New Book Club at East Hampton Starbucks

Fri, 02/07/2020 - 15:46

A free book club will meet at the East Hampton Starbucks starting on Feb. 26.

Christine Sampson

February 7, 2020

The newest book club in town is at the East Hampton Starbucks, and its first book selection honors Black History Month with a special emphasis on Jamaican culture. The book is "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon.

The free book club will have its first meeting to discuss the book on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 5:30 p.m. Starbucks is at 39 Main Street. BookHampton, next door to Starbucks, is offering a special discount of 15 percent off the regular price of the book.

According to an announcement posted in the store, Starbucks will be offering a special drink for the event. On Sunday, March 1, at 5:30 p.m., Starbucks will screen the film version of "The Sun Is Also a Star," with free popcorn and another special drink offer.

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