By swiftly moving its author events and book clubs online at the onset of the pandemic, Bethel’s Byrd’s Books has continued its invaluable presence as a community hub as well as its reach, expanding its audiences by Zooming in with authors not necessarily on the touring circuit and attracting participants from as far away as the west coast and beyond borders. Even some families have come together to share some face time over a favorite book.
On Thursday, February 18 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, the popular indie bookshop will continue its regular Book Club discussions with The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali, author of a Massachusetts Book Award Finalist, Together Time, her debut novel. Described as “beautifully written” and “moving,” The Stationery Shop” is set amidst the political upheavals of 1950s Tehran and follows the destiny of two teenagers who meet in a neighborhood book and stationery store - and fall in love. Byrd’s Books’ regular Book Club meets every third Thursday of the month.
Byrd’s Books’ History Book Club is held every second Thursday of the month. , the discussion will center on the winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight. A professor of History at Yale University, the author’s definitive biography of the escaped slave who became the greatest orator of his day has been called “extraordinary” and “meticulous.”
New author discussions and Book Club gatherings are regularly added to Byrd’s Books’ calendar of events at ByrdsBooks.com Now open weekly Tuesdays through Saturdays,, for quick touch-free purchasing and pick-up of bagged prepaid books, Byrd’s Books also welcomes private shopping by appointment on Sundays. Located at , adjacent to The Toy Room and the nearby landmarked Opera House, across the street from the Bethel Public Library, Byrd’s Books can arrange for curbside or doorway delivery if you call when you arrive.
To answer questions, find out the latest titles in stock, get suggestions on books to read, or add your name to the mailing list, call (203) 730 BYRD (2973).
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