Black Cat Book Club August 21st 6:15 PM

Monthy meetup led by Cat Neely. Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. 

August 21 6:15pm. Doors close at 6:30.  Use the back door after 6pm. Knock loudly if door is locked. 

Title: The Near Witch

Author: V. E. Schwab

Trigger warnings: ||Graphic: Kidnapping, Self harm, Confinement, Death of parent, Sexism, Violence, Death, Misogyny, Child abuse, Blood, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Child death, Grief, Sexual harassment, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Gun violence, Police brutality, Domestic abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, Torture, Sexual content, Mental illness, Hate crime||

The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children.

If the wind calls at night, you must not listen. The wind is lonely, and always looking for company.

And there are no strangers in the town of Near.

These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life.

But when an actual stranger-a boy who seems to fade like smoke-appears outside her home on the moor at night, she knows that at least one of these sayings is no longer true.

The next night, the children of Near start disappearing from their beds, and the mysterious boy falls under suspicion. Still, he insists on helping Lexi search for them. Something tells her she can trust him.

As the hunt for the children intensifies, so does Lexi's need to know-about the witch that just might be more than a bedtime story, about the wind that seems to speak through the walls at night, and about the history of this nameless boy.

Important Info

*Please don't sign up unless you're 100% committed to showing up. Save that spot for someone who is. We have implemented a new no show and cancelation policy for 2025. So read all the details below. 

New Policy-

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

No refunds will be issued for cancellations

After two no-shows, or two last minute cancellations in a 6 month period, you will no longer be eligible to sign up for future sessions. 

Only purchase a ticket if you're certain you can attend.

Tickets are transferable, but you must email events@theblackcatbodega.com with attendees information at least 12 hours in advance or through discord book club

*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.