The Gilda Stories Book Club

Paschalville Library is hosting a book club discussion of Jewelle Gomez's The Gilda Stories on Saturday, October 24, at 11 AM. It's part of the library's spooky season programming, so it fits right into the October mood. The club is working its way through the novel over a series of sessions, and this one is open to anyone who wants to join in.

The Gilda Stories is a vampire classic that follows a young woman's quest to find freedom and a love thicker than blood. It's not your typical vampire story—it's more of a character study that takes its time with the world it builds. The book club gathers to explore the novel's dynamic themes together, so you'll be talking through the book with other readers rather than just listening to a lecture. If you haven't read it yet, the library has copies available on a first-come, first-served basis, which is a good reminder to stop by early if you need one.

The sessions are aimed at adults and seniors, and there's a virtual attendance option for those who can't make it to the library in person. If you're in the neighborhood, the meeting is at Paschalville Library, a branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia at 6942 Woodland Ave (70th St. & Woodland Ave.) in West Philly. It starts at 11 AM on Saturday, October 24.