💖 Pride & Petals Sapphic Romance Book Club March Pick: The Next Chapter by Camille Kellogg
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Calling all sapphic romance lovers! Whether you’re a longtime fan of women-loving-women stories or just discovering the magic of queer romance, Pride & Petals is thrilled to host a free, in-person Sapphic Romance Book Club right here in Oakland.
Our mission is simple: to bring together readers who share a passion for heartfelt stories, swoon-worthy characters, and authentic LGBTQ+ representation. Join us for an evening of lively discussion, tasty snacks, and genuine community connection. Whether you’ve read every sapphic romance under the sun or are just starting your journey, this is a safe, welcoming space to make new friends, share your thoughts, and celebrate love in all its beautiful diversity.
Come for the books, stay for the laughter, and leave with a heart full of joy (and maybe a few new friends!). We can’t wait to meet you and chat about our latest sapphic read.
Space is limited, so make sure you save your spot early for our March gathering.
📖 March’s Pick - The Next Chapter by Camille Kellogg
Katrina Kelly has millions of Instagram followers and a résumé packed with recognizable credits, but behind the scenes, her acting career has stalled, her confidence is shaken, and her questions about her sexuality are getting louder by the day. With the spotlight fading, Kat starts to wonder if a bold rebrand - this time as a queer icon - might be exactly what she needs to get back on track.
Jude Thacker, meanwhile, is doing fine. Definitely fine. She works at a queer bookstore she loves, even as it’s slowly transformed into something unrecognizable. She avoids dating, avoids risk, and avoids anything that might crack open the heartbreak she’s carefully tucked away. Stability feels safer than hope, even if it’s a little lonely.
When Kat and Jude meet in the bookstore, what begins as a calculated publicity move quickly blurs into something real. As media attention ramps up and the line between performance and truth dissolves, both women are forced to ask themselves what they’re willing to risk - their careers, their routines, their sense of safety - for a chance at something honest.
Join us as we dive into this smart, funny, and emotionally resonant sapphic romance about ambition, identity, queer spaces, and the courage it takes to choose authenticity when the whole world is watching.
📚 Book Club Night
📅 Saturday, March 7
🕐 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Pride & Petals - 6607 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
Join us for snacks, chats, and community with fellow LGBTQ+ romance lovers.
And don’t forget, you can always stop by the store to grab your copy of The Next Chapter before book-club night!
✨ The Pride & Petals Sapphic Romance Book Club meets monthly in Oakland to celebrate queer stories, great conversation, and community connection.