Bel Canto Book Club hosted by Union @ Compound (July 2024)

Join us for the Bel Canto Book Club hosted by Union @ Compund (1395 Coronado Avenue, Long Beach CA 90804). We'll meet every third Thursday of the month to discuss a book of contemporary fiction or non-fiction handpicked by bookstore owner Jhoanna Belfer of Bel Canto Books.

We're celebrating Traveling the Pages with our July book, HULA by Jasmine Iolani Hakes. “A full-throated chant for Hawai'i. Part coming-of-age story, part historical family epic, all love. The pages fly by amidst fluid, furious language and captivating drama. This book breathes new life into island narratives...it's impossible to come away unchanged.” -Kawai Strong Washburn, author of the PEN/Hemingway award-winning Sharks in the Times of Saviors.

In person discussion on Thursday 7/18 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Union @ Compound. Free to attend; RSVP required. Drink/food purchase recommended. Find their full dinner menu here.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Set in Hilo, Hawai’i, a sweeping saga of tradition, culture, family, history, and connection that unfolds through the lives of three generations of women—a tale of mothers and daughters, dance and destiny, told in part in the collective voice of a community fighting for its survival.

ABOUT UNION @ COMPOUND

Union is the meeting of the hearts, souls, and hands that gather people together for a ritual as old as time – to eat and drink. "At the core of Baryo, we’re all about building a vibrant and inclusive community through the art of cuisine, celebrating the richness of various cultures. Our mission is rooted in our personal experiences and upbringing, serving as a platform to share our vision,” said Baryo’s Chef Eugene Santiago. “We’re excited to partner with Compound to amplify our mission of building community and celebrating all cultures through cuisine at Union.”

ABOUT BEL CANTO BOOKS

Bel Canto Books is a proudly woman- and BIPOC- owned independent bookstore with three locations based in Long Beach, California, hosting author events, monthly book clubs, community events, and more. Learn more at belcantobooks.net.

HULA by Jasmine Iolani Hakes

Host or Publisher Bel Canto Books - Long Beach, CA