Black Cat Book Club- May 21st, 2026

Monthy meetup led by Cat Neely.

Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. 

10 seats available

Meeting date and time: Thursday, May 21 at 6:15. Doors close at 6:30 PM

All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O'Donoghue

Trigger warnings (for a more comprehensive list, see Storygraph content warnings): Homophobia, hate crime, religious bigotry

Short details about the book: After Maeve finds a pack of tarot cards while cleaning out a closet during her in-school suspension, she quickly becomes the most sought-after diviner at St. Bernadette’s Catholic school. But when Maeve’s ex–best friend, Lily, draws an unsettling card called The Housekeeper that Maeve has never seen before, the session devolves into a heated argument that ends with Maeve wishing aloud that Lily would disappear. When Lily isn’t at school the next Monday, Maeve learns her ex-friend has vanished without a trace.

Shunned by her classmates and struggling to preserve a fledgling romance with Lily’s gender-fluid sibling, Roe, Maeve must dig deep into her connection with the cards to search for clues the police cannot find—even if they lead to the terrifying Housekeeper herself. Set in an Irish town where the church’s tight hold has loosened and new freedoms are trying to take root, this sharply contemporary story is witty, gripping, and tinged with mysticism.

Meeting date and time: Thursday, May 21 at 6:15. Doors close at 6:30.

 Tickets & Refund Info 

Please don't sign up unless you're 100% committed to showing up. Save that spot for someone who is.

Please give at least 48 hours notice if you cannot attend, so someone else can take your spot.

No refunds but tickets are transferable, but please email events@theblackcatbodega.com with attendees information or DM on discord or Instagram. 

*This gathering is intended for entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental or physical health care. Above all, we prioritize everyone's privacy and safety.