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Start: 19:30
End: 21:00
Join poet, psychotherapist, and activist Franklin Abbott as he reads from his sixth book, Pink Zinnia. Franklin believes that there is poetry in good therapy and therapy in good poetry. He writes about the natural world and creates portraits of friends and teachers with humor and soulfulness. The book's title was inspired by the humble zinnia that his paternal grandmother grew in abundance. Pink was her favorite color. Franklin has read and signed all of his books at Charis. He is Chairperson of the Atlanta Queer Literary Festival and a longtime community activist. | 9
Start: 19:30
End: 20:30
This facilitated book group meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss books that explore gender identity and representation. Join us in December to talk about The John Varley Reader, a collection of John Varley’s best stories from the last 30 years and a must-have for any science fiction reader. From the moment John Varley burst onto the scene in 1974, his writing changed what fans would come to expect from science fiction. His stories have won every award the science fiction field had to offer, many times over. | 10
Start: 19:30
End: 21:00
Come ring in the Solstice and Holiday Season at your favorite neighborhood feminist bookstore! We're hosting our annual open-house, so drop in at any point during the evening. This is a wonderful opportunity to do all your holiday shopping. The knowledgeable bookstore staff will be on hand to help you pick just the right gifts for everyone on your list. We'll have refreshments, holiday cheer and general merry-making throughout the evening, as well as free gift-wrapping for your purchases. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors... see you there! | 11
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