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Scroll through the many book club options below. More detailed information can be found in the descriptions.

Please Note: Many of our book club leaders are volunteers who are fitting this into their already busy schedules. Please be patient and courteous when requesting additional information or RSVPing, especially during already busy times of year. They will get back to you ASAP.

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YA Book Club
(Third Sunday of every Month)

YA (or Young Adult) does not begin to encompass the scope of this fun literary genre! There is no age limit on membership, the only requirement is that you enjoy books that focus on this vital and tumultuous time of being not quite a kid and not quite an adult! Led by bloggers Christy and Claire of I'm All Booked Up YA. 

The YA Book Club will be back on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 5PM. Have a safe and healthy holiday season!

​Recent selections: A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow;
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

Contact Christy and Claire for more info!
imallbookedupya@gmail.com

Men’s Book Club 
(Second Monday of the Month)

Led by store owner Jen’s husband, Scott, this is the place for guys to come together and discuss books together in a fun and relaxed way. 

Meeting ONLINE and in-person on the porch via Life-size app.

Current Selection: Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Monday, January 11th at 7pm

Recent Selection: In The Land Of Good Living by Kent Russell; 
Notes from the Fog  by Ben Marcus

Contact Scott Morrow for more info! 
csmorrow@me.com

BadAss Women Book Club
(First Wednesday of the Month) 

The name says it all! Join this lively group of women as they read books that make us fired up and deal with issues of importance to ALL women. 

Current Selection: Brag Better by Meredith Fineman
​Wednesday, January 6th, 7:00 PM


​Contact Gina Warner for more info!
hello@badasswomensbookclub.com

#OneViennaReads 
(last Monday of the Month)

Store owner Jen Morrow started up this community book club to help keep us all connected during all the shutdowns due to COVID-19. Each month we will read a book on our own and then come together virtually to discuss the book together. 

The #OneViennaReads Book Club will return in 2021. Have a safe and healthy holiday season!
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Previous Titles:  The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant;
To Kill a Mocking Girl by Harper Kincaid 
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
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Email us to RSVP at events@bardsalley.com

Middle Grade Book Club
Pop-up

Bookseller and teacher Lynne Kohls is leading this pop-up book club to help Middle Grade readers stay connected. Club will meet virtually using Google Meet.

Current Selection: Nikki on the Line by Barbara Carroll Roberts
Sunday, February 21, 4PM

This meeting will include a special appearance by the author!



​Email Lynne for more info:  kohls.klub@verizon.net

Contemporary Novels Book Club
(3rd Wednesdays of the month)

Join Diane and friends as they discuss the latest novels making a splash in the world of fiction.


Current Selection: Writers and Lovers by Lily King
Wednesday, January 20th at 7PM via Zoom
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​Recent Selections: ​The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca C. Marais 
​Deacon King Kong by James McBride

Email Diane Naughton for more info!
Dianehn@cox.net

Historical Fiction Book Club
(Third Monday of the Month)

Join us as we enjoy books that bring history alive through fiction. 

Current Selection: Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham AND Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
​Monday, January 18th at 7pm via Zoom


Recent Selections: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Marilla of Green Gables by Sarah McCoy
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​Email Kristin at kdurham2@gmail.com for more information.

 

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While our café is still unavailable during COVID-19 pandemic, you can host your book club from your home via zoom, google meet, etc. We'll help get it publicized and shared on our website. Not only that, but participants get a 10% discount on book club selections. Just fill in the information below.

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