The In the Margins Book Club, formerly the Well-Read Black Girl Book Club, is hosting an in-person discussion of The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland. The event will take place on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 7 PM at Locavino in downtown Silver Spring. It will be led by Sarah @bookishandblack, who focuses on championing marginalized authors and creating a safe space for all readers. Attendees can enjoy 25% off glass pours and appetizers at Locavino by mentioning the book club happy hour. RSVPs are required to reserve enough seats. The book club selection can be purchased with a 10% discount using the code BKCB2020. The Country of the Blind is a memoir and cultural exploration by Andrew Leland, who is gradually losing his sight due to retinitis pigmentosa. It chronicles his journey from sightedness to blindness, examining the physical, linguistic, political, and social aspects of blindness. Leland navigates changing relationships and his sense of self as he transitions to a life with a disability. The book is a thought-provoking, humorous, and personal account that invites readers to consider a way of being they may never have contemplated before. It promises to be an intellectually exhilarating read. Andrew Leland is a writer whose work has appeared in various publications. He has also produced podcasts and worked as an editor. Sarah Coquillat, the host, created Bookish and Black to engage readers and promote literary discussions, with a focus on BIPOC authors and social justice.