A book is a natural launching point for great conversation. Hear other readers’ opinions and perspectives; share your own insights. Plus, it’s good for your noggin: An April 3, 2025, New York Times article (“10 Small Things Neurologists Wish You’d Do for Your Brain”) rounded up professional tips to keep your brain healthy as you age. Among them? Join a book club!
Registration is open for the 2026–27 book clubs; new and continuing members should register now.
Click on the linked club names, below, to view all current selections and sign up.
By registering, Bloomfield Township residents automatically reserve a copy of each month’s book to pick up at the Adult & Teen Services desk. Nonresidents are welcome to register but must source a copy of each book elsewhere.
General interest clubs
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Lunchtime Book Club
monthly | 3rd Monday, 1 p.m.
Take a midday break to enjoy a lively discussion about popular picks like Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, and Whistler by Ann Patchett. -
Monday Night Book Club
monthly | 4th Monday, 7 p.m.
Formerly known as Books in Bars, these discussions focus on contemporary fiction. Selections for 2026–27 include Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Culpability by Bruce Holsinger. -
Tuesday Book Club
monthly | 3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Read across genres and engage in conversation about highly regarded fiction and some nonfiction including The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin, My Friends by Fredrik Backman, and Theo of Golden by Allen Levi -
Wednesday Night Book Club
Monthly | 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Read and discuss popular but substantive picks like The Ferryman and His Wife by Frode Grytten, Land by Maggie O’Farrell, and Pool House by Mary H. K. Choi. -
Thursday Book Club
monthly | 4th Thursday, 10 a.m.
Read and discuss a variety of thoughtful selections including popular contemporary fiction, mysteries, and high-profile nonfiction. Picks for 2026–27 include I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney, The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, and A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst.
Genre clubs
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Classics Book Club
every other month | 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Tried and true: Read, reflect on, and discuss timeless works. 2026–27 selections include The Trial by Franz Kafka, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, and Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. -
Cookbook Club
every other month | 3rd Saturday, 12 p.m.
Explore an array of cuisines and cooking styles! 2026–27 selections include Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook by Sohla El-Waylly, Pasta Every Day: Make It, Shape It, Sauce It, Eat It by Meryl Feinstein, and Ghana to the World: Recipes and Stories That Look Forward While Honoring the Past by Eric Adjepong. -
Mystery Book Club
monthly | 3rd Wednesday, 1 p.m.
If your favorite reads are all about whodunnit, this is the group for you. 2026–27 selections include Saltwater by