What we’re about
Fresh Off The Press is a proudly independent book club focusing on new releases and books that can spark conversations.
Every month, we come together to talk about our selected read.
We primarily read literary fiction, but we're not afraid to shake things up – our members get to vote on each month's read.
Our goal is to help book lovers build new relationships, get out of their TBR comfort zone, and support indie bookstores through book sales driven by our book club.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Orbital - December Book Club by Fresh Of The Press - TorontoBen McNally Books , Toronto, ON
The December Fresh Off The Press Book Club presents Orbital by Samantha Harvey.
WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024 • NATIONAL BESTSELLER
Pages: 207
Fiction / Literary / Nature & the Environment / Science Fiction - Space Exploration
Synopsis:
Orbital deftly snapshots one day in the lives of six women and men traveling through space.The book became well known for not having a classical plot structure, so you should expect a slow, character-driven short story collection with rich prose on every page.
People either love or hate this book, but as the 2024 Booker Prize Winner, it definitely should be on your TBR.
The Goal of the Meeting:
During our meeting, we'll discuss the book's themes, topic, and possible importance in the literary world.Is this your first book club? No worries! The only thing you have to do is to read the book and be part of the conversation during our meeting. 😊
Meeting point:
We're incredibly proud to collaborate with Ben McNally Books on our November event. What's better than talking about books at a bookstore?Ben McNally Books
108 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON
Canada M5C 1S6Some ground rules:
- Every attendee has to read the book before the meeting.
- This is a safe place. Please be kind and respectful to all attendees. Any form of discrimination against fellow members will lead to a ban from all future events. - Rental House - Fresh Off The Press January Book ClubArchive Wine Bar, Toronto, ONCA$10.00
The January Fresh Off The Press Book Club presents Rental House by Weike Wang.
“Sharp, insightful, occasionally heartbreaking, and incredibly relatable.”
—Gabrielle Zevin, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowTo secure your ticket please go to **EVENTBRITE **or DM me on Meetup.
Pages: 224
Fiction / Family Life - Marriage & Divorce / Asian American & Pacific Islander / Literary FictionSynopsis:
Keru and Nate are college sweethearts who marry despite their family differences. Keru’s strict, Chinese, immigrant parents demand perfection, while Nate’s rural, white, working-class family distrusts his intellectual ambitions and his “foreign” wife.
Some years into their marriage, the couple invites their families on vacation. At a Cape Cod beach house, and later at a luxury Catskills bungalow, Keru, Nate, and their giant sheepdog navigate visits from in-laws and unexpected guests, all while wondering if they have what it takes to answer the big questions:
- How do you cope when your spouse and your family of origin clash?
- How many people (and dogs) make a family?
- And when the pack starts to disintegrate, what can you do to shepherd everyone back together?
The Goal of the Meeting:
During our meeting, we'll discuss the book's themes, topic, and possible importance in the literary world.Is this your first book club? No worries! The only thing you have to do is to read the book and be part of the conversation during our meeting. 😊
Some ground rules:
- Every attendee has to read the book before the meeting.
- This is a safe place. Please be kind and respectful to all attendees. Any form of discrimination against fellow members will lead to a ban from all future events.
