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Lackadaisical Memoir and Non-Fiction Book Club

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Stamford, CT, US

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Introducing the Nonfiction & Memoirs Book Club, focusing on women authors and topics. Whether you breeze through the pages or skim the highlights, this is your space to connect and chat.

Meetings are less about dissecting every chapter and more about savoring the essence of the books we encounter with new friends. There's no pressure to finish the books—life is busy, and we understand that. Just show up, and let's dive into the experiences these authors have to offer.

Our selections span a wide range of topics, from inspiring memoirs to thought-provoking essays and captivating true stories.

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Sun, Oct 26 · 12:30 PM EDT
League of Lady Poisoners at Third Place
Third Place By Half Full Brewery, 575 Pacific Steet, Stamford, CT, US
A feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce you to some of the most infamous women throughout world history, united by their shared taste for poison. Welcome to the League of Lady Poisoners.

This riveting and well-researched volume by Lisa Perrin weaves together the stories of more than twenty-five accused women poisoners, exploring the circumstances and skill sets that led them to lives of crime.

You might find yourself rooting for some of them—like Sally Bassett, who helped poison her granddaughter's enslavers in Bermuda, or Giulia Tofana, who sold her name-brand concoction to women wanting to be rid of their abusive (or otherwise undesirable) husbands. Other stories, though—including that of Yiya Murano, one of Argentina's most notorious swindlers and serial killers, or the terrifying Nurse Jane Toppan—may prove less palatable.
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