The next meeting of the Poppies Book Club will take place Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. on the back patio at Poppies Art and Gifts, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai. The group discussion is free and open to interested adults. Read the book in advance. Members will discuss “When the Killing’s Done,” by T.C. Boyle, an acclaimed author who lives near Santa Barbara. His novel revolves around the local Channel Islands with family drama and conflicts between environment and animal rights activists. Poppies Art and Gifts carries locally made jewelry, photography of Ojai and other places, paintings, pottery, décor, books by local authors, and more. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Wednesday. Email tireswingstudio@gmail.com for more information or to be added to the book club mailing list.