Benny Thunders

07/17/2026

Next Book Club & Social 📔 on August 19, 2026 at 6:30pm.

🗓️We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Come in, pour yourself a drink, grab something to eat from Nacho Wagon and socialize with fellow book lovers. We will promptly start the book discussion at 7pm.

Next up: “James” by Percival L. Everett. A Pulitzer Prize winner.

When Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he runs away until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck has faked his own death to escape his violent father. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond. 

Brimming with the electrifying humor and lacerating observations that have made Everett a literary icon, this brilliant and tender novel radically illuminates Jim’s agency, intelligence, and compassion as never before. James is destined to be a major publishing event and a cornerstone of twenty-first century American literature.

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07/17/2026

Our Next Read is Here: "James" by Percival Everett

Up Next: "James" by Percival Everett

07/17/2026

Pour. Sip. Puzzle.
🍺 Pour your beer.
🍷 Pour your wine.
🧩 Then race the clock.

Join us for Speed Puzzle Play at Benny Thunders on Saturday, August 1 at 12 PM. Fastest puzzlers earn the glory. Everyone else earns another pour. 😉

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07/16/2026

Book Club Recap: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Our summer classic read.

Our latest book club took us down the Mississippi with Huck and Jim, sparking discussions that were just as winding and thought provoking as their journey. Including the book’s lasting impact. Thanks to everyone who joined us and shared their perspectives. Another great night of books, beer, and conversation.

See you next month for “James” by Percival Everett. A brilliant reimagining of “Huckleberry Finn” that gives Jim his own voice, revealing a gripping story of survival, wit, and the search for freedom.

06/19/2026

Book Club is always a blast!

06/19/2026

We had the absolute honor of hosting Houston’s very own Lauren Catching Lauren Catching for an exclusive Q&A and book signing of her historical mystery, The Murders on Cripple Creek!

We got to pick Lauren’s brain about the grit of the Old West, the inspiration for C**t Bradford, and everything that goes into writing such an epic saga of family, faith, and survival. There’s nothing quite like hearing the story behind the story directly from the author!

Thank you so much to Lauren for hanging out with us, answering all our burning questions, and signing our copies!

06/12/2026

Exciting News! Meet the Author.

Up Next: "Murders on Cripple Creek" by Lauren Catching

06/12/2026

We are hosting a 4th of July Speed Puzzle Play. Any plans?

Forget waiting for the fireworks at night—the real sparks are flying at NOON! ⏱️💥 We are hosting a 4th of July Speed Puzzle Play, and the clock is ticking.

Whether you’re a solo puzzle prodigy or bringing a crew to conquer the board, it’s a race against time, tradition, and each other.

🇺🇸 When: Saturday, July 4th
⏰ 12:00 PM (Noon)

Grab your red, white, and blue, sharpen those scanning skills, and let’s see who dominates.

For more information:
https://bennythunders.ticketspice.com/speed-puzzle-play-jul-2026

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05/25/2026

Today we raise a glass to those who gave everything. Honoring their courage, sacrifice, and service. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Pour a Glass, There’s Been Two Murders 😱

Up Next: "Murders on Cripple Creek" by Lauren Catching

05/16/2026

We’re Speed Puzzling Again!

Save the date, set your alarms, and clear your schedules:
🗓️ Saturday, June 6th
⏰ 12:00 PM (noon)

Whether you’re looking to beat your personal best, challenge your friends, or just enjoy some good old-fashioned brain-teasing fun, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for.

For more information, link is in our bio.

05/07/2026

Nothing brings a community together quite like good food and a great cause.

Big shoutout to Harvard Elementary School’s Dads Club for putting together an awesome crawfish boil in support of the school!

Events like this help build stronger communities with connections between families, support for the kids, and make lasting memories.

Come hungry, bring your friends, and show some love for the people who make this school community so special!

When: Saturday, May 9th (Rain or Shine)
Time: 3pm until sold out

Cheers!

04/30/2026

Next Book Club & Social 📔 on May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm.

🗓️We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Come in, pour yourself a drink, grab something to eat from Nacho Wagon and socialize with fellow book lovers. We will promptly start the book discussion at 7pm.

Next up: “You and Me and Us” by Alison Hammer

The heartbreaking, yet hopeful, story of a mother and daughter struggling to be a family without the one person who holds them together—a perfect summer read for fans of Jojo Moyes and Marisa de los Santos.

Alexis Gold knows how to put the “work” in working mom. It’s the “mom” part that she’s been struggling with lately. Since opening her own advertising agency three years ago, Alexis has all but given up on finding a good work/life balance. Instead, she’s handed over the household reins to her supportive, loving partner, Tommy. While he’s quick to say they divide and conquer, Alexis knows that Tommy does most of the heavy lifting—especially when it comes to their teenage daughter, CeCe.
 
Their world changes in an instant when Tommy receives a terminal cancer diagnosis, and Alexis realizes everything she’s worked relentlessly for doesn’t matter without him. So Alexis does what Tommy has done for her almost every day since they were twelve-year-old kids in Destin, Florida—she puts him first. And when the only thing Tommy wants is to spend one last summer together at “their” beach, she puts her career on hold to make it happen…even if it means putting her family within striking distance of Tommy’s ex, an actress CeCe idolizes.

As CeCe’s behavior becomes more rebellious, Alexis realizes the only thing harder for her than losing Tommy will be convincing CeCe to give her one more chance.
 
You and Me and Us is a beautifully written novel that examines the unexpected ways loss teaches us how to love.
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04/18/2026

Think you’re fast? Prove it. 🧩

Our Speed Puzzle Play is officially happening on May 2nd! It’s time to see who can snap those pieces into place while the pressure is on. Whether you’re coming for the glory or just the satisfaction of a finished border, we want to see you at the taproom.

Bring your A-game and you A-team. The clock is ticking! ⏱️

The Details:
* When: May 2nd
* The Mission: Complete the puzzle before the competition does.

For more information, link is in our bio.