Join the Gig Harbor Literary Society for our monthly book discussion—an inviting evening of thoughtful conversation, fresh perspectives, and a shared love of reading. Whether you’ve finished the book cover to cover or are simply curious to listen in, all are welcome. Come connect with fellow readers, explore new ideas, and enjoy the kind of lively dialogue that makes literature come alive.

Rough Trade (2024) by Katrina Carrasco is a queer historical crime novel set in 1888 Washington Territory. It follows Alma Rosales, an ex-detective living as a male stevedore named Jack Camp, who runs a dangerous opium-smuggling operation in Tacoma. The story blends queer romance, high-stakes smuggling, and a whodunit mystery. (This is the sequel to The Best Bad Things which we read in 2024.)