Montgomery & Taggert and Little House Brewing Co. proudly present: Foam & Fables, A Small Town Romance Book Club!
Our next book club meeting will be held at Little House Brewing Co. on Sunday February 22. Arrive before 4 pm to get settled and the discussion will start around 4:30. Please RSVP in advance so we know how many people to expect.
Author Krystal Marquis will be joining us for this meeting. Little House will be closing to the public at 3:45 pm to accommodate for this meeting. Please RSVP early to reserve your space. Seating is limited so we suggest arriving early. Standing room will be available.
Montgomery & Taggert will have all book club books available to purchase. You can buy the book from their website and pick up at the store.
Little House will create a beer flight paired with themes, tropes, or characters from the book. Other drinks will be available for purchase including a variety of beer, hard seltzer (gluten free), red or white wine, cocktail on draft or a selection of non-alcoholic options.
Foam & Fables merchandise is available on https://www.bonfire.com/store/littlehousebrewing/
Apparel | Bags | Coffee Mugs
Disclaimer: No purchases are necessary to participate. While our book club is open to everyone, some content may be mature and it is recommended for ages 18+. The brewery is strictly 21+ and any minors must be accompanied by their legal guardians to enter. If you are underage and without your legal guardian, you will be asked to leave. No exceptions will be made. Proper identification is required.
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February Book: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
About the Book
In 1910, the Davenports are one of the few Black families of immense wealth and status in a changing United States, their fortune made through the entrepreneurship of William Davenport, a formerly enslaved man who founded the Davenport Carriage Company years ago. Now the Davenports live surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, finding their way and finding love—even where they're not supposed to. There is Olivia, the beautiful elder Davenport daughter, ready to do her duty by getting married. . . until she meets the charismatic civil rights leader Washington DeWight and sparks fly. The younger daughter, Helen, is more interested in fixing cars than falling in love—unless it's with her sister's suitor. Amy-Rose, the childhood friend turned maid to the Davenport sisters, dreams of opening her own business—and marrying the one man she could never be with, Olivia and Helen's brother, John. But Olivia's best friend, Ruby, also has her sights set on John Davenport, though she can't seem to keep his interest . . . until family pressure has her scheming to win his heart, just as someone else wins hers. The first book in a breathless new series, The Davenportsoffers a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked, while delivering a totally escapist, swoon-worthy read. Inspired by the real-life story of C.R. Patterson and his family, it's the tale of four determined and passionate young Black women discovering the courage to steer their own path in life—and love.
About the Author
Krystal Marquis happily spends most of her time in libraries and used bookstores. She studied biology at Boston College and University of Connecticut and now works as an environmental, health, and safety manager for an online retailer. A lifelong reader, Krystal began researching and writing on a dare to complete the NaNoWriMo Challenge, resulting in the first partial draft of The Davenports. When not writing or planning trips to the Book Barn to discover her next favorite romance, Krystal enjoys hiking, expanding her shoe collection, and plotting ways to create her own Jurassic Park.