For January, we are reading "Parable of the Sower" by Octavia E. Butler! Physical copies of the book are available at the NBPL circulation desk as of 12/20.
There is a limit of 11 people because our meeting location, Fable, has limited space. If you can't make it to the meetup, please edit your RSVP so others may be able to attend. Meetup limits me to 10 RSVPs per event, so if you happen to be 1st on the waitlist, I will send you a message before our meeting date confirming you can attend!
Book Synopsis:
When global climate change and economic crises lead to social chaos in the early 2020s, California becomes full of dangers, from pervasive water shortage to masses of vagabonds who will do anything to live to see another day. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding anarchy. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy, a debilitating sensitivity to others' emotions.
Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny.
Location: Fable Cafe, 96 Center St, Southington, CT 06489
About Fable:
After 6pm, Fable operates as a speakeasy that calls itself the Underworld. The parking lot is behind the building and accessible from all 4 streets that make up the block. The entrance has a purple light above it. They have a selection of specialty cocktails, teas, and non-alcoholic beverages. Purchasing a drink is not required to attend our meetings, but is highly encouraged to support the cafe as they are hosting us for free.
