Stories We Carry

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​In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, Stories We Carry invites women of the Asian Diaspora to gather for an intimate afternoon centered on identity, belonging, and the journeys that shape us.

​Join us for a fireside chat with Yung Le, co-founder of A Novel Affair, the Bay Area’s first romance-only bookstore, as she shares her journey from tech marketing to reimagining the bookstore as an inclusive, community-driven third space.

​This is not just about books. It is about the moments, decisions, and lived experiences behind them.

​Following the conversation, we will gather for a community book swap hosted by Arns of the brbcrying podcast.

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​Theme: A blind book swap for tender hearts

​Bring a physical book that made you feel something deeply. Whether it is grief, love, rage, laughter, or nostalgia, all types of tears are welcome here.

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​Activities include:

​💬 Fireside Conversation — a journey-first dialogue on identity and creation

​📚 Community Blind Book Swap — discover new stories through each other

​🍵 Complimentary matcha and hojicha served by Last Chapter Cafe

​🥐 Light bites (first come, first serve)

​🎁 Gift of a Daily Passion Planner (undated)

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​This gathering is intentionally intimate and designed to create space for meaningful conversation, quiet reflection, and connection within community.

​Come curious, leave with a story to share and reflect on.