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Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

2023-10-16 16:00:00 2023-10-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening- if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu! Join Grayson's Mystery Book Club in reading this month's selection, Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia! Grayson Branch -

Monday, October 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-16 16:00:00 2023-10-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening- if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu! Join Grayson's Mystery Book Club in reading this month's selection, Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia! Grayson Branch -

A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening- if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu! Join Grayson's Mystery Book Club in reading this month's selection, Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia!

“Noemi Taboada heads to High Place after receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom. She's not sure what she will find for there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. Noemi, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.”

Join us for a discussion of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia at Grayson Sweet Home Café (502 Grayson Parkway, Grayson, GA 30017).Food and drinks are available for purchase from the cafe.


Request your copy of Mexican Gothic now, available in regular print and Large Print, and in e-book and e-audio formats from the Libby app!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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