July Book Club - The Lost Apothecary - In person
What- A Free Book Club offered online and in person
When - August 6th
Where- The Empirical Herbalist's Classroom and online
Time- 6:30 IN PERSON in the Classroom
Book- The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
cost- 1 penny to make it available on the website
This book club is a chance to read fiction books that have have a element of plants. Some will be historical fiction, fantasy, romantasy, myth retelling, cozy mystery etc but all will have somesort of plant aspect to it. So if you like to talk about witches, goddesses, herbalists and deepen connections to like minded people. check us out.
You will need to register for inperson limited space) and online (to get the link to join) but the cost is totally free. Books will be announced at least 6 weeks out so you have time to buy or check out a copy. We will have a discussion and some herbal goodies and hopefully build a community.
This book club is open to everyone. There will be discussions that are frank and honest and sometimes might be triggering.
The Lost Apothecary is a dual time line historical mystery that takes place in London during 1791 and present day. Caroline Parcewell finds a mysterious bottle on a trip to London that leads to a historical discovery about a lost apothecary and its unusual but necessary wares.
Violence & Death: Murder, poisoning, blood, and physical harm.
Abuse: Abusive/toxic relationships, emotional abuse, and gaslighting.
Grief & Fertility: Loss of a child, miscarriage, infertility, and struggles with motherhood.
Relationships: Infidelity and marital betrayal across multiple timelines.
Self-Harm & Suicide: Suicidal ideation and self-inflicted harm