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SUMMARY:‘Reading Came First’ Book Club: Parable of the Sower by Octav
 ia E. Butler
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview\\n&#8220\\;Reading Came First&#8221\\; is a 
 unique book club program launched by the RAPBRARY in partnership with The
  Closet Unlocked and Nobody&#8217\\;s Darling Bar. This program aims to c
 elebrate and amplify literature by Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ authors globa
 lly. It offers a platform for participants to engage in meaningful dialog
 ue\\, connect with the community\\, and explore the richness of Black and
  Brown LGBTQIA+ experiences. The book club will meet monthly\\, with book
  selections rotating every other month to allow ample time for reading\\,
  reflection\\, and discussion.\\nBook Club Meeting #20 Details:\\nOur nex
 t meeting will take place on Thursday\\, October 1st\\, 2026 at 6:30PM\\,
  with a special discussion around our selected text and curated cocktails
 .\\nBook #12: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler\\nBook Discount C
 odes:\\nWomen &amp\\; Children&#8217\\;s First Bookstore: DARLING (10% of
 f)\\nSpecial Features:\\nThemed drink mixes curated for each book selecti
 on\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/chicago/events/readi
 ng-came-first-book-club-parable-of-the-sower-by-octavia-e-butler-2026-10-
 01
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