Comic Book Collecting New York

Sept Classic: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

I will grab a table before the start time (feel free to get us one if you're there first). This was the first book ever assigned when I began high school. I was much different back then, so I barely skimmed it and don't remember anything. Here's the synopsis: Fleeing the crooks at Pencey Prep, he pinballs around New York City seeking solace in fleeting encounters—shooting the bull with strangers in dive hotels, wandering alone round Central Park, getting beaten up by pimps and cut down by erstwhile girlfriends. The city is beautiful and terrible, in all its neon loneliness and seedy glamour, its mingled sense of possibility and emptiness. Holden passes through it like a ghost, thinking always of his kid sister Phoebe, the only person who really understands him, and his determination to escape the phonies and find a life of true meaning. *The Catcher in the Rye* is an all-time classic in coming-of-age literature- an elegy to teenage alienation, capturing the deeply human need for connection and the bewildering sense of loss as we leave childhood behind.

Daniel's Comic Book Workshop

📚🎌 Bi-Weekly Kinokuniya Manga Meetup!

Our **[Discord community](https://discord.gg/sHHWY6fAe)** is where anime and manga fans in NYC connect every day, and every other week we take the community offline with a trip to Books Kinokuniya! It’s the perfect chance to connect in person, browse new releases together, and spend the day surrounded by fellow fans. Whether you’re collecting manga, reading your first series, hunting for figures, or just looking to make friends with people who share your interests, we’d love to have you join us. 📅 When: Every other week (see event date & time) 📍 Where: Books Kinokuniya 1073 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018 ✨ What to expect: * 📖 Browse manga, light novels, and art books * 🛍️ Check out anime figures, collectibles, and Japanese gifts * 🤝 Meet fellow anime and manga fans from the Discord * 💬 Share recommendations and discover new series * 🍜 Optional food, coffee, or bubble tea after the meetup Our Discord is the heart of the community. That’s where we chat throughout the week, share anime and manga recommendations, game together, vote on future meetups, and keep everyone updated on upcoming events. **Join our Discord community:** https://discord.gg/KeqkngjUp Whether you’ve been in the server for years or are just discovering us, we’d love to have you. Come hang out online, then join us at Kinokuniya for our next meetup! 📚✨

📚🌳 Weekly Manga Reading in Central Park!

Our **[Discord](https://discord.gg/sHHWY6fAe)** is where our community connects every day, and each week we bring the community outdoors for a relaxing **Manga Reading in Central Park!** Whether you're catching up on your current series, discovering something new, or just looking for a chill way to spend the afternoon with fellow anime fans, we'd love to have you join us. Bring your favorite manga, a blanket or towel if you'd like, and enjoy a laid-back afternoon of reading, conversation, and making new friends. 📅 **When:** Every week *(see event date & time)* 📍 **Meetup Location:** **Columbus Circle** *(by the Christopher Columbus statue)* ✨ **What to expect:** * 📖 Bring your favorite manga or discover a new series * 🌳 Relax and read together in Central Park * 🤝 Meet fellow anime and manga fans from our Discord community * 💬 Share recommendations, discuss your favorite characters, and chat about all things anime * 🧋 Optional coffee, bubble tea, or food afterward with the group Whether you're into shonen, seinen, shojo, romance, horror, slice of life, or anything in between, everyone is welcome. Come solo or bring a friend—we're always happy to meet new people! Our **Discord** is the heart of the community. That's where we chat throughout the week, share manga and anime recommendations, organize meetups, vote on future events, and keep everyone updated on what's happening next. **Join our Discord community:** https://discord.gg/KeqkngjUp Grab your favorite manga, meet us at **Columbus Circle**, and let's spend a relaxing afternoon reading together in the park. We hope to see you there! 📚🌸

