Turn the Page: March
Bookish things to look forward to in March.
Turn the Page highlights upcoming literary events at local bookstores, book-related media, exciting book releases, and reveals the next book club theme.
Bibliophile Collective Book Club
February Book Club in Review
Thank you to everyone who attended our first book club at Bibliotheque on Thursday! Everyone had fantastic selections for the theme, obsession, and it was amazing to hear why the books were picked, what feelings they evoked, and whether our perspectives on obsession were altered by reading the works. By the end of the evening, we all wanted to add every book to our lists!
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Dead Weight by Emmeline Clein
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
Bibliophobia: A Memoir by Sarah Chihaya
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
March Book Club Theme: Soul Sisters
In honor of Women’s History Month, the March book club theme is soul sisters, celebrating the beauty of sisterhood and female friendships. Women’s History Month is a time to honor and embrace the achievements of the women who have come before us and the leading ladies in our lives. Join us as we dive into inspiring stories of connection and empowerment!
RSVP Here: March Book Club
When: Thursday, March 27th @ 6:45pm
Where: Happy Medium
This month’s book club destination is Happy Medium, an art cafe in lower Manhattan. I have been going to art classes and cafe sessions here for a few years now, and am so excited to share it with you all. Join us for collage and conversation to celebrate Women’s History Month!
Some potential picks for this month’s theme could be…
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg
Looking forward to seeing your picks (and adding them to my ever-growing TBR)!
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Upcoming Independent Bookstore Events
March is a time for new releases and exciting conversations, and NYC’s independent bookstores are the place to be. Check out some events I am excited about this month from my favorite independent bookstores:
Corner Bookstore: Lauren Willig launches The Girl from Greenwich Street (March 4)
Ripped Bodice: Romantic Comedy (March 10)
Book Club Bar: Drink n’ Draft Creative Writing Workshop (March 12)
McNally Jackson: Josh Duboff presents Early Thirties, in conversation with Coco Mellors (March 18)
Books are Magic: Marcy Dermansky presents Hot Air, in conversation with Emma Straub (March 19)
Greenlight Bookstore: Hannah Selinger presents Cellar Rat, in conversation with André Hueston Mack (March 25)
Bookish Podcasts to Start the Day
This month’s podcasts focus on bringing people together and highlighting bestsellers. The Brooklyn Public Library’s podcast was a personal favorite, shining the spotlight on library bookclubs and the positive impact they have on the community.
NPR’s Book of the Day: With Dare I Say It, Naomi Watts aims to help menopausal women feel less alone
The Waterstone’s Podcast: Han Kang (We Do Not Part)
BBC Bookclub: Richard Osman (The Thursday Murder Club)
Brooklyn Public Library’s Borrowed: Why We Still Read Together - The Joy of Book Clubs
I recently watched Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold, a documentary about the course of Didion’s life and career, directed by her nephew Griffin Dunne. The film features readings of her written work throughout, coinciding with the events taking place in her life at the time the book or essay was written. It is a beautiful tribute to her legacy and I enjoyed every moment.
If documentaries are your thing (and books are too) I would also recommend The Booksellers, which highlights antiquarian booksellers in New York City. Featuring interviews with some of the most well-known dealers in the business and renowned writers, like Fran Lebowitz, the film is a true celebration of book culture.
March Book Releases
John Green is writing nonfiction. Haymitch Abernathy is finally getting his own book. Cassandra Clare is releasing the second installment in her first adult fantasy series. This month is full of milestones! And they belong on your TBR, or your Kindle, or your library request list…
Looking for your next read? Keep an eye out for these exciting releases hitting the shelves this month:
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami (March 4)
Wild Side by Elsie Silver (March 4)
Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (March 4)
The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare (March 4)
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (March 18)
Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky (March 18)
Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green (March 18)
The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher (March 18)