HEAR ME OUT BOOK CLUB: HER BODY AND OTHER PARTIES

Short fiction gets the table at Books Inc. Alameda

Books Inc. on Park Street is a good fit for a book club night. It has that easy Alameda feel, with shelves close by, staff who know the stacks, and enough neighborhood buzz to make a weekday literary meetup feel casual instead of stiff.

On Tuesday, July 14, the store hosts the first gathering of Hear Me Out, a new short fiction book club led by Nikhita Bulusu. The opening pick is Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado, a collection known for stories that bend reality while staying close to the body, memory, fear, desire, and power.

This first meeting is also a chance to help shape what comes next. The group will talk through future themes, titles, and ideas, so it should be a nice fit for readers who like being part of the conversation from the start.

If you have been meaning to read more short stories, or you just want a low pressure reason to spend time in a local bookstore, this is worth putting on your calendar. Check the event listing for the exact meeting time.

Event details
Books Inc., 1344 Park St, Alameda

Join us for the kick off meeting of our new Short Fiction book club. Hear Me Out! Giving Voice to Unique paths and Narratives in Short Fiction. Facilitated by Nikhita Bulusu.We will discuss future themes, titles and other ideas.Our first book suggestion is Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado