
About this Event
Beyond the Page: All About Love
A cozy, reflective evening to sit with bell hooks’ wisdom and move from reading to real lifetogether, with care (and light refreshments).
What’s Included
- Guided group discussion (safe + brave space)
- Light refreshments
- Interactive stations:
- Love Languages Lab: quick quiz & “how I like to be cared for” cards to swap with your table
- Boundary Postcards: write yourself (or a friend) a boundary you’re honoring
- Book bonus: After the session, choose one of the titles, Communion: The Female Search for Love or Salvation: Black People and Love.
Conversation Themes
- Love as daily practice (beyond romance)
- Friendship as healing and accountability
- Grief & resilience—holding sorrow and joy
- Boundaries, self-regard, and community care
Flow of the Evening (approx.)
- Welcome + brief grounding
- Quick recap & gentle icebreaker
- Three themed discussion rounds with short read-alouds
- Light refreshments + Interactive Stations (Love Languages Lab & Boundary Postcards)
- Closing reflection
Who is This For
Readers seeking depth, softness, and community, whether you’re new to bell hooks or returning with fresh eyes.
What to Bring
- A journal or notes app
- Your open heart and curiosity
Seats are limited—come sip, reflect, and step beyond the page with us.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Adanne Bookshop, 115 Ralph Avenue, brooklyn, United States
USD 23.18