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Book Club | Swords and Stories

Science Fiction & Fantasy
2026-08-26 11:00:00 2026-08-26 12:00:00 America/New_York Book Club | Swords and Stories Join us in discussing this month's selection, "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman Five Forks Branch -

Wednesday, August 26
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Join us in discussing this month's selection, "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

Whether you're a hardcore fan or new to the genre, join our community for casual, imaginative conversation. August’s Book: The Princess Bride by William Goldman.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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