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.

Registration for the 2025-2026 membership is now closed, as the membership is full. Sign up for the 2026-2027 membership waiting list below to be the first to hear when new dates are announced and next year’s registration is open!

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2025-2026 Dates

Events of this year’s membership:

  • 9/24/25 - Kick Off

  • 10/15/25 - Excavation by Wendy Ortiz

  • 1/14/26 - Stringing Rosaries by Denise Lajimodiere

  • 2/25/26 - Reservoir Bitches by Dahlia de la Cerda

  • 4/8/26 - Kindred by Octavia Butler

  • 5/20/26 - Right to Sex by Amia Srinivasan

  • 6/24/26 - I See You’ve Called In Dead - John Kenney

What Books We’ll Be Reading

All 6 books in the series are 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, sign up for the waiting list, because seats are limited, and you don’t want to miss your spot!

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 Gyasi

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