We read the books that explain the world. Then we talk about them — over coffee, in good company, every Sunday.
It's not about finishing the book.
It's about what the book starts.
Non-fiction · Every Sunday · San Francisco
A provocative and deeply personal book arguing that we should think about the end of life differently — and that a good life means knowing when enough is enough.
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We read non-fiction that challenges assumptions — economics, science, tech, history, and the ideas actively shaping the modern world.
Every Sunday at 1:30 PM we meet at great SF spots. No pretension, no gatekeeping — just genuine curiosity and honest debate.
Finished the book or just the back cover — you're welcome. Come for the ideas, stay for the community.
Not at all. Come with whatever you've managed — half the book, a few chapters, the back cover blurb. We care more about the ideas than the page count. Nobody checks.
Nothing. Hardcover SF is completely free. Just show up with your curiosity — and maybe buy a coffee at whatever venue we're at that week.
We rotate through great spots across San Francisco — coffee shops, bars, the occasional bookstore. The exact venue is posted on Luma about a week before each event.
Our main book club meets monthly on Sundays at 1:30 PM. We also run casual Reading Hours and the occasional Happy Hour throughout the month — check Luma for the full calendar.
Yes — genuinely. Many of our regulars found their people here. Shared intellectual curiosity is a powerful thing. The conversations make it easy to connect.
Members suggest titles, then we vote. We stick to non-fiction — anything that explains the world, challenges an assumption, or tells a story worth knowing. We skip the self-help section.
Please do. New faces are always welcome. Just have them RSVP on Luma so we can get a headcount for the venue.
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