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TO THE MOON & BACK BOOK CLUB: GOD BLESS YOU MR. ROSEWATER
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July 8, 2026 at Books Inc. in Alameda, CA
This month, To the Moon & Back Sci Fi/ Fantasy book club will meet to discuss the book God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, or Pearls Before Swine.About God Bless You, Mr. RosewoodEliot Rosewater—drunk, volunteer fireman, and President of the fabulously rich Rosewater Foundation—is about to attempt a noble experiment with human nature . . . with a little help from writer Kilgore Trout. God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater is Kurt Vonnegut’s funniest satire, an etched-in-acid portrayal of the greed, hypocrisy, and follies of the flesh we are all heir to.
Date:
July 8, 2026
Time:
12:00 AM
12:00 AM
Event website: https://www.booksinc.com/pages/events
Event type:
Workshops and Education
Books Inc. in Alameda sits on the main Park Street stretch, mixed in with restaurants, bars, and small shops, so it is easy to pair an event with food or a drink nearby. Inside, it feels like a straightforward neighborhood bookstore: bright lighting, tall shelves, and clear sections for fiction, non-fiction, and kids’ books. There is usually background music at a low volume and enough space to browse without feeling cramped. more...
