Join us for an in-person Book Club Discussion +/or a short Movie Screening on Friday, June 28th, starting at 6:00 pm in our Reading Lounge!
This adventure features Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes, BUT PRE-READING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT…
We'll be watching a short film in our upstairs space, while snacking on popcorn with gourmet seasoning flavors that compliment the featured story. Our in-store Book Club events are ALWAYS BYOB, so feel free to bring some boozy bevs or non-alcoholic sips to drink at our gathering (NOTE: We have plenty of refreshments for purchase at our Booktique as well, including Mocktails / Mixers and other snacks)... ALL WATCH PARTY ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY NEW BOOK JOY SWAG BAG TOO!
Psst... You can join us for either or both events!
If you've already paid for a Book Tastings Experience or Subscription, the Book Chat is FREE - no need to buy a ticket - just show up for our discussion! You only need to sign up & pay for the additional event...
If you're not signed up for our Book Club and would like to join us for the discussion or paired activity, please sign up and pay for one or both events! You can pick up a physical copy or Book Box with curated reading pairings from the dropdown menu above, or an audiobook from the link below before the event OR join us for the workshop before you dive into the book - your choice!
CLICK HERE FOR AN AUDIOBOOK COPY
BOOK SYNOPSIS
They will fear you and flee you and call you a monster.
The only mortal in a family of gods, Medusa is the youngest of the Gorgon sisters. Unlike her siblings, Medusa grows older, experiences change, feels weakness. Her mortal lifespan gives her an urgency that her family will never know.
When the sea god Poseidon assaults Medusa in Athene's temple, the goddess is enraged. Furious by the violation of her sacred space, Athene takes revenge - on the young woman. Punished for Poseidon's actions, Medusa is forever transformed. Writhing snakes replace her hair and her gaze will turn any living creature to stone. Cursed with the power to destroy all she loves with one look, Medusa condemns herself to a life of solitude.
Until Perseus embarks upon a fateful quest to fetch the head of a Gorgon...
In Stone Blind, classicist and comedian Natalie Haynes turns our understanding of this legendary myth on its head, bringing empathy and nuance to one of the earliest stories in which a woman - injured by a powerful man - is blamed, punished, and monstered for the assault. Delving into the origins of this mythic tale, Haynes revitalizes and reconstructs Medusa's story with her passion and fierce wit, offering a timely retelling of this classic myth that speaks to us today.
RECOMMENDED FOR: Grown-Ups
OUR BOOKS ARE LISTED BY AGE GROUP to indicate that the content is engaging and appropriate for those selected ages. PLEASE NOTE: They may not be the appropriate reading level for every individual at those ages or may extend beyond the brackets.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Publisher: Hardcover - Harper / Paperback - Harper Perennial
Publish Date: Hardcover - February 07, 2023 / Paperback - Harper Perennial
Pages: Hardcover - 384 / Paperback - 384
Dimensions: Hardcover - 5.8 X 9.1 X 1.5 inches | 1.18 pounds / Paperback - 5.0 X 7.6 X 0.9 inches | 0.6 pounds
Language: English
Type: Hardcover or Paperback
Condition: NEW
BYOBB (BUILD YOUR OWN BOOK BOX) W/ BOOK BAR *GARNISHES*
To order a Book Bundle, choose one or several "GARNISH" PAIRING ITEMS from our checklist of thoughtfully curated small business pairings above. Your bundle will arrive to you or your giftee in one of our classic white boxes filled with fun crinkle, your chosen book title, and your chosen assortment of reading goodies.
NOTE: If you have any particular preferences, please let us know in your checkout notes (i.e. scent, flavor, or food allergies, vegan preferences, etc) - just in case we are out of your chosen pairings and need to suggest a replacement via email!
PERFECT BOOK PAIRINGS MENU:
EDGEWATER CANDLE'S WOOD SAGE SEA SALT CANDLE OR WOODSMOKE CANDLE
AGED & INFUSED'S PARROT HEAD COCKTAIL INFUSION KIT OR NAVEL GAZER COCKTAIL INFUSION KIT
MOCKTAIL CLUB'S SPARKLING BOMBAY FIRE MOCKTAIL (NA DRINK)
STELLAR SNACKS' SWEET + SPARKY PRETZEL BRAIDS OR MAUI MONK PRETZEL BRAIDS
Q'S NUTS LEMONGRASS SEA SALT ROASTED CASHEWS OR CAYENNE MANGO ROASTED ALMONDS
HOMEBODY CANDLE CO'S AMBER + ASH PERFUME OIL ROLLER
FABDAZ'S SHE BELIEVED SHE COULD, SO SHE DID SOCKS OR CLASSY, SASSY, BADASSY SOCKS
DELEZHEN'S STRENGTH CRYSTAL BRACELET
FLYPAPER'S STRONG WOMEN PENCIL SET
FLYPAPER'S BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL WOMAN IS HERSELF STEMLESS WINE GLASS
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