Morbidly Curious Book Club Will Celebrate Second Anniversary
The West Seattle group will mark two years of meetings on September 24, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Books
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The Morbidly Curious Book Club, a West Seattle chapter of a national organization, will celebrate its two-year anniversary on September 24, 2026. The group will host a meeting at the Revelry Room to discuss the book Empire of the Scalpel.
Why it matters
The club was created to provide an alternative to digital doomscrolling through community-based reading. Its focus on dark subject matter reflects the founder's background in legal work and personal history.
The club currently has over 260 registered online members. Its founder, Perla X. Caballero, has significantly increased her personal reading pace, moving from 10 books in 2024 to at least 50 books in 2026.
The players
Perla X. Caballero
She is the founder of the West Seattle chapter of the Morbidly Curious Book Club.
Morbidly Curious Book Club
This organization facilitates local book discussions for readers interested in dark subject matter.
Paper Boat Booksellers
This is a local independent bookstore that partners with the club to supply reading materials.
Pegasus Books
This independent bookstore serves as a procurement partner for the club's reading selections.
The details
Founded in 2024 as part of a national network established in 2021, the group meets at 21-and-over venues in West Seattle. The founder manually manages all social media and graphics, partnering with Paper Boat Booksellers and Pegasus Books to source reading materials.
Timeline
The national organization was established in 2021.
The West Seattle chapter was founded in 2024.
The two-year anniversary celebration occurs on September 24, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The rise of niche local book clubs reflects a broader cultural counter-movement against digital doomscrolling. By fostering physical community interactions, these groups are reclaiming social time from algorithmically driven content platforms.
Interested readers can join the club through its online page to participate in future monthly meetings. Prospective members should note that gatherings are hosted at 21-and-over venues, requiring valid identification for entry.
The takeaway
Engaging with physical community groups can provide a structured way to reduce screen time and deepen personal focus. Regularly committing to a reading list can serve as an effective tool for maintaining mental engagement with complex subjects.
Further reading
Discover more about the local literary scene in the Books section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by West Seattle Blog....
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