# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Historical Fiction Book Club (May)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Our historical fiction pick for May is This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. Meetings last about an hour and discussions are led by one of our staff bookworms. This is a casual, no-commitment book club. There is no fee but we'd appreciate you buying the book club book from us or making another purchase of your choice while you're here. This will help us keep events like this going. Copies of the book are available for purchase now in the store.  https://threebellsbooks.com/item/qu7Mmis64A94j-ZA5k7REA

About the book:

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

“If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing, you’ll love This Tender Land...This story is as big-hearted as they come.” —Parade

The unforgettable story of four orphans who travel the Mississippi River on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression.

In the summer of 1932, on the banks of Minnesota’s Gilead River, Odie O’Banion is an orphan confined to the Lincoln Indian Training School, a pitiless place where his lively nature earns him the superintendent’s wrath. Forced to flee after committing a terrible crime, he and his brother, Albert, their best friend, Mose, and a brokenhearted little girl named Emmy steal away in a canoe, heading for the mighty Mississippi and a place to call their own.

Over the course of one summer, these four orphans journey into the unknown and cross paths with others who are adrift, from struggling farmers and traveling faith healers to displaced families and lost souls of all kinds. With the feel of a modern classic, This Tender Land is an enthralling, big-hearted epic that shows how the magnificent American landscape connects us all, haunts our dreams, and makes us whole.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mason-city/historical-fiction-book-club-may/200029811522117
- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, meetups, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mason City
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 14 S. Commercial Alley, Mason City, IA, United States, Iowa 50401
- **lat**: 43.15158
- **long**: -93.20045
- **full address**: 14 S. Commercial Alley, Mason City, IA, United States, Iowa 50401

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Historical Fiction Book Club (May) being held?
  - **A:** Historical Fiction Book Club (May) takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 14 S. Commercial Alley, Mason City, IA, United States, Iowa 50401.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Historical Fiction Book Club (May)?
  - **A:** Historical Fiction Book Club (May) is organized by Three Bells Books.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Three Bells Books's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Three Bells Books a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Three Bells Books has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Historical Fiction Book Club (May) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mason City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Historical Fiction Book Club (May) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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