Literature & Libations is a community-based club focused on great books, delicious drinks, and engaging conversations.
Each month, we choose a new book and craft beverages (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic) to build a bridge between the fictional world and our life experiences.
Together we will bring our worlds, perspectives and good energy to one, safe place and enjoy time with community.
Gatherings are are hosted by Joyce Mattioli and held in a cozy setting at The Collective, here in the Historic Northeast District of St. Pete.
$35 (does not include book*)
This Month’s Book
For our first month’s gathering, since we have not yet met altogether, we will vote on our first book!
On Sunday, you will be provided excerpts from 4-5 books. We will read them in a way that aligns with each of our preference (silently, with headphones or as a read-aloud). If this sounds silly, great! We are here to have fun as well as dive into literature with community! This is a way to have an appetizer of variety and based on the group’s highest interest we will choose our first book.
If there are other books of interest within the selection the resonate with the group, we can plan the following book(s) to be read as well. Otherwise, we can have a vote every gathering in order to create a balanced choice system.
Book Buying & Borrowing
We highly recommend checking out your local library to borrow a book as the most affordable option.
To shop local, we recommend the following book stores in the St. Pete/Tampa area (please call to confirm):
Tombolo Books (St. Pete)
The Book Rescuers (St. Pete)
Wilsons Book World (St. Pete)
Books at Park Place (St. Pete)
Book + Bottle (St. Pete)
Black English Bookstore (Tampa)
Mojo Books and Records (Tampa)
For ebooks, audiobooks or online ordering check out:
Hoopla (ebook or audiobook)
Libby (ebook or audiobook)
Thrift Books (new & used hard copy)
About the Host
Joyce Mattioli, founder of Breathe with Joyce believes in the power of mindfulness, and gains the most from practicing mindfulness through yoga, gardening, and crocheting. When she’s not doing those things, she enjoy reading, writing, hanging with her son and husband, catching up with friends, brunch, animals, sunlight, the beach, and recently— making bread!
Connect with her on Instagram and TikTok at @breathewithjoyce