Side Quest Book Club: "Keeper of Magical Things" @ SQBG

Tue Feb 24 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

Side Quest Books & Games | Somerville

Side Quest Books & Games
Publisher/HostSide Quest Books & Games
Side Quest Book Club: "Keeper of Magical Things" @ SQBG
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Join Side Quest Books & Games for a discussion of Julie Leong's cozy sapphic novel, "The Keeper of Magical Things."
About this Event

ABOUT THE BOOK

An almost-mage discovers friendship—and maybe something more—in the unlikeliest of places in this delightfully charming novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes.
Certainty Bulrush wants to be useful—to the Guild of Mages that took her in as a novice, to the little brother who depends on her, and to anyone else she can help. Unfortunately, her tepid magic hasn’t proven much use to anyone. When Certainty has the chance to earn her magehood via a seemingly straightforward assignment, she takes it. Nevermind that she’ll have to work with Mage Aurelia, the brilliant, unfairly attractive overachiever who’s managed to alienate everyone around her.
The two must transport minorly magical artifacts somewhere safe: Shpelling, the dullest, least magical village around. There, they must fix up an old warehouse, separate the gossipy teapots from the kind-of-flaming swords, corral an unruly little catdragon who has tagged along, and above all: avoid complications. The Guild’s uneasy relationship with citizens is at a tipping point, and the last thing needed is a magical incident.
Still, as mage and novice come to know Shpelling’s residents—and each other—they realize the Guild’s hoarded magic might do more good being shared. Friendships blossom while Certainty and Aurelia work to make Shpelling the haven it could be. But magic is fickle—add attraction and it might spell trouble.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

  • Tickets for this event are $5, which can be used as $5 credit towards a purchase at SQBG on the day.
  • Side Quest Books & Games is located on the Bow Market balcony, in the back left corner. There is an elevator for accessibility in the lobby of Bow Market, to the right of the driveway when you first arrive.
  • Masks are optional, but please let us know and stay home if you are ill.
  • Outside food and drink are welcome.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Side Quest Books & Games, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, United States

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USD 6.24

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