February Book Club

[Martin Phillips]

Hello FYAers,

We had a great discussion today! We spent the first hour catching up (lots going on in the world right now, including some good things -- congrats to Holly on controlling her migraines!) and the rest puzzling over Truthwitch, which sort of stumped us. The February book is contemporary realism about a purity pledge and an unrequited crush. We're going to try to meet in person, weather permitting, hope to see you there! As always, folks are welcome even if they haven't read/listened to the book, if you just want to drop by and say hi!

Selection: Not So Pure And Simple by Lamar Giles
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery (2000 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608) and Zoom ( https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87378153265?pwd=x4dziUNNIOKBr8V1cix79KzszdfbxS.1)

Hope to see you there!

Viva YA,
Martin

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[Martin Phillips]

Just kidding! 11:30 am at Hayes Barton Cafe on Sat, Feb 21!

[Michelle W]

I don’t know why it took me so long to realize but Minetta has an appt that day at 11 so I won’t be able to make it :( 

But you all still should! :)

Michelle 

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[Holly Webster]

Can we move to the 28th?

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[Michelle W]

I don’t want Martin to move it since he was planning the trip! Continue, please! (Unless something popped up for him)

M

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[Martin Phillips]

I could do the 22nd. I was already planning to stay the whole weekend. Can't do the 28th.

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[keri]

IN PERSON NEXT SUNDAY?? MARTIN IN TOWN?? babes maybe I will get off my bum and read a book and come hug everyone!!!!

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[Holly Webster]

Sunday would work for me.

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[Michelle W]

That also works for me! A miracle!

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[Martin Phillips]

Okay. We also have to switch back to Lilly's because the Hayes Barton Cafe is closed on Sundays.

NEW INFO FOR FEBRUARY BOOK CLUB

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

Time: 11:30 am EST

Location: Lilly's Pizza (1813 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608)

See you all there!

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[Holly Webster]

I will be a little late, as church lets out at 11:30. 

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[Holly Webster]

The weather forecast for Sunday is predicting 60-70% chance of rain most of the day. Does Lilly's have much indoor seating? I haven't been there in many years and always sat outside.

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