Community – Another reason to keep coming back
Books have a way of bringing people together. Here’s what that looks like at Paper Boat.
June Community Events
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Toddler Reading Time
Wednesdays @ 10:30-10:45 am
Storytime for your littlest book lovers. We keep it cozy, silly, and just the right length for tiny attention spans. -
Family Reading Time
Saturdays @ 11-11:30 am
Family Reading Time is for the whole crew. Stories geared toward slightly older readers, best enjoyed together. -
Book Swap
Third Thursday, June 18th @ 5:30-7 pm
Every 3rd Thursday, grab a glass of Darby Winery wine & swap stories – literally.
June’s theme: The Climate or Apocalypse -
Rock Walk
Friday, June 19th @ 5-9 pm
Grab your friends & stroll the West Seattle Junction with a drink in hand, listening to an amazing musical line-up at Summer Fest.
Join a book club
Paper Boat hosts four regularly scheduled clubs here at the shop. We also support two community clubs that meet at locations around West Seattle. Check each club for specific details regarding meeting location, date, and time.
Do you have a book club? Next time you are in the store, register your book club with Paper Boat and all registered members will receive 10% off books ordered for the club. To qualify, clubs need a minimum of 4 members.
The Strange & Unusual Book Club
From mystery to the unusual, this club is for those who don't like book clubs. We keep it casual, chat about the book, swap stories, and have fun. Fiction-focused, bi-monthly, right here at Paper Boat.
Thurs June 11th @ 6pm at Paper Boat Booksellers
Title to Discuss: City Of Rats by Copi
Next meeting: August 13th (Baby In A Box by Sarah Braunstein)
The Modern Classic Book Club
If the second half of the 20th century is your literary sweet spot, this one's for you. The Modern Classic Book Club explores the best fiction written after WWII and before 2000. Come ready to discuss, debate, and rediscover a few gems.
Sun July 5th @ 3pm at Paper Boat Booksellers
Title to Discuss: Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk (1996)
Next meeting: August 2nd (The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (1955))
The Classic Sci-Fi Book Club
If sci-fi is your thing, you've found your people. We dig into everything the genre has to offer: classics, alternate histories, far-future speculation, and beyond. Come ready to talk books and geek out with fellow readers. All are welcome.
Wed July 1st @ 6pm at Paper Boat Booksellers
Title to Discuss: Planet Of The Apes by Pierre Boulle (1963)
Next meeting: August 5th (Rendezvous With Rama by Arthur C. Clark (1973))
The New Romantics Book Club
For readers who love stories about women figuring it all out — messy, funny, heartfelt, and deeply human. The New Romantics Book Club gravitates toward contemporary fiction that follows characters navigating love, identity, and everything life throws at them along the way.
Tues June 30th @ 6pm at Paper Boat Booksellers
Title to Discuss: Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick
Next meeting: TBD
The Classic Novels (and Movies) Book Club
A book club for lovers of classic literature and film. We kick off each meeting with a trivia quiz, delve into a free-range discussion, then choose our next read together. From Austen and Dickens to García Márquez, and occasionally film, we range widely across the classics.
Sun June 28th @ 2:30pm on the outdoor patio at C&P Coffee House on California Ave SW. Discussion begins at 3pm
Title to Discuss: Rebecca (1938) by Daphne DuMaurier. Recommend watching the 1940 film by Alfred Hitchcock
Contact juliawsea@gmail.com to reserve a spot. Free and all are welcome!
The Morbidly Curious Book Club
The local chapter of The Morbidly Curious Book Club. An 18+ non-fiction macabre focused book club diving into the darker parts of your library, whether it's true crime cases, morally ambiguous medical practice, spirits & ghosts, or death.
Thurs June 25th @ 7pm at Jet City Labs
Title to Discuss: Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics, and What Remains by Alexa Hagerty
Next meeting: July 25th @ 12:30pm at Dub Sea Coffee (Madness by Antonia Hylton)
Summer Reading Bingo
Summer is a wonderful time to slow down and get lost in a good book, and we think that's worth celebrating. Summer Reading Bingo is our way of bringing the community together around something we love: reading. Whether you're a kid discovering a new favorite series or an adult finally getting to that book on your nightstand, this program is for you. Pick up a card, read at your own pace, and enjoy the summer, with a chance to win a gift card along the way.
