⚓ Plunder My Heart: August Book of the Month at Shipwreck’d
Ahoy, Romantics! Our August Book of the Month discussion is sailing into Shipwreck’d, an immersive pirate pop-up inside The Eleanor in downtown Austin.
We’ll discuss our community-voted pick, A Ship of Bones and Teeth by Karina Halle: a standalone gothic dark-fantasy pirate romance and reimagining of The Little Mermaid.
Book teaser: Desperate for freedom and revenge, a former mermaid is taken hostage by a notorious pirate captain and his haunted crew. When she discovers they share a dangerous enemy, an uneasy alliance gives way to dark secrets, high-seas adventure, and an irresistible attraction.
Tropes:
🏴☠️ Pirate captain | 🧜♀️ Mermaid heroine | 🌊 Cursed seas
🖤 Dark fantasy | 👥 Found family | 🗺️ High-seas adventure
Please review the author’s content warnings before reading.
What to expect
Name tags and casual mingling
A guided discussion with curated questions
An immersive pirate setting
Bookish conversation with local romance readers
10% off food and drinks for guests in full pirate attire
This event is free, and no purchase is required. If it’s within your budget, we encourage you to order a drink or snack to thank Shipwreck’d for hosting our romance readers and help make future returns of this incredible pop-up possible.
New or coming solo? You’re warmly invited! We’ll mingle and make introductions before the discussion begins.
Space is limited to 20 reserved seats. Please RSVP only if you plan to attend, and release your spot if your plans change.
Parking
City-metered street parking is free on Sundays, but finding a space downtown may take time. For carpools or shared rides, connect with fellow readers in the KAR Facebook group.