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Queer Book Club – The House in the Cerulean Sea

February 9 @ 2:00 pm 5:00 pm CET

Queer Book Club Villa Vida Café Vienna February 9th

Join Us for the Queer Book Club: The House in the Cerulean Sea

Looking for an inclusive book club in Vienna? 🌈 Join us at Villa Vida CafĂ© on Sunday, February 9th, from 14:00 to 17:00, for a cozy afternoon of snacks, connection, and conversation. This month, we’ll discuss The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, a heartwarming story of found family, acceptance, and love.

📍 Event Details:

  • When: Sunday, February 9th, 14:00–17:00
  • Where: Villa Vida CafĂ©, Vienna
  • Book: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
  • Who: Open to all—whether you’ve read the book or just want to join in.

The House in the Cerulean Sea is a New York Times bestseller and has received several prestigious awards, including:

  • 2021 Alex Award: Recognizing books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults.
  • 2021 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature: Honoring works that exemplify “the spirit of the Inklings” (a group of writers including J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis).
  • 2021 RUSA Reading List: Fantasy Winner: Highlighting outstanding genre fiction.

Additionally, the novel was a finalist for the 2020 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy.

This heartwarming fantasy follows Linus Baker, a diligent caseworker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Tasked with evaluating an orphanage housing six extraordinary children, Linus embarks on a journey that challenges his perceptions and opens his heart to unexpected connections. Themes of found family, acceptance, and love are woven throughout, making it a poignant and uplifting read.


Order Your Book via WhatsApp

Order your copy of Big Swiss directly through our Queer Book Club WhatsApp group, in collaboration with o*books wien. Once ordered, you can pick it up at the store.

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Support Local Literature:
Get your copy from o*books wien, a Vienna bookstore championing inclusive stories.

✹ Don’t miss this chance to connect with Vienna’s LGBTQ+ community over books, snacks, and great conversation!

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