"The Hakawati" by Rabih Alameddine

Schedule

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Libanais Sweets and Restaurant | Lincolnwood, IL

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For August, we are reading "The Hakawati" by Rabih Alameddine. Depending on the weather, we might be able to eat in the pergola outside.
How to Join:
Members will receive the Google form RSVP link through email or Facebook Messenger and have access before it's opened to non-members. Even if you can’t make it, please RSVP—it helps me keep things straight.
Where to Get Copies:
Five copies will be available at the Northtown branch at Western and Pratt under the name "Lula's Book Club". They are first come, first serve.
You can find out what other libraries have copies to borrow here: https://search.worldcat.org/title/167764279
Prep for the Event:
Here are some questions to get us thinking before we meet: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/1456/the-hakawati-by-rabih-alameddine/readers-guide/
Reminders:
This is a reminder that since we have immunocompromised folks in the group, all attendees must be vaccinated to attend.
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Where is it happening?

Libanais Sweets and Restaurant, 3300 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712-1302, United States

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