Reading at the Red House

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Want to guarantee your year will be full of great reads, wonderful discussions, laughter, and amazing food? Join my Reading at the Red House series. You’ll get 7 evenings spent gathering with other women, learning from one another, and building relationships.

When you join us for the Reading at the Red House series, you’ll receive:

  • Full access to 7 dinner events held at The Red House with each dinner including custom designed drinks, appetizers, 3-4 course dinner, and delicious dessert. Everything is made with locally-sourced, fresh ingredients.

  • Copies of the 6 books that will be read as part of the dinner events. 

  • Opportunity to build community with a group of amazing women.

  • First access to all new events.

  • Great swag.

There are only 9 seats available, so don’t delay in booking your spot.

*The membership is available for $350 until the kickoff event.  At the kickoff event, all 6 books we will be reading this coming year will be announced. After the kickoff, the membership price will increase to $425 for the full year.

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2025-2026 Dates

Events of this year’s membership:

  • 9/24/25 - Kick Off

  • 10/15/25 - Book 1

  • 1/14/26 - Book 2

  • 2/25/26 - Book 3

  • 4/8/26 - Book 4

  • 5/20/26 - Book 5

  • 6/24/26 - Book 6

What Books We’ll Be Reading

All 6 books in the series will be announced at the kickoff event. This adds to the excitement, don’t you think?

All of the books I choose for the Reading at the Red House series drive discussion. They’re also just really good books. I make sure to pick books that bring up issues, have lots of different points of view, or focus on a controversial topic.

I do promise that each book will make you think and push your comfort zone just a little bit.

If that sounds good to you, then grab your spot today because there are only 9 seats available.

If you want to know the books we’ll be reading before you make your decision, you can buy a ticket for the Kick Off event and decide then. But, be warned, there may not be spots left by then.

Books the Membership Has Read

2024-2025 reading list:

  • Morning After the Revolution by Nellie Bowles

  • Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenya

  • Life Undercover by Amaryllis Fox

  • Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi

  • Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty

  • Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen

2023-2024 reading list:

  • Small World by Jonathan Evison

  • Burn the Page by Danica Roem

  • Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt by Chris Hedges and Joe Sacco

  • Caste by Isabel Wilkerson

  • Homegoing by Yaa Gyas

Testimonials

  • "I was reluctant to read our 2nd book...but now that I am done reading it, I am glad I did it. Thank you for pushing my boundary."

    -Gayl

  • “Red House Reads events are like no other book group I’ve experienced! The meals Jessica prepares are beyond fantastic, and segue into wonderful conversation with people of varying backgrounds. I never enjoyed ‘book clubs’ before finding Red House.”

    -Jen

  • “I have never experienced hospitality like I have at the Red House. From incredible food to insightful conversations, Jessica has created an environment that facilitates and encourages human flourishing.”

    -Megan