five coffees and a book

A colorful retro-style sign with a coffee cup illustration and the text 'Coffee and a Book' in various fonts and colors.

an easy way to talk about hard things

make friends for life.

Five Coffees and a Book is a discussion framework for stories worth sharing. over five weeks, you and 2 to 4 friends will read a book or watch a film together and discuss the ideas you discover within.

Three women sitting together, smiling, holding coffee mugs, in a cozy home setting.
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"the darkness rolled over her" • FREE ebook (ePub)
$0.00 $7.99

how is the free version different from the paid version? it’s free. that’s the only difference. if you are able to pay for it and want to, we will be very grateful. but this story will always be available for free. always.

if you’ve ever felt alone in a room full of people… this story will feel familiar.

“the darkness rolled over her” follows Guin, a woman drowning in darkness. but she isn’t looking for rescue. she isn’t even sure she wants it. then, a simple weekend trip in the mountains becomes something she didn’t expect — a whirlpool of strangers, reflection, and the kind of honesty that changes a life.

it’s gentle, cinematic, and unflinchingly human, this short story explores pain, courage, and the surprising ways hope shows up.

the film adaptation is coming soon.

ePub format • approx. 72 pages

written by paul andrew skidmore

the darkness rolled over her

FREE ebook

how is the free version different from the paid version?

it’s free. that’s the only difference.

if you are able to pay for it and want to, we will be very grateful. but this story will always be available for free.

always.

Five Coffees and a Book • viewable discussion guide (PDF)
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Five Coffees and a Book • viewable discussion guide (PDF)
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PDF of the Five Coffees and a Book discussion guide for “the darkness rolled over her”. this PDF is meant for viewing on a digital device like a laptop or tablet.

PDF discussion guide

also free.

you don’t have to know how to teach or lead a group. the discussion guide does the work for you and gives you good guidance on how to let the conversation flow naturally.

if you can get your friends together for coffee, you can do a Five Coffees and a Book.

click here for a professionally-printable PDF
click here for a professionally-printable PDF
click here to view the guide online
click here to view the guide online

get it to go.

take our Five Coffees and a Book or “the darkness rolled over her” themed merch with you and encourage others as you go.

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Lucy | white glossy mug
$12.00
from the film "the darkness rolled over her"

whether you're drinking your morning coffee, evening tea, or something in between—this mug's for you! it's sturdy and glossy with a vivid print that'll withstand the microwave and dishwasher.

• ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• 20 oz mug dimensions: 4.3″ (10.9 cm) in height, 3.7″ (9.3 cm) in diameter
• lead and BPA-free material
• dishwasher and microwave safe
• blank product sourced from China

this product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
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Five Coffees and a Book | unisex classic tee
$20.00
the 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. it sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. plus, it's extra trendy now!

• 100% cotton
• sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• open-end yarn
• tubular fabric
• taped neck and shoulders
• double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico

disclaimers: 
• due to the fabric properties, the white color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color natural.

this product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Five Coffees and a Book | white glossy mug Five Coffees and a Book | white glossy mug
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Five Coffees and a Book | white glossy mug
$12.00
whether you're drinking your morning coffee, evening tea, or something in between—this mug's for you! It's sturdy and glossy with a vivid print that'll withstand the microwave and dishwasher.

• ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• 20 oz mug dimensions: 4.3″ (10.9 cm) in height, 3.7″ (9.3 cm) in diameter
• lead and BPA-free material
• dishwasher and microwave safe
• blank product sourced from China

this product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
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