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Meets at 9:00 am on the fourth Wednesday of each month. We think talking about books is the best way to start a morning! Find out what the next book is below.

Books are available in print, and when possible as an e-book and a digital audiobook.

We also recommend some of our favorite breakfast options! Grab a tea or coffee with sweet cream from Black Cow Cafe.

Mystery Book Group: Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li

Mystery Book Club Portrait of a Thief on Wednesday, August 23rd at 9 am at Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

Start your morning with a lively discussion of Li's Portrait of a Thief

Whether you loved it, hated it, or haven't finished it, we want to see you at our Mystery Book Group at America's Oldest Children's Bookstore!

We will be meeting to discuss the book outside of the shop in the circle in front of Star Cafe. You may still email your thoughts to share with our club if you are unable to attend in-person.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 9:00am

Event address:

Once Upon A Time Bookstore

2207 Honolulu Ave.

Montrose, CA 91020

Adult Mystery Book Club

Books:

Portrait of a Thief: A Novel (Paperback)

By Grace D. Li

$18.00

ISBN: 9780593186060

Availability: Recently On Our Shelves

Published: Tiny Reparations Books - April 4th, 2023

Digital audiobook of Portrait of a Thief is available

Portrait of a Thief (Kobo eBook)

By Grace D. Li

$12.99

ISBN: 9780593186077

Availability: Available Now

Published: Tiny Reparations Books - April 4th, 2022

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Perfectly Pegasus (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends) (Hardcover)

By Jessie Sima, Jessie Sima (Illustrator)

$17.99

If you're like me and you worship at the shrine of Not Quite Narwhal, get ready for the most joyful follow up ever, with Perfectly Pegasus!! Joyful, touching, and funny—an absolute treasure!! Jessie Sima continues to bring goodness to our world with their affirming, adorable, and universal stories.
(Picture book, all ages!) - Reviewed by Iz

Meets at 9:00 am on the fourth Wednesday of each month. We think talking about books is the best way to start a morning! Find out what the next book is below.

Books are available in print, and when possible as an e-book and a digital audiobook.

We also recommend some of our favorite breakfast options! Grab a tea or coffee with sweet cream from Black Cow Cafe.

Mystery Book Group: Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li

Start your morning with a lively discussion of Li's Portrait of a Thief

Portrait of a Thief: A Novel (Paperback)

Digital audiobook of Portrait of a Thief is available

Portrait of a Thief (Kobo eBook)

Want to stay updated about our latest events?

Staff Picks

Perfectly Pegasus (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends) (Hardcover)

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Meets at 9:00 am on the fourth Wednesday of each month. We think talking about books is the best way to start a morning! Find out what the next book is below.

Books are available in print, and when possible as an e-book and a digital audiobook.

We also recommend some of our favorite breakfast options! Grab a tea or coffee with sweet cream from Black Cow Cafe.

Mystery Book Group: Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li

Start your morning with a lively discussion of Li's Portrait of a Thief

Portrait of a Thief: A Novel (Paperback)

Digital audiobook of Portrait of a Thief is available

Portrait of a Thief (Kobo eBook)

Want to stay updated about our latest events?

Staff Picks

Perfectly Pegasus (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends) (Hardcover)