Book-ish is an interactive book club delivering WOW experiences, including book discussions, food and beverage offerings, artist appearances, and off-site experiences.

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Our sophomore selection is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind, in keeping with our theme Senses Working Overtime. Like XTC’s Andy Partridge sings, “All the world is football-shaped, it’s just for me to kick in space.

About Perfume: The Story of a Murderer: In 18th-century France, orphan Jean-Baptiste Grenouille became obsessed with crafting the perfect scent while studying under the well-known perfumer Giuseppe Baldini. Jean-Baptiste’s exceptional talent led him to success, murder, and tragedy.

The 1985 novel by German author Patrick Süskind tells a story of creative genius, evil behavior, and powerful scents.