
Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki
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A book club gathering will be held at The Centurion in Newcastle on 13 October 2026 to discuss Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. The evening is designed for conversation and meeting new people, using the book as a starting point for discussion. The plot involves a cursed violinist attempting to win her soul back from the devil.
Whether youβre a true bookworm or simply seeking a motivation to get reading more often, the book club is a great place for conversation and meeting new people! Come and enjoy some interesting discussion alongside more relaxed chatter, with the book as the jumping off point. **π£οΈπ** It's time to play the music with the winner of our next book club poll, **[Light from Uncommon Stars](https://amzn.eu/d/03gdc6Xh)** by **Ryka Aoki**. A brilliant, cursed violinist must win her soul back from the devil by convincing seven musical prodigies to sell their souls for fame. She's on six, but a young transgender runaway is not at all what she expected to find for her seventh. Nor did she expect to find something akin to warmth in a donut shop run by a retired starship captain in the San Gabriel Valley. We follow the three women as their lives cross in this award-winning story of fate, magic, identity and family. *Please note that this book includes adult themes such as homo/transphobia, sexual/physical abuse and harassment, racism, and war.* [The Centurion](https://maps.app.goo.gl/w81SMCQwN29dyAbJ6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy) is a relaxed, elegant and spacious bar with comfortable seating and a quiet atmosphere, well-suited to literary conversations! ππ· Converted from the historic first class lounge at **Central Station** **πβ¨**, its luxuriant environs are situated at ground floor level, easily accessible, with public transport links aplenty nearby. If youβre feeling peckish there are various shops adjacent that you can pick up nibbles from. This is an open session, so feel free to drop by at any time during the evening - weβre pretty easy-going βΊοΈ. **Hope you can join us!** **π€©**
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Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki takes place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 19:00.
Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki is held at The Centurion (the entrance inside the station) in Newcastle upon Tyne (central station, Neville Street. NE1 5DG, Newcastle).
The forecast for Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki is Clear Β· 13Β°C.
Yes β hotels within walking distance of The Centurion (the entrance inside the station) can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki
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A book club gathering will be held at The Centurion in Newcastle on 13 October 2026 to discuss Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. The evening is designed for conversation and meeting new people, using the book as a starting point for discussion. The plot involves a cursed violinist attempting to win her soul back from the devil.
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Whether youβre a true bookworm or simply seeking a motivation to get reading more often, the book club is a great place for conversation and meeting new people! Come and enjoy some interesting discussion alongside more relaxed chatter, with the book as the jumping off point. **π£οΈπ** It's time to play the music with the winner of our next book club poll, **[Light from Uncommon Stars](https://amzn.eu/d/03gdc6Xh)** by **Ryka Aoki**. A brilliant, cursed violinist must win her soul back from the devil by convincing seven musical prodigies to sell their souls for fame. She's on six, but a young transgender runaway is not at all what she expected to find for her seventh. Nor did she expect to find something akin to warmth in a donut shop run by a retired starship captain in the San Gabriel Valley. We follow the three women as their lives cross in this award-winning story of fate, magic, identity and family. *Please note that this book includes adult themes such as homo/transphobia, sexual/physical abuse and harassment, racism, and war.* [The Centurion](https://maps.app.goo.gl/w81SMCQwN29dyAbJ6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy) is a relaxed, elegant and spacious bar with comfortable seating and a quiet atmosphere, well-suited to literary conversations! ππ· Converted from the historic first class lounge at **Central Station** **πβ¨**, its luxuriant environs are situated at ground floor level, easily accessible, with public transport links aplenty nearby. If youβre feeling peckish there are various shops adjacent that you can pick up nibbles from. This is an open session, so feel free to drop by at any time during the evening - weβre pretty easy-going βΊοΈ. **Hope you can join us!** **π€©**
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π Venue
The Centurion (the entrance inside the station)
central station, Neville Street. NE1 5DG, Newcastle
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When is Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki?
Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki takes place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki taking place?
Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki is held at The Centurion (the entrance inside the station) in Newcastle upon Tyne (central station, Neville Street. NE1 5DG, Newcastle).
What will the weather be like at Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki?
The forecast for Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki is Clear Β· 13Β°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki?
Yes β hotels within walking distance of The Centurion (the entrance inside the station) can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki?
Tickets for Book Club π: Light from Uncommon Stars ππ© by Ryka Aoki can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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