Get ready for a delightful literary journey filled with engaging discussions, warm company. You may purchase a Good Stuff to take home at a discounted price. Our bookclub is a celebration of stories, ideas, and the joy of reading, and we can't wait to share this experience with you.

$5 or $10 from each attendee (based off of what you purchase) will be donated to charity: water.

Date: Monday, November 9th

Time: 6:30 pm

Length: 1-2 hours

Location: Sonder Bakehouse

“Imagine, the letters one has sent out into the world, the letters received back in turn, are like the pieces of a magnificent puzzle. . . . Isn’t there something wonderful in that, to think that a story of one’s life is preserved in some way, that this very letter may one day mean something, even if it is a very small thing, to someone?”

Filled with knowledge that only comes from a life fully lived, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of finding solace in literature and connection with people we might never meet in person. It is about the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime.

Sybil Van Antwerp has throughout her life used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings, around half past ten, Sybil sits down to write letters—to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them what she thinks of their latest books, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter.

Sybil expects her world to go on as it always has—a mother, grandmother, wife, divorcee, distinguished lawyer, she has lived a very full life. But when letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life, she realizes that the letter she has been writing over the years needs to be read and that she cannot move forward until she finds it in her heart to offer forgiveness.

Sybil Van Antwerp’s life of letters might be “a very small thing,” but she also might be one of the most memorable characters you will ever read.

Each attendee must purchase (or borrow!) and read the entire book before we meet. Our discussion will be led by Jordyn Roesler, who brings a passion for literature that will add an exciting dimension to our discussions. Her insights are sure to spark thought-provoking conversations that will leave us all pondering long after the meeting ends.

Each attendee will receive the option to purchase a good stuff to take home. It's our way of adding a touch of sweetness to your reading journey. Additionally, a range of beverages will be provided to keep us refreshed and energized throughout the discussion.

Whether you're a casual reader or a devoted bookworm, the Bakehouse Bookclub welcomes all who have a love for the written word. We believe that stories have the power to bring people together and ignite meaningful conversations, and we're excited to create a space where these connections can flourish.