Welcome to the Benshen Book Club — a space to explore bold ideas, powerful stories, and the books that shape how we see ourselves and the world around us.
Each month, we’ll read a new title together—ranging from stories on myth to personal memoirs to timeless classics—and gather for conversation, inspiration and reflection. Expect expanding ideas, behind-the-scenes insights, and conversations that inspire you to think deeper, feel more, and connect with others who are just as curious as you.
Let’s read the world —together.
JUNE PICK
When God Was A Woman by Merlin Stone
This month, we’re reading When God Was a Woman by Merlin Stone, a groundbreaking work of feminist history and archaeology that explores a time—long before patriarchal religions dominated—when societies across the ancient world worshipped female deities as the primary divine power.
Published in 1976, the book presents compelling evidence from mythology, archaeological findings, and ancient texts to argue that early human civilizations—especially in the Near East, Mediterranean, and parts of Europe—once centered their spiritual, cultural, and political lives around the worship of the Great Goddess.
Thursday | June 26th
6-8pm EST
*replay will be available for 2 weeks
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Link to join us virtually! We will invite and encourage our virtual guests to participate as well!
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The replay will be available for 2 weeks after the event is complete!
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Alongside our chosen book, you’ll receive a set of guided prompts to help deepen your reading experience.
These aren’t just discussion questions—they’re invitations to reflect, connect ideas, and explore how the themes show up in your own life. Whether you journal solo or bring your thoughts to the group, the prompts are here to spark insight and meaningful dialogue.
