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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: Down Comes the Night by Allison Saft
​Sunday, March 21, 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

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 French Exit by Patrick DeWitt
Monday, March 8th 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) 

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: She Come By It Natural by Sarah Smarsh
​Wednesday, March 3rd, 7:00 PM


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

Memoir/Biography Book Club
(Fourth Thursday 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: All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung​
​Thursday, March 25, 7PM

Previous Titles:  Coming soon!
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Email Marian to RSVP at morrillmarian@gmail.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, Barbara Carroll Roberts!



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

Contemporary Novels Book Club
(Third Wednesdays of the month)

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


Current Selection: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Wednesday, March 17th 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: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
​Monday, March 15th 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.

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: The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty
Sunday, March 7, 4:00 PM

Upcoming selections:
April: Dead Astronauts by Jeff Vandenberg
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 the 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.

Current Selection: Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
Sunday, April 11, 5:00 PM
This meeting will include a special guest appearance by the author, Elle Cosimano!

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

 

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