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Shelf Indulgence: Book Club: The Last Bookshop in London

Shelf Indulgence: Book Club: The Last Bookshop in London In-Person

Welcome to Shelf Indulgence — the book club where reading is our favorite guilty pleasure!
We’re a fun-loving crew of page-turners who adore diving into new reads and dishing about them over plenty of laughs. Each month, one member picks the book — any genre goes — so you never know what kind of adventure (or chaos) awaits. From heartwarming romance to twisty thrillers and everything in between, we keep things fresh, surprising, and always entertaining. Come for the books, stay for the banter!

Get ready for Shelf Wars!

Think you’ve got what it takes to outwit your fellow book lovers? Join us for Shelf Wars, the ultimate test of literary smarts, quirky facts, and fast thinking! Bring your A-game and maybe a little luck — the bookish bragging rights are on the line!

June Book Pick

The  Last Bookshop in London

 

An irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and unrest." —KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler's forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and blackout curtains that she finds on her arrival were not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined she'd wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London. Through blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the power of storytelling to unite her community in ways she never dreamed—a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of the war. "A gorgeously written story of love, friendship, and survival set against the backdrop of WWII-era London." —JILLIAN CANTOR, author of In Another Time and Half Life "A love letter to the power of books to unite us, to hold the world together when it's falling apart around our ears. This fresh take on what London endured during WWII should catapult Madeline Martin to the top tier of historical fiction novelists." —KAREN ROBARDS, author of The Black Swan of Paris

Reserve a copy

 

Date:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
4:45pm - 5:45pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Meeting Room
Audience:
  Adults     Adults - Seniors 55+  
Categories:
  Adult > Book Club  

Registration is required. There are 14 seats available.

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