# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ask a Coffee Maker / Wanderlust Book Club: The Monk of Mokha - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Let's drink Yemeni coffee and discuss the true story of a young man who revives the ancient art of making it and brings it to the U.S.About this EventHi, it’s Vanessa, your ENLIGHTENMENT host.I love to travel, and read books about other amazing places I love and would love to visit. I’m hoping there are other travelers, both active and armchair, who feel the same. So for us, here is the Wanderlust Book Club, which alternates every month with the California Club (books about the Golden State we live in).I’m on a coffee kick, so for June, I picked , by Dave Eggers, because it’s all about the hottest type of coffee around. Published in 2018, it’s the true story of a young Yemeni-American man who dreams of reviving the ancient art of Yemeni coffee. The book chronicles his journey from working as a doorman in San Francisco to traveling to his ancestral homeland, only to become trapped by the civil war in Yemen, forcing him to find a way out while trying to save his coffee business.Along with the book, I usually invite a special guest to each club meeting, someone who is an expert or very connected to the theme of the book and can answer our questions about the topic. So even if you haven’t finished / opened the book, you can still be part of the conversation.This time, we’ll have the book talk at our special guest’s place: Qisa Coffee in Curtis Park. Owner Abdul Aziz will make our drinks while giving us the history and cultural relevance behind them.Below is the book description. Tickets are $5 (not including Eventbrite’s fee) to reserve your seat at the table on a busy Sunday at the cafe. Claim your seat -*****Mokhtar Alkhanshali is twenty-four, unable to pay for college, and working as a doorman when he becomes fascinated with the rich history of coffee. He travels to Yemen and visits countless farms, collecting samples, eager to bring improved cultivation methods to the countryside. In 2015 he is on the verge of success when civil war engulfs the country. The US Embassy closes, Saudi bombs rain down, and Mokhtar is trapped in Yemen, desperate to escape. A heart-pounding true story, The Monk of Mokha weaves together the history of coffee, the ongoing Yemeni civil war, and the courageous journey of a young man--a Muslim and a US citizen--following the most American of dreams.****For more information about ENLIGHTENMENT and about California Groundbreakers, go to californiagroundbreakers.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/04cf6ae0-6466-11f1-9c86-c3d3270d49a7-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sacramento/ask-a-coffee-maker-wanderlust-book-club-the-monk-of-mokha/100001987371899851 - **Event Categories**: meetups, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 16+ - door_time: 2026-06-14T21:45:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Qisa Coffee - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.18, max: 7.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sacramento - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Qisa Coffee - **lat**: 38.5541482 - **long**: -121.4839021 - **full address**: Qisa Coffee, 2348 Castro Way, Sacramento, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ask a Coffee Maker / Wanderlust Book Club: The Monk of Mokha - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f1a15baa40abc7e41b48e3125a832b8c90d5cc603a4943d8817aa9b5004d0e53-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc8e5e33-gmir.jpg?v=1776165430 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ask a Coffee Maker / Wanderlust Book Club: The Monk of Mokha being held? - **A:** Ask a Coffee Maker / Wanderlust Book Club: The Monk of Mokha takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Qisa Coffee, 2348 Castro Way, Sacramento, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Ask a Coffee Maker / Wanderlust Book Club: The Monk of Mokha? - **A:** Ask a Coffee Maker / Wanderlust Book Club: The Monk of Mokha is strictly for guests aged 16 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 16 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ask a Coffee Maker / Wanderlust Book Club: The Monk of Mokha? - **A:** Ask a Coffee Maker / Wanderlust Book Club: The Monk of Mokha is organized by California Groundbreakers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ask a Coffee Maker / Wanderlust Book Club: The Monk of Mokha is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sacramento, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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