Few books capture the ache of first love, the sting of heartbreak, and the quiet beauty of healing quite like Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren. We are beyond excited to dive into this tender, nostalgic, and emotionally rich story with all of you.
Told in a beautifully woven dual timeline, we follow Macy and Elliot — first as innocent, book-obsessed teenagers who form a deep friendship (and later something more) in the quiet corners of a bookstore, and then as adults carrying years of silence, unresolved pain, and unfinished conversations. The pages are filled with aching longing, tender moments, and the kind of raw honesty that makes you pause and reflect on your own “what ifs.”
This book doesn’t just tell a love story — it explores how timing, silence, and the words we leave unsaid can shape us in ways we never expect. Whether you’re a longtime romance lover or new to the genre, Love and Other Words promises to pull at your heartstrings and leave you thinking long after the final page
We’ll be discussing this gem in two exciting formats this Month:
Virtual sessions are great, but nothing beats the vibe of a physical meet-up. This month, we are taking our feelings to the grass!
Join us for a Paint & Review session at the Nairobi Arboretum. Whether you’re an artist or just someone who can barely draw a stick figure, come through. We’ll be painting our feelings about Macy and Elliot while we dissect the love story.
● When: Saturday, 28th Feb
● Location: Nairobi Arboretum
● Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
● The Form: Bring your Maasai shuka, snacks, and your painting kit. Whether it’s a wine bottle, a plain t-shirt, or a canvas—let’s see what Elliot and Macy inspire in you!
For those who can’t make it to the Arboretum, we’ve got you covered. Perfect for those joining from across the country or just preferring to cozy up at home with their book and a cup of tea
● When: Sunday, 1st March
● Location: Google Meet
● Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EAT
● The Vibe: Bring your own chai, your favorite words, and zero shame as we obsess over Elliot
Whether you join us in person or online, bring your thoughts, your highlighted passages, and your honest feelings — this book has so much emotional depth, and our conversation is going to be rich, heartfelt, and memorable.
We don't want you to miss out, so visit our events page to add these to your calendar and view more details.
So grab your copy or Ebook, start reading, and get ready to fall in love with Macy and Elliot’s story all over again
As we close the chapter on tender love stories, it’s time to bend reality and test survival. This March, we’re diving into dystopian rebellions, rogue AI, apocalyptic chaos, and worlds where the impossible feels dangerously real.Strap in — it’s about to get cosmic.
May the Force be with us.🚀
🔴 Red Rising — Pierce Brown : A brutal caste system. A world divided by color. When Darrow infiltrates the ruling elite to spark a revolution, survival means strategy, sacrifice, and fire. Fast-paced, ruthless, and impossible to put down.
🌍 Earth Abides — George R. Stewart : After a mysterious pandemic wipes out most of humanity, one man must navigate a silent, abandoned world and question what it truly means to rebuild civilization. Quiet, reflective, and hauntingly timeless.
🤖 All Systems Red — Martha Wells : A self-aware security android hacks its own governor module… and would honestly prefer to binge-watch entertainment feeds. But when a mission goes wrong, Murderbot must protect the very humans it finds exhausting. Sharp, funny, and action-packed.
📱 Cell — Stephen King : A single phone call triggers chaos. Civilization collapses in minutes as an apocalyptic signal turns ordinary people into violent shells of themselves. Dark, relentless, and disturbingly plausible.
Four very different futures. One March choice. Step beyond reality, pick your world, and prepare for impact 🚀
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