BCC #168: Talking to My Father's Ghost by Alex Krokus

Join us in September to discuss Talking to My Father's Ghost: An Almost True Story by Alex Krokus. (Please note, the dollar fee associated with this event is a suggested contribution to offset Meetup fees and will be discussed at the event. No need to worry about it before then.) **Where to Get It** Borrow from the library: * [NYPL](https://borrow.nypl.org/search/card?recordId=23710002) (or [ebook](https://borrow.nypl.org/search/card?recordId=23793626)) * [BPL](https://discover.bklynlibrary.org/item?b=12917461) (ebook also available) * [QPL](https://www.queenslibrary.org/graphic-material/Talking-to-my-father's-ghost-:-an-almost-true-story/1571088) (ebook also available) Buy the print book from a local book shop: * [Books Are Magic](https://www.booksaremagic.net/item/ld4DDtkH237OSB7cFf0GOQ) Check for availability at a Brooklyn comic shop: * [Anyone Comics](https://anyonecomics.com/) * [Desert Island](https://www.desertislandbrooklyn.com/) * [Galaxy Comics](https://www.facebook.com/GalaxyComicsBklyn/) Order the print book: * [BookFinder](https://www.bookfinder.com/) Buy the e-book: * [Kindle](https://www.amazon.com/Talking-My-Fathers-Ghost-Almost-ebook/dp/B0DM2P8L5Y/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GFeoz5T6SRhOvVp3C0YgYUDkIcIaIUX7yQC_KrV7HNeBEUObl7gXM6esrVqoUw37RzcfDHpyEiwE8p7knxxPI6FR6tzaqfxEAOsVyepEVAq-fjieWbm_3UBrjv2OMZ9gGgLnoVZRO5zP7TCUA0DIpAgUFwJwE1yVAPfCAYyV-kIrsp1odQ8V2lYmk8unqfUaQhjjMBGmEgPIqknh4srrIz4k9Y1Xjl-zQlzGRNyjxPk.thkUDeDP-IcAEVVko5MA8t2N8HjWUWULC6dlm66LIMg&qid=1787457565&sr=8-1) * [Nook](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/talking-to-my-fathers-ghost-alex-krokus/1146180597?ean=9781797228198) From the publisher: “Shortly after his funeral, my dad started haunting me . . . and it's been a delight!” —Alex Inspired by real-life experience, Alex Krokus's graphic novel is a heartfelt and humorous story of losing a parent and getting to know him better after his passing. Set over the course of a single year, this book follows Alex and his father’s ghost as they stroll along winter beaches, camp in rattlesnake-infested deserts, and share countless diner meals together. Between fielding fatherly lectures on the importance of doing his taxes, how to properly shovel the driveway, and why he should always tip twenty percent, Alex tries to figure out what he needs to say to his dad. Is this a good time for him to come out as bisexual? Or maybe he should ask his dad why he loved drinking so much when it nearly destroyed his health? With help from his mom, his brother, a whole cast of extended family members, and, of course, the ghost himself, Alex tries to figure out how to say goodbye. In the tradition of Roz Chast's *Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?* and Alison Bechdel's *Fun Home*, this graphic novel uses humor to examine family foibles and eccentricities as well as the experience of losing a parent. Relatable and heartfelt, it speaks to the universal experience of grief and how it ripples through a community. **Check out our sister groups!** * [Brooklyn Movie Club](https://www.meetup.com/brooklynmovieclub/) * [Williamsburg Book Club](https://www.meetup.com/williamsburg-book-club/)

WTF (Weekly Tuesday Folders)

**NEW LOCATION:** OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. We meet as a group to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginners to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You can bring your own paper and books, so you can just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let us know and we will try our best to accommodate. OMG NYC's WTF (Weekly Tuesday Folders) meetup is now located at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library at 455 5th Avenue. The meeting is on the 3rd floor in room 303. Registration is strongly recommended. You can go to the website [bit.ly/omgorigami](bit.ly/omgorigami) and register for the date you will be attending. Seating is limited so those who register for the event are given priority. Food is not allowed in this library except on the 7th floor. Covered drinks are allowed. The library policy for this meetup is that it is for adults only.

