About this Event
How well do we really know the people we love?
For our final book club of 2026, we’re reading Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. We brought back four books that placed third in our monthly polls, and this one came in second in the November vote.
In 1970s Ohio, sixteen-year-old Lydia Lee is found dead in a lake. As her Chinese American family tries to understand what happened, the novel moves between past and present, revealing how each family member’s hopes and assumptions shaped Lydia’s life. There’s plenty to discuss about belonging, the pressure to live up to someone else’s expectations, and what happens when a family leaves important things unsaid.
About the Book
Title: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Genre: Literary Fiction / Family Drama / Mystery
Pages: 336, depending on the edition
Trigger warnings: Death of a teenager, drowning, grief, racism and racial slurs, suicide-related themes, emotional abuse, infidelity, and sexism
Content Disclaimer
Some of these topics may be difficult for readers. Please read at your own pace and share only what you’re comfortable sharing. We aim to make our discussion welcoming and respectful of everyone’s perspectives.
A Few Reminders
Tickets are non-refundable, so please confirm your availability before booking. If you can’t make it, you’re responsible for finding someone to take your spot.
The discussion starts at 7:00 PM. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to finish the book?
You’re welcome to join wherever you are in the book. Expect spoilers, as we’ll discuss the entire story.
Will we read together?
We’ll use our time together for discussion, so please read ahead.
We can’t wait to wrap up a year of reading with you!
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