due to large crowds. Please DO NOT bring your furry friends! We want to ensure that they (and our human friends) stay safe, so we request that you *PLEASE LEAVE PETS AT HOME.* Thanks for your cooperation!

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LOCALTOPIA FEATURES :
● MAKERS & MERCHANTS: Art & Handcrafted Goods, Artisanal + Plant-Based Food & Beverages, Body/Self-Care, Books, Clothing & Accessories, Home Decor, Jewelry, Pet, Plants & Plant-Based Products, Vintage, Vinyl & Much More!
● VILLAGES in Williams Park : Arts Village | Family Village | Health & Wellness Village | #AllThingsPlants Village
● EAT, DRINK & PLAY LOCAL on the streets of St. Pete:
4TH STREET: Food Truck Rally Alley
2ND AVENUE (from 2nd to 4th Streets): More Food Trucks + Restaurants
+ Food & Drink Vendors
+ "Local Thirst Stations" Selling Local Beer in Cans & Canned Wine
+ "Draft Beer Central" : Local Breweries Pouring Their Own Brews + 2 Draft Beer Trucks (corner of 2nd Ave & 3rd St)
● 3RD STREET (from 1st to 3rd Avenues): Boutiques | Vendors on Wheels | More Artists & Artisans + Collectives | Gourmet Food | Home Decor | DJs | Literary Corner | Street Fun
● LIVE LOCAL MUSIC on the Williams Park Bandstand + NEW THIS YEAR: DJ spinning in between sets on the Bandstand +3! DJs on the streets
● STREET PERFORMANCES + ENGAGING ACTIVITIES for All Ages, Free Demos & Crafts, Live Screen Printing, and More Surprises!

February's the month of love and we want to help you channel some love for yourself, too. With this in mind, we're hosting a self-love themed guided meditation and journaling workshop led by Kristina Rich!

What to expect:

-A Cup of Tea (included in your ticket)

-Intention Setting/Gentle Movement

-Guided Meditation

-Guided Journaling

-Attendees must bring their own journal and pen for the journaling portion. We have journals for sale in the shop if you don't have one!

-Attendees must bring a blanket or pillow to sit on.

Here's the agenda:

9:45am-10:15am - folks arrive, order tea, get situated with their blankets + belongings

10:15am - intention setting/gentle movement

10:30am - guided meditation

11am - guided writing 

11:30am - move everyone outside for journal share as we reset the shop for opening at noon

More about Kristina Rich:

Kristina completed her RYT-200 at The BE in 2018 and has since expanded into hot classes, creative vinyasa flows, and Rocket. She also facilitates transformative monthly clothing optional women's classes at Body Electric. A Florida Native, Kristina's known for enveloping all who enter her aura in warm sunshine. Her teaching style is gentle and creative, and you can always bet on some juicy strength sequences in her flows. She's especially gifted at holding space for students to harness a deeper relationship of love and gratitude for their bodies. She enjoys flowers, good food, long walks with her dog Cocoa, and traveling to far off places whenever she can. Kristina believes that yoga is THE tool for supporting humans in their journeys to acknowledge and love all parts of themselves as well as unleashing their super powers! She also gives the best hugs.

Now on a Monday! Shop will be closed until 6PM - we’re opening just for this event!

Join us for a Galentine’s + Valentine’s themed flower arranging workshop! The Roaming Petal sets up a bouquet workshop at Book + Bottle to help you create a beautiful flower arrangement. It's the perfect way to celebrate love in all its forms and take your gorgeous creation home with you!

Workshop includes:

- Flowers and supplies for creating 1 flower arrangement.

- Step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful arrangement.

- Flower tips and tricks for you to use over and over again.

*Drinks available for purchase at the bar!

By popular demand, Michael Tennant is back with a Conversation Workshop for friends and lovers…

Some say our best relationships are built on stimulating conversation. To celebrate Valentine's Day, Book + Bottle invites lovers and friends to a workshop run by Michael Tennant, creator of the empathy card game Actually Curious! Using his card games, Michael will run us through exercises that push couples and friends to grow while also including moments of levity and laughter. Based on the science of trust-building and emotional intelligence, this workshop will help you get more vulnerable as you build trust - with your best pals or your significant other. Grab a glass of wine and let's get deep!

*Limited number of tickets available

Michael Tennant is the Founder, and CEO of Curiosity Lab, a purpose driven venture studio and consultancy that builds products and experiences that teach empathy, creator of the empathy card game, Actually Curious, and author of The Power Empathy, published in October 2023 by Chronicle Books. In his role as CEO, Michael creates and incubates businesses to help values-aligned individuals and organizations use empathy to live happier and healthier lives, and to nurture productive and inclusive environments. In 2022, Curiosity Lab received an investment from Pharrell and the Black Ambition Prize.

READ MORE ABOUT THE POWER OF EMPATHY ON OPRAHDAILY.COM

*Beverages will be available for purchase at the bar!

* Actually Curious Card Decks available for sale at Book + Bottle. Each of the different Actually Curious decks includes contributions and input from psychologists, journalists, crisis negotiators, game developers, culture creators, and industry experts to teach the tools of empathy through play.

Here at Book + Bottle, we want to keep your reading fresh. This book club will focus on literary fiction published within the last five years. Things to expect: genre-bending work, debut novels and story collections, prominent voices in literature, diverse POVs, and so much more! Themes will range from wacky to serious in order to keep our discussions balanced. Join us if you like keeping up-to-date on the latest publications or simply want to chat about books over a glass of wine! All are welcome.

Schedule

We meet on the last Wednesday of every other month in the store from 6 - 7:30PM (Alternates with Genre). We do announcements and intros, grab drinks, and get settled from 6 - 6:30 PM, then discussion runs promptly from 6:30-7:30. The store is open till 9PM so you can continue the conversation with your new friends!

This month discussing: The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

A taut and electrifying novel from celebrated bestselling author Lauren Groff, about one spirited girl alone in the wilderness, trying to survive.

A servant girl escapes from a colonial settlement in the wilderness. She carries nothing with her but her wits, a few possessions, and the spark of god that burns hot within her. What she finds in this terra incognita is beyond the limits of her imagination and will bend her belief in everything that her own civilization has taught her.

Lauren Groff’s new novel is at once a thrilling adventure story and a penetrating fable about trying to find a new way of living in a world succumbing to the churn of colonialism. The Vaster Wilds is a work of raw and prophetic power that tells the story of America in miniature, through one girl at a hinge point in history, to ask how—and if—we can adapt quickly enough to save ourselves.