Monterey Book Club Monthly Meeting

Monterey Book Club Monthly Meeting

By Monterey Book Club

Join us for a fun and engaging discussion on our September read Zeitoun by Dave Eggers.

Date and time

Location

Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds

800 Asilomar Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Agenda

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

APRIL BOOK - Convenience Store Woman


Convenience Store Woman: A Novel by Sayaka Murata (Author), Ginny Tapley Takemori (Translator) Convenience Store Woman is the heartwarming and surprising story of thirty-six-year-old Tokyo resident ...

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

MAY BOOK - Born A Crime


Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah (Author) Trevor Noah’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birt...

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

JUNE BOOK - Ain't No Grave


ONE BAY ONE BOOK SERIES: Ain't No Grave by Mary Glickman (Author) Nine-year-olds Max Sassaport and Ruby Johnson are best friends who can’t imagine a world where they aren’t together. Unfortunately, ...

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

JULY BOOK - Reading the Room


Reading the Room: A Bookseller's Tale by Paul Yamazaki (Author), Rick Simonson (Foreword) Over twenty-four hours, Paul Yamazaki leads us through the stacks of storied City Lights Booksellers in San ...

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

AUGUST BOOK - The Idea of You


SUMMER READ: The Idea of You: A Novel Paperback by Robinne Lee (Author) Solène Marchand, the thirty-nine-year-old owner of an art gallery in Los Angeles, is reluctant to take her daughter, Isabelle,...

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

SEPTEMBER BOOK - Zeitoun


ONE CITY ONE BOOK: Zeitoun by Dave Eggers (Author) Abdulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun run a house-painting business in New Orleans. In August of 2005, as Hurricane Katrina approaches, Kathy evacuates wi...

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

OCTOBER BOOK - Ecotopia


Ecotopia: A Novel by Ernest Callenbach (Author) Ecotopia was founded when northern California, Oregon, and Washington seceded from the Union to create a “stable-state” ecosystem: the perfect balance...

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

NOVEMBER BOOK - The Best We Could Do


ONE CITY ONE BOOK: The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir by Thi Bui (Author) This beautifully illustrated and emotional story is an evocative memoir exploring the anguish of immigration and th...

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

DECEMBER BOOK - The Line of Beauty


The Line of Beauty: A Novel by Alan Hollinghurst (Author) From acclaimed author Alan Hollinghurst, a sweeping novel about class, sex, and money during four extraordinary years of change and tragedy....

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Highlights

  • In person
  • Free venue parking

About this event

Hobbies • Books

The Monterey Book Club meets on the third Friday of each month at 5:30 pm. Join us for a fun and engaging discussion of our monthly book selection.

Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina we will be reading a unique perspective.

THE BOOK: Zeitoun by Dave Eggers (Author)

Abdulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun run a house-painting business in New Orleans. In August of 2005, as Hurricane Katrina approaches, Kathy evacuates with their four young children, leaving Zeitoun to watch over the business. In the days following the storm he travels the city by canoe, feeding abandoned animals and helping elderly neighbors. Then, on September 6th, police officers armed with M-16s arrest Zeitoun in his home. 

This event is perfect for anyone who loves to read but you're welcome if you haven't read the book. We welcome diverse perspectives and lively discussion.

TIME: 5:30 PM

VENUE: Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds.

📍 Indoors in the Social Hall. Next to Hotel Check in. 

What to Expect: 

🍷 Small bites, drinks, and Asilomar wine available for purchase. Coffee at Phoebes Cafe. 

🔥 Enjoy the warmth of the indoor fire 

🚗 Free parking on-site or along neighboring streets 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers and share your thoughts on the latest page-turner. See you there!

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