The PERFECT BOOK CLUB vENUE
While reservations are not required to enjoy The Book Lounge, we offer options for book clubs and other small groups to claim a cozy space to meet. Designed to accommodate groups of various sizes, our flexible packages come complete with 1 glass of wine or non alcoholic beverage and a snack. We also offer charcuterie boards and wine pairings curated to your book, on request, to make your gathering extra special.
If you have a group larger than 8 please contact us and we will be happy to accommodate for your special occasion!
Rachyl Moore: Author Signing!
Join us at The Book Lounge on Saturday, July 4th from 12–3 PM for a special signing event with Rachyl Moore—a dystopian science fiction/thriller writer and author of The Things We Would Bear.
This event is free to attend, and her books will be available for purchase on-site. Stop by to meet the author, get your copy signed, and celebrate the work of a phenomenal independent author!
Event Details
- Date: July 4th, 2026
- Location: The Book Lounge, 631 Central Avenue
- Time: 12pm to 3pm
- Tickets: Free to attend; no reservation required.
About the Book
The Things We Would Bear
"Let no one know you have him."This was the quiet warning Leo received when he was discharged from the Human Military Unit and given his support companion. After human soldiers became obsolete—replaced by intelligent systems and mechanical operators—veterans like Leo were sent to live in the shadows of the HMU Block at the edge of Ft. Stratton. A place for those faded from memory to forget.
Leo wants to stay forgotten. But he wasn't given a standard-issue companion. He got Bear.
Small, silent, and more advanced than any typical unit, Bear is Leo's only tether to stability in a fast-changing world. In the isolation of the city's edge, Leo has remained content for fifteen years. But without Bear, he wouldn't last a day.
Now, Bear is refusing to charge. His battery is draining. Fast.
As the blue fiberoptic fur fades, the isolation Leo built around himself shatters. A nurse, an archivist, and a military engineer start appearing at his door—strangers carrying pieces of a fractured puzzle. They're asking about vanishing files and systems behaving strangely.
They think Leo is involved. They know he has something he shouldn't. They want answers he doesn't have.
Leo only wants one thing.
To fix Bear.
Before he loses him.
Before he loses everything.
Come celebrate this exciting dystopian thriller author, meet Rachyl Moore, and get your books signed!
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The fine print
Any modifications or cancellations are required within 48 hours of your reservation. Any refunds will be issued in the form of a gift card.
Book Club reservation time slots are for 1 1/2 hours. We kindly request you respect this time limitation so other guests may enjoy the space.
Please note that, unfortunately, our food and alcohol licenses do not permit non-service animals on premises. We ask that you share this information with all of your guests.