Book Club Top Picks
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A Murder for Miss Hortense by
Mel Pennant
Carver Synergy Book Club (January)
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Three Days in June by
Anne Tyler
Lewisville Tuesday at Two Book Club (January)
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The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by
Emma Knight
Lewisville Friends Book Club (January)
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Christmas Crimes at the Mysterious Bookshop by
Otto Penzler, ed.
Rural Hall Only Murders in This Book Club (December)
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Kill for Me, Kill for You by
Steve Cavanagh
Rural Hall Books + Brunch Book club (January)
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Gaytheist: Coming Out of My Orthodox Childhood by
Lonnie Mann
Paddison Voices of Change Book Club (January)
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The Christmas Swap by
Talia Samuels
Central Alliance Book Club (December)
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Killers of a Certain Age by
Deanna Raybourn
Reynolda Manor Mystery Book Club (January)
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Remarkably Bright Creatures by
Shelby Van Pelt
Paddison Books and Brews (January) / Reynolda Cover to Cover Book Club (January)
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Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times by
Azar Nafisi
Rural Hall Book Club (December)
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Super Host by
Kate Russo
Reynolda Cover to Cover Book Club (December)
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The Vanishing Half by
Brit Bennett
Malloy Jordan African American Reads Book Club (January)
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The Silent Patient by
Alex Michaelides
Southside Book Club (January)
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The Wife by
Alafair Burke
Reynolda Mystery Book Club (December)
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Twelve Slays of Christmas by
Jacqueline Frost
Walkertown Tea Time Cozies Book Club (December)
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Five-Carat Soul by
James McBride
Clemmons Book Lovers' Book Club (January)
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Snowblind by
Ragnar Jonasson
Rural Hall Only Murders in this Book Club (January)
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The Risen by
Ron Rash
Rural Hall Book Club (January)
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Eligible by
Curtis Sittenfeld
Walkertown Well-Read Readers Book Club (January)
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Between Two Fires by
Christopher Buehlman
Southside Fright Club (January)
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Ghost on Black Mountain by
Ann Hite
Paddison Horrifyingly Thrilled Book Club (January)
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Crocodile on the Sandbank by
Elizabeth Peters
Walkertown Tea Time Cozies Book Club (January)
Book Club Tips
Library Book Clubs
- Carver Library
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Synergy Book Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. over Zoom. We read African American fiction,
nonfiction, mysteries, crime, and biographies. Join us for an exciting discussion, snacks, and fellowship. Review the list of meeting
dates and titles, find out how to get a Zoom link, and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our
book club page. - Central Library
- Alliance Book Club reads and discusses books by and/or about members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The book club meets on the fourth Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at the NorthStar LGBTQ+ Community Center . Review our list of meeting dates and titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
- Cookbook Club meets monthly on the second Wednesday from noon-2 p.m. This club is perfect for people who want to show off their culinary expertise, pick up new cooking tips, or just sample a lot of delicious homemade food. Review the dates, cooking themes, and more information on our book club page.
- Clemmons Library
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Book Lovers’ Book Club meets on the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The club reads a variety of titles,
including some nonfiction. Titles are selected six months to a year in advance, and book club members take turns facilitating.
Review our list of titles and connect with our catalog on our book club page .
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Clemmons Cookbook Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 12:30 pm. Members choose a recipe from a preselected
book, make the recipe, and bring it in for tasting. Review the dates, cooking themes, and
more information on our book club page .
- Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center
- African American Reads Book Club reads books by and about African Americans. The club meets on the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Attendees can participate in-person or virtually. Review the list of meeting dates and titles, find out how to get a Zoom link, and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
- Paddison Memorial Library
- Books & Brews Book Club meets every fourth Saturday of the month from 4-5 p.m. at Gypsy Road Brewing. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
- Horrifyingly Thrilled Book Club is a space to talk about horror, mystery, and thrillers. Each month on the second Monday at 6 p.m. we’ll discuss a suspenseful book within these genres. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
- Voices of Change Book Club reads and discusses books written by and/or about people of color, individuals living with mental illness, disabilities, and/or are part of the LGBTQ+ community. The club meets every fourth Saturday at noon. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
- Lewisville Library
- Books for Dudes Book Club is for dudes who like to read, are curious about what other dudes are reading, or just want to get back tor reading but don’t know where to start. The club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.
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Tuesday at Two Book Club meets every first Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. The books are selected by the members and are a mixture of fiction (all genres) and nonfiction. This is a perfect group to join to socialize and discuss books. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
- Friends Book Club meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The group reads a mixture of fiction (all genres) and nonfiction, and the books are selected by the group. Attendees take part in a lively discussion about their favorite past time: reading! You do not need to be a member of the Friends go participate. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
- Reynolda Manor Library
- Cover-to-Cover Book Club meets on the last Monday of the month at noon. The club reads a variety of fiction and nonfiction selections. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
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Mystery Book Club invites members to put their detective skills to work as they discuss a new mystery every month. The club
meets monthly over Zoom on the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Review our list of meeting dates and titles, find out how to get a
Zoom link, and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
- Rural Hall/Stanleyville Library
- Books & Brunch Book Club is a #booktok-driven program for fans of anything that has gone viral on social media. The club meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Club members enjoy themed snacks related to the titles being discussed. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
- Only Murders in This Book Club is for fans of cozy mysteries, police procedurals, and/or locked-room mysteries. The club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
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The Rural Hall Book Club is a long-standing book club that covers a wide range of genres. Participants select a
title for their assigned months. This club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Review our list of meeting dates and
titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
- Southside Library
- Fright Walk is a horror book club for adults that meets outside the Cobblestone Farmers Market to walk and talk around Washington Park. The club meets on the first Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. The scary material discussed is not suitable for children, but feel free to bring your friendly furry babies along for the jaunt. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and get more information about the club on our book club page.
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Southside Book Club is a traditional and well-established book club that provides dynamic conversations and excellent snacks.
The club meets every second Monday at 6 p.m. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and get more information about the club on our
book club page.
- Walkertown Library
- Tea Time Cozies Book Club is for anyone who enjoys a cozy mystery, a cup of tea, and a good discussion. The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.
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Walkertown Well-Read Readers Book Club reads a mixture of older and newer fiction titles from all genres. Maybe you didn’t get a chance to discuss an older title the first time you read it. Let’s find out if the new books are worth all the hype. This is a great opportunity to talk about books in a relaxed atmosphere. The club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Review our list of meeting dates and titles and connect with our catalog to put a hold on a book on our book club page.