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Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one at Earnest Brew Works South Toledo, located at 4342 S Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH 43614. 21 and over only.
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
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Authors June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena’s a literary darling. June Hayward is literally nobody. Who wants stories about basic white girls, June thinks. So when June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak accident, she acts on impulse: she steals Athena’s just-finished masterpiece, an experimental novel about the unsung contributions of Chinese laborers during World War I. So what if June edits Athena’s novel and sends it to her agent as her own work? So what if she lets her new publisher rebrand her as Juniper Song-complete with an ambiguously ethnic author photo? Doesn’t this piece of history deserve to be told, whoever the teller? That’s what June claims, and the New York Times bestseller list seems to agree. But June can’t get away from Athena’s shadow, and emerging evidence threatens to bring June’s (stolen) success down around her. As June races to protect her secret, she discovers exactly how far she will go to keep what she thinks she deserves.
Earnest Brew Works is a brewer-owned and operated brewery and tap room. It is the vision of two home brewers who want to share their passion for beer. The brewery pays homage to traditional beer styles while also bringing a fresh take on ingredients.
Books on Tap is presented in partnership by Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Destination Toledo, 419 Ale Trail, and host breweries.
Please note that this is a community location (not at a Library location.) Please see event description to confirm location.