Danielle’s Comments (group member since Apr 07, 2024)

Danielle’s comments from the Prose Over Pints—First Sundays on Tap group.

New year, new books, same great book club vibes! For our first First Sundays on Tap of 2025, we’re diving into stories of love & longing with two unforgettable reads. Everything I Never Told You (📖) is a gripping family drama about unspoken words and the weight of expectations, while Intermezzo (🎧) is a lyrical, dreamlike meditation on grief, memory, and the ache of lost love.

Join us at Lost Time Brewing Co (2145 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122) on March 3 from 5–7 PM to unpack these deeply emotional reads over a good drink. Whether you’ve read both books, one, or just want to listen in, we’d love to have you!

Get ready for some chills at First Sundays on Tap because this month, we’re embracing Spooky Season with two hair-raising reads! Tender is the Flesh (📖), dives into a dystopian world where animal meat is poisonous, and human meat—chillingly called "special meat"—has become legal. Follow Marcos as he navigates the morally twisted industry of slaughtering humans while grappling with the boundaries of his own humanity. If that doesn’t give you goosebumps, And Then She Fell (🎧) is a haunting psychological thriller about a young Indigenous woman, Alice, whose picture-perfect life begins unraveling in terrifying ways. As she struggles with new motherhood, grief, and a disorienting sense of reality, Alice starts to question whether her growing paranoia is real or a product of her mind.

Join us at Local 44 (4333 Spruce Street, 19104) on November 3 from 5-7pm for a spine-tingling discussion of these unsettling tales. Whether you've read both books or are just here for the frights, there’s room for everyone to share in the spooky vibes –no ghostly apparitions allowed!

Don’t be tardy for this party! This month at First Sundays on Tap, we’re heading Back to School with two incredible reads. True Biz (📖) is a hilarious coming-of-age story about two best friends navigating the wild ride of high school, while Educated (🎧) is a powerful memoir about a young woman breaking free from an unconventional upbringing and defying all expectations. Join us for a lively discussion of school days, fresh starts, and the lessons that stick with you long after the bell rings!

Meet us at Local 44 (4333 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104) on October 6 from 5-7pm as we dive into both books. No hall pass required. Whether you’ve read both, one, or none—we won’t quiz you at the door.

It's Hurricane Season at *Second* Sundays on Tap! This month, we're delving into the powerful forces of nature that are Olga Dies Dreaming (📖) and Salvage The Bones (🎧). Join us as at La Placita Fishtown (2211 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125) on September 8 from 5-7pm as we explore stories that capture the intensity, resilience, and human spirit in the face of nature's fury. Read both books or one or none – we promise not to quiz you at the door.

Are you a fan of speculative fiction that builds fabricated (but believable) worlds to address social issues? THEN YOU’RE IN LUCK! This month, First Sundays on Tap dives into alternate realities with two captivating reads: When Women Were Dragons (📖) and Kindred (🎧).

Read both books or one or none – we promise not to quiz you at the door. Come for the literature, stay for the libations at Sacred Vice Brewing - Berks Street Taproom (120 W Berks St, Philadelphia, PA 19122) on August 4 from 5-7pm to explore these alternate histories.

Join us for First Sundays on Tap as we celebrate Pride Month with two compelling LGBTQ+ reads! This month, we’ll dive into The Song of Achilles (📖) and Call Me By Your Name (🎧), each offering unique perspectives and powerful stories that honor the spirit of pride.

Read both books or one or none – we promise not to quiz you at the door. Come for the literature, stay for the libations at Bok Bar (800 Mifflin Street) on July 7 from 5-7pm.

This month, we're diving into the chilling depths of two hauntingly captivating reads: Rebecca (📖) and None of This is True (🎧). Join us as we navigate the murky waters of mystery and intrigue, exploring themes of secrets, deception, and the darkness that lurks beneath the surface. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of Daphne du Maurier or the modern twists of Lisa Jewell, these gripping tales are sure to keep you hooked until the last page.

Read both books or one or none – we promise not to quiz you at the door. Don't miss out on the chance to unravel these literary mysteries with us at Love City Brewing (1023 Hamilton Street, 19123) from on June 2 from 5-7pm.

Memoirs & Mommy Issues

This month, we're exploring the complex dynamics of mother-daughter relationships through the lens of two compelling memoirs: Crying in H Mart (physical book) and I'm Glad My Mom Died (audiobook). Read both books or one or none – we promise not to quiz you at the door.

Don't miss this unforgettable literary fiesta on Cinco de Mayo from 5-7pm at Sor Ynez (1800 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122).