I am a fan of River City Reads, the citywide book club that brings together Richmond readers and local authors for online forums and live discussion. (The name similarity is a coincidence, I promise.) The earlier choices of Richmond Noir, The Handbook for Lightning Strike Survivors, and Mattaponi Queen, introduced me to talented authors with distinct voices. Continuing that trend is The Patterns of Paper Monsters by Emma Rathbone. Ms. Rathbone will read and discuss her novel at Gallery 5 on Sunday, November 21, at 4pm. Pick up your copy from Chop Suey Books before the event and receive a 10% discount.
From River City Reads
If you want to organize smaller gatherings or bring the titles to your established book club, River City Reads will provide a list of topics to spark discussion. For more information, visit rivercityreads.org or stop by Chop Suey Books.
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