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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 the 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. 

Current Selection: These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
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Sunday, April 18, 5PM


​Past 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
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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: The Ravenmaster by Christopher Skaife
Monday, April 12th at 7pm

Past Selections: 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) 

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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: 
Broken (In The Best Possible Way) by Jenny Lawson
​Wednesday, May 5th, 7:00 PM


​Contact Gina Warner for more info!
hello@badasswomensbookclub.com
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Memoir/Biography Book Club
(Fourth Wednesday of the Month)

Familiar theme, new leadership! This semi-new book club will be led by Marian Morrill via Zoom.
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Current Selection: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

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Wednesday, April 28, 7PM

Upcoming titles:
May: My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me by Jason Rosenthal


Email Marian to RSVP at morrillmarian@gmail.com.

Contemporary Novels Book Club
(Third Wednesdays of the month)

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


Current Selection: The Grammarians by Cathleen Schine
Wednesday, April 21st at 7PM via Zoom
This meeting will include a special guest appearance by the author, Cathleen Schine!
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​Recent Selections:
​The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca C. Marais 
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Deacon King Kong by James McBride

Email Diane Naughton for more info!
Dianehn@cox.net
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Historical Fiction Book Club
(Third Monday of the Month)

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

Current Selection: Rebel Spy by Veronica Rossi
​Monday, April 19th 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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Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
(First Sunday of the month)

Join former Bards Alley bookseller and man-around-town Derek LeMarr for adventures in far-off fictional settings. This book club meets via Zoom.

Current Selection: Dead Astronauts by Jeff VanderMeer
Sunday, April 25th, 4:00 PM
April's meeting has been delayed to accommodate for Easter.


Upcoming selections:
May: The Unspoken Name by A.K. Larkwood

Email Derek at djlemarr@gmail.com for more information.
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Mystery Book Club
(Second Sunday of every OTHER Month)

Join local author Harper Kincaid (To Kill A Mocking Girl) for a book club that promises twists, turns, and satisfying conclusions. This book club meets via Zoom.

June Selection: TBD


Email Harper at harperkincaid26@gmail.com for more information.

Hours


OPEN TUESDAY-SATURDAY
10am - 7pm

for phone orders, Curbside Pickup, and Browsing (as available)

OPEN SUNDAYS
12pm - 5pm 

for phone orders, Curbside Pickup, and Browsing (as available)

CLOSED MONDAYS

Bards Alley Bookshop

110 Church St NW
Vienna, VA 22180
571-459-2653

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