Book to be discussed: “Flesh” by David Szalay

"Teenaged István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. Shy and new in town, he is a stranger to the social rituals practiced by his classmates and is soon isolated, drawn instead into a series of events that leave him forever a stranger to peers, his mother, and himself. In the years that follow, István is born along by the goodwill, or self-interest, of strangers, charting a rocky yet upward trajectory that lands him further from his childhood, and the defining events that abruptly ended it, than he could possibly have imagined. A collection of intimate moments over the course of decades, *Flesh* chronicles a man at odds with himself—estranged from and by the circumstances and demands of a life not entirely under his control and the roles that he is asked to play. Shadowed by the specter of past tragedy and the apathy of modernity, the tension between István and all that alienates him hurtles forward until sudden tragedy again throws life as he knows it in jeopardy. 'Spare and detached on the page, lush in resonance beyond it' (NPR), *Flesh* traces the imperceptible but indelible contours of unresolved trauma and its aftermath amid the precarity and violence of an ever-globalizing Europe with incisive insight, unyielding pathos, and startling humanity." — [goodreads.com](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214152261-flesh?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14) After the meeting, we head over to Julius' (one of the oldest operating gay bars in NYC) to chat about things other than books. Julius' is at 159 West 10th Street (on the corner of Waverly Place, about a block from the library). www.juliusbarny.com

40's & Over Mixer (Drink Specials)

\***TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/40s-over-mixer-tickets-1996371427681](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/40s-over-mixer-tickets-1996371427681) (Multiple groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We'll have a good # attending). Join us for an unforgettable evening at the stylish at the stylish heated, enclosed rooftop - the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and meet new friends—all while enjoying breathtaking views. Whether you’re coming solo or with a group, our friendly hosts will be there to greet you and help spark meaningful connections throughout the night. Finally a party where you will meet others your age who are interested in the same things as you. Make new friends in your age group from several social groups at this unique and fun event. How it works: * **Ice breakers that will connect you with others** * **Hosts on hand to welcome and introduce you to others at the event** * **Up to 50 Meetup members coming to mix, mingle, network** * **Fun music played at conversational levels** FAQS: **Is this for singles?** This is for anyone looking to connect with others. We will have one color dedicated to “singles” so you can see who the other singles are. **How many members will attend?** This is a multi-Meetup group event. This page only shows a small portion of the actual attendees. Based on other RSVPs and members who have already prepaid, we will have a good # of members attending! **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 80% attend on their own. **How should I dress?** We just suggest neat casual. \*Limited # of tickets available for $15. Price will go up to $25 as event gets closer. No tix sold at door. To find more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-social-group-316399833010](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-social-group-316399833010)

The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group September Meetup

Please, répondez sil vous plaît (RSVP) whether you are joining or not. Come join [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/), for some conversation, discussion, socializing and some fun. Share your affections, enthusiasms, interests and knowledge for Science Fiction and/or Fantasy, during [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group September MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/315793540/)", on Wednesday 2 September 2026, at 6:30 PM. Join other like minded individuals in sharing our common affections, enthusiasms, interests and knowledge for Science Fiction and/or Fantasy, at [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group September MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/315793540/)", on Third Tier/Uppermost/Second Floor, NOT the entresol/mezzanine level, seating area of [Food Gallery 32](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/). To possibly find [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/), please, search for and seek out [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Members](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/members/), on the Third Tier/Uppermost Level/Second Floor, NOT the entresol/mezzanine level, seating area of [Food Gallery 32](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/). There will likely be a paper sign reading, "[The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)". To possibly recognize the [Assistant Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) of [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/) and the [MeetUp Event Host](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) it is perhaps advisable to view their [MeetUp Member Profile picture](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/). Viewing [MeetUp Member Profile pictures](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/members/) of fellow [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Members](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/members/) might be of some assistance as well. [Food Gallery 32](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/) is located at [11 West 32nd Street (Korea Way), between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in KoreaTown, Manhattan](https://www.google.com/maps/place/11+W+32nd+St,+New+York,+NY+10001). And as [Food Gallery 32](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/) is a place of business and commerce, attendees are encouraged and requested to make some purchases from the [Vendors](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/about-3) in [Food Gallery 32](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/). PLEASE, BE ADVISED AND AWARE, AND NOTE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: • Each and every individual attendee is fully culpable, fully liable and fully responsible, for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. • Each and every individual attendee is fully culpable, fully liable and fully responsible for their own expenses and tabs, including, but not limited to all charges, all fees, all taxes, all tips and all gratuities. • Each and every individual attendee, either by merely RSVP (répondez sil vous plaît)ing, by merely attending or by merely joining, represents and affirms that they, are fully vaccinated, inoculated and immunized against COVID-19, have not tested positive for COVID-19 anytime within the past twenty-one (21) days, and are exercising and will exercise proper COVID-19 Pandemic precautionary, preventative and safety practices and measures. • Each and every individual attendee acknowledges and understands that if the weather, the day of, is inconducive to conducting activities or inclement, activities may be relocated, postponed and/or cancelled. Most sentient beings are invited and welcome to join and attend.

