The Ruby is excited to host its first meeting of our Graphic Lit Book Club!

Whether you’re a graphic novel and graphic memoir enthusiast, you’ve always hoped to dive into the world of long-form graphic narratives, or you’re just looking for your next great read, we’re thrilled to have a space for discussing graphic literature in a cozy book club setting.

Co-hosted by Rubies Zareen Choudhury and Rebecca Rubenstein, Graphic Lit Book Club will meet from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, with light snacks and tea provided.

For our first gathering, we’ll be reading and chatting about Roaming, the incredible new graphic novel from Jillian and Mariko Tamaki. Read more about the book below, and snag your copy from a local comic book shop (Zareen and Rebecca highly recommend Silver Sprocket and Sour Cherry Comics, both located in the Mission!), one of the many wonderful Bay Area indie bookstores, or even your local library.

For anyone unable to attend (or who wants to talk about all things graphic lit in between meetings), we’ll be keeping the conversation flowing over on The Ruby’s new #graphic-lit-book-club channel on Discord.

This first meeting will be for Ruby members only

About Roaming (from the Drawn & Quarterly website):

“Spring Break, 2009: Five days, three friends, and one big city.

Roaming marks a triumphant return to the graphic novel and deft foray into new adult fiction for Caldecott Medal-winning authors Jillian Tamaki (Boundless) and Mariko Tamaki (Cold).

Over the course of a much-anticipated trip to New York, an unexpected fling blossoms between casual acquaintances and throws a long-term friendship off-balance. Emotional tensions vibrate wildly against the resplendently illustrated backdrop of the city, capturing a spontaneous queer romance in all of its fledgling glory. Slick attention to the details of a bustling, intimidating metropolis are softened with a palette of muted pastels, as though seen through the eyes of first-time travelers. The awe, wonder, and occasional stumble along the way all come to life with stunning accuracy in this sumptuous softcover with gorgeous jacket.

Roaming is the third collaboration from the critically acclaimed team behind Skim and Governor General’s Literary Award winner This One Summer. Moody, atmospheric, and teeming with life, the magic of this comics duo leaks through the pages with lush and exquisite pen work. The Tamakis’ singular, elegant vision of an urban paradise slowly revealing its imperfections to the tune of its visitors’ rhythms is a masterpiece–a future classic for generations to come.”