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The What's the Tea? Book Group
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Carmilla
A stunning hardcover edition of the original vampire story that inspired Dracula—now with a haunting art deco design, vibrant red foil, and thoughtful layout for a seductive reading experience
Sapphic longing meets gothic horror in this “exploration of obsessive first love [as] both exciting and monstrous . . . perfect for YA readers” and adult fans of Anne Rice (Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author).
Steeped in the sexual tension between two young women, this is a beautiful, brand-new edition of the original cult classic which influenced Dracula and all the vampire stories that followed, including Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles.
In an isolated castle deep in the Austrian forest, teenaged Laura leads a solitary life with only her father, attendant and tutor for company. Until one moonlit night, a horse-drawn carriage crashes into view, carrying an unexpected guest—the beautiful Carmilla.
So begins a feverish friendship between Laura and her entrancing new companion, one defined by mysterious happenings and infused with an implicit but undeniable eroticism. As Carmilla becomes increasingly strange and volatile, prone to eerie nocturnal wanderings, Laura finds herself tormented by nightmares and growing weaker by the day...
About This Event
The What's the Tea? Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month and discusses popular queer fiction and non-fiction. For the August 26th meeting, we will be discussing Evenings & Weekends by Oisín McKenna. All book discussion groups at Reads & Company are free and open to the public, and each selection is offered with a 20% discount.
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Award-winning community-minded independent bookstore, located in the heart of historic Phoenixville, PA.
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A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas: Midnight Release Party
Reads & Company, The Colonial Theatre, Here And Now Crafts, Sanctuary Esthetics & Cosmetic Tattoo, and C & E Craft Company are celebrating the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas with a midnight release party at The Colonial Theatre! Join us at 10 pm on Monday, October 26 in the Colonial’s Bank Lobby for a very special countdown to ACOTAR for this ticketed event, and be among the first people to get their hands on a copy of A Court of Splintered Harmony, which we will have for sale and distribute at midnight. Costumes and other enthusiasm encouraged! This is a ticketed event. Click here to purchase tickets. We’ll have trivia, prizes, ACOTAR merch, signature cocktails for sale at the Colonial concessions bar, music, and more, all leading up to midnight when you will be sent off to return to the courts of Prythian… PLUS, Here And Now Crafts is offering ACOTAR inspired make your own Mini Book Bag Charm craft kits! You can make your ACOTAR Bag Charm during the event or take it home, and additional kits will be available for sale if you would like more than one or to grab some to give to your ACOTAR loving friends and family. Just add your first one on on during checkout -- the addtiional kits will be available for $5 at the event! PLUS, Sanctuary Esthetics & Cosmetic Tattoo will be on hand doing ACOTAR and bookish flash tattoos. Please note: Flash tattoos are not included in or guaranteed by your event ticket. Flash tattoos will be available on a first come, first served basis - limit one per person. Flash tattoos will cost $75-$100, payable by cash or venmo only. PLUS, C & E Craft Company will join us with their complete line ACOTAR inspired candles. If you have already preordered a copy of A Court of Splintered Harmony, it will be available for you to pick up at the party.
The Then and Now Book Group
The Then & Now Book Group features literary fiction, and each month alternates between a contemporary and classic novel. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 pm. The book group is free, open to the public, and the selected book is available for purchase at Reads & Company with a 20% discount.
The What's the Tea? Book Group
The What's the Tea? Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month and discusses popular queer fiction and non-fiction. For the August 26th meeting, we will be discussing Evenings & Weekends by Oisín McKenna. All book discussion groups at Reads & Company are free and open to the public, and each selection is offered with a 20% discount.