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.

American Chica: Two Worlds, One Childhood is a 2001 memoir by Marie Arana that explores her upbringing between two distinct cultures: the privileged, traditional life of her Peruvian father in Lima and the individualistic, adventurous roots of her American mother in Wyoming. The narrative follows her journey from an idyllic Peruvian childhood to life as an immigrant in the United States, ultimately finding identity in the "hybrid" space between both worlds.