Lean In Ottawa Presents: Book Club: The River Has Roots

Join Lean In Ottawa for our final book club meeting for 2025 as we read The River Has Roots! We're welcoming all avid readers to come out for an evening of sweet treats and rich conversation.

📖 Book: The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
📅 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Moo Shu Ice Cream, 1-1130 Wellington Street West
🍨 Snacks: We at Lean In Ottawa love to support local, women-owned businesses. We’ve partnered with the folks at Moo Shu to host our book club, and we encourage you to purchase food and drink to support them.

ABOUT THE BOOK

In the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, dwells the mysterious Hawthorn family.

There, they tend and harvest the enchanted willows and honour an ancient compact to sing to them in thanks for their magic. None more devotedly than the family’s latest daughters, Esther and Ysabel, who cherish each other as much as they cherish the ancient trees.

But when Esther rejects a forceful suitor in favour of a lover from the land of Faerie, not only the sisters’ bond but also their lives will be at risk…

Come ready to share your thoughts, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow readers. Spots are limited, so RSVP today and enjoy a relaxing evening with us!

Let's lean in and talk it out 💜

Don't worry if this month's book isn't quite for you - be on the lookout for our future meet ups and something is sure to catch your eye!

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