WWW of RI Women’s Book Club: Birding With Benefits

Our January Women’s Wilderness Weekend of RI Women’s Book Club will discuss Birding With Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb.

‘Birding with Benefits’ by Sarah T. Dubb is the subject of the January Women’s Wilderness Weekend of RI women’s Book Club book club meeting.

A divorcee embarks on her “year of yes” and crosses paths with a shy but sensitive birdwatcher who changes her life in this charming rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood.

Newly divorced, almost-empty-nester Celeste is finally seeking adventure and putting herself first, cliches be damned. So when a friend asks Celeste to “partner” with his buddy John for an event, Celeste throws herself into the role of his temporary girlfriend. But quiet cinnamon roll John isn’t looking for love, just birds—he needs a partner for Tucson’s biggest bird-watching contest if he’s ever going to launch his own guiding business. By the time they untangle their crossed signals, they’ve become teammates…and thanks to his meddling friends, a fake couple.

Celeste can’t tell a sparrow from a swallow, but John is a great teacher, and the hours they spend hiking in the Arizona wilderness feed Celeste’s hunger for new adventures while giving John a chance to practice his dream job. As the two spend more time together, they end up watching more than just the birds, and their chemistry becomes undeniable. Since they’re both committed to the single life, Celeste suggests a status upgrade: birders with benefits, just until the contest is done. But as the bird count goes up and their time together ticks down, John and Celeste will have to decide if their benefits can last a lifetime, or if this love affair is for the birds.

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Anyone in the WWW of RI community is welcome to participate regardless of your attendance at our weekend events.

WWW of RI Book Club Rules:

• Please obtain a copy of the book, either by borrowing from the library, borrowing from someone you know, or purchasing. Read the book on your own, prior to our discussion date. Audio books are good too. 
• We will meet in person to discuss the book. 
• Please read the book, or at least attempt to read it so you can contribute to the discussion.
• Everyone reads at their own pace, and that is fine. If you finish the book in two days or only get half way through, anyone with interest in the book club can be included.
• Any and all conversation is welcome at the book discussions but please be courteous and kind. You can disagree with someone, but always do so respectfully. 
• You do not need to participate every month to be part of the book club. Read what interests you and attend when you can.
• Book suggestions are highly welcome. Please let us know what you are interested in.

Discussion for Birding With Benefits will take place on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.  To be included, please reach out to our book club coordinator, Jessy at jessyjakul@gmail.com.