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Carpinteria Book Club
October 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 4:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
Join the Carpinteria Library Book Club this month as we read On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous is the critically acclaimed debut novel by Vietnamese American poet and author Ocean Vuong
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Little Dog unearths three generations of family history, exploring his grandmother Lan’s past, his mother’s trauma and abuse, his own identity as a queer immigrant, and an intense, painful first love with a white farm boy named Trevor, who later dies of an opioid overdose. Whether you read every page or just want to connect with fellow local readers, all are welcome to join us for great discussion.
—grab a copy at the front desk and come share your thoughts!