Tough Guy Book Club - New York NY

Join us for the New York Chapter of Tough Guy Book Club. You can find out this month's book here [https://toughguybookclub.com/books](https://toughguybookclub.com/books?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5aL8E3xpn05czDIaY5kEiHH3oABs4hICFLOrNXUsW-0gY5HePBTW1ni0SYzw_aem_qNxAzG9ij-sVr5-Rf8Uw3Q) If you have the chance, try to pick up the book and read a couple of pages before the night. If you haven’t, come anyway, no one gives a damn. We are not your boss. If you got one, make sure to bring your copy of the books down, it’ll help you talk about bits of it, we suggest underlining stuff that sticks out to you as important. Also like all months, we will be announcing next month’s book at the meeting and handing them out to those of you who were wise enough to pre-order last month. See you there. Want to know more about Tough Guy Book Club? Read this - [http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us](http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5QrDxxQmsaiuIfgbomTP4b6948UogKCm9U4Dudq5-VU_8aUx5RnTiUjO_R1Q_aem_n5AIic3b6NMTZ5TUJGTLkw)

Speed Friending (Expand Your Social Network)

\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669) *(\*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. They are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)* Summer is a great time to meet new people and make new friends! Come expand your social circle at this fun and friendly event! Prior to the event, we will provide you with some ice breaker questions that you can use, or you can make up your own. At the event, participants will be broken up into groups of 3-4 people. The group will stay together for about 5-10 minutes and at the end of the round, half of the participants will move to a new station and start a new round, meeting new people. \*\*\*\*\*1 item minimum purchase (drinks, non alcoholic is ok, and/or food) FAQs: **How many will attend?** This is a MULTI-GROUP partner Meetup. We will have a good number of members attending. **Can I come alone?** Yes. 95% of those attending will be coming on their own. This is a great way to network, connect and make new friends! **Is this age-specific?** 20s, 30s, 40s. We usually get a good mix of ages. **Do I need to get ticket in advance?** Yes. Prepay only event. $19-$25 depending upon available spaces/how early you purchase ticket

In Person Speed FRIENDING NYC- expand your social circle-

Prepay is required at [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669) \*RSVPS on here do not count as admission. All tickets prepaid at link above. Ignore any references that says you can rsvp and pay the organizer directly. 1 item minimum purchase required. THIS IS **NOT** A DATING EVENT! If you are looking to expand your social circle, get some fresh air and make new friends/activity partners, then this Meetup is for you! HOW IT WORKS: 1. Prior to the event, we will email you with some ice breaker questions that you can use, or you can make up your own. 2. At the event, participants will be broken up into groups of 3-4 people. 3. The group will stay together for about 5-10 minutes and at the end of the round, half of the participants will move to a new station and start a new round, meeting new people. FAQs: How many will attend? This is a MULTI-GROUP partner Meetup. Don't go by the RSVPs you see in this group alone. We will have a good number of members attending. Can I come alone? Yes. 95% of those attending will be coming on their own. This is a great way to network, connect and make new friends! Is this age-specific? This particular event is NOT age specific and open to all. RSVPS on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event. Must get ticket in advance to attend. $19.95-$25 depending upon how early you purchase ticket. Ignore any references that say you can pay the organizer directly. Prepay is required at \*RSVPS on here do not count as admission. All tickets prepaid at link above.