June Theme: Spring Awakening & Societal Expectations There's something about June that feels raw and new. The world has thawed, everything is pushing up through the soil, and suddenly you're supposed to have it all figured out. You're supposed to be blooming. But what if you're not? What if the version of you that's expected — the good daughter, the obedient neighbor, the woman who goes to church every Sunday without question — doesn't quite match the person clawing her wa

At RED, we believe book club should be about more than just the book. Sure, we love a juicy plot twist as much as anyone, but it’s the rituals—the snacks, the sips, the laughter, and the late-night debates—that turn a simple gathering into an event you’ll remember. This May, we’re leaning into the shadows, the secrets, and the suspense with Murder Mystery May. This week on our agenda: a dark, gritty mystery that doesn’t flinch. We’re talking about The Hitman’s Apprentice by

May isn’t just for flowers and spring picnics—at RED (Read, Eat, Drink), it’s all about page-turning suspense, decadent bites, and cocktails with a twist. This week, we’re kicking off Murder Mystery May with a cozy whodunit set against the dreamy backdrop of Paris.

There’s a hush at the edge of something big. You know that feeling—a stillness that’s almost electric, as if the world is holding its breath? That’s April’s mood at RED (Read, Eat, Drink), and it couldn’t be a better time to dive into Melani Redmiles-Quinley’s Shark Bunny.

April is a strange month. The air is thick with everything that’s about to happen — storms brewing, flowers plotting their grand entrance, and the sense that something big sits just out of sight. At RED, we love a good moment of suspense. This month, we’re leaning into that restless hush before things explode.

February at RED isn’t for the squeamish. This week, our book club’s heart beats faster as we plunge into the shadows where secrets fester, danger lurks, and betrayal runs deep enough to draw blood. In other words: the perfect backdrop for Agustina Bazterrica’s Tender is the Flesh, a novella that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go.

You know you’re at the right bookclub when the conversation is just as delicious as the snacks. At RED (Read, Eat, Drink), March isn’t just about flipping pages — it’s about diving into a night of sly glances, whispered confessions, and appetizers that look like they came straight from a chef’s Instagram. This month, we’re leaning into the thrill of secrets, danger, and betrayal. Here’s how to turn your next gathering into an experience worthy of the best plot twist.

February’s here, and at RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we’re leaning into the unpredictable—the kind of connections that blindside you in the best way. Our theme this month is Unexpected Relationships. It’s less about perfect matches and more about the way people, places, and even flavors collide when you least expect it. Forget the tired Valentine’s tropes. This is about sparks you never saw coming.

If you’ve ever walked into a bookclub expecting polite chatter and left with a new friend (or a new opinion), you already know: the best stories aren’t always on the page. At RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we like to think of our monthly gatherings as a mash-up of story, flavor, and surprise—where unexpected relationships are just the beginning.

New Year, New Journeys January always brings that secret hush — a little space to breathe, to imagine, to start again. At RED, we believe new beginnings don’t happen alone. We read together, gather around good food, and raise a glass or two. So let’s ease into a new year, side by side, with stories that invite us to wander, wonder, and maybe even unravel a few mysteries about ourselves.

January always feels like a fresh notebook—blank pages, clean lines, endless possibilities. The holidays are behind us, the world is quieter, and it’s the perfect time to gather with friends for a book club that’s about more than just reading. At RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we believe that new beginnings are best celebrated together—with stories, flavors, and a mug (or cocktail glass) in hand. This month, we're easing into the year with comfort, warmth, and a little bit of wonde

Winter Stories & Comfort: A December Gathering with “The Winter People,” Cranberry Baked Brie, and a Fireside Toddy

Let's be honest: There’s no month more tailor-made for book clubs than December. Outside, the wind’s howling, snow is threatening to pile up, and the sun clocks out by 4:30. It’s the perfect excuse to pull up a chair, pile on the blankets, and hunker down with friends over strong drinks, hot snacks, and a story built for cold nights. This month at RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we’re leaning into the freeze — not by wishing it away, but by celebrating books where the weather isn’t

Picture this at your next book club gathering: powdered sugar everywhere, someone yelling “whoa!” at a peanut butter-bacon cocktail, or a copy of Jenny Lawson’s “Furiously Happy” open in someone’s lap while they’re cackling so hard their drink goes up their nose. At RED, that’s just how we like it—messy, cheerful, and a little absurd. Because this November, we’re doubling down on our theme of staying positive in the face of chaos, with a gathering that proves laughter really

If you ask the Danes the secret to happiness, they’ll probably mention hygge long before they talk about money or ambition. Hygge isn’t just a Danish word you see on Pinterest in the fall—it’s a feeling, a way of making ordinary moments comforting and special. And as November rolls in and our book club nights take on their own glow, there’s no better time to learn how to bring more hygge into our gatherings (and our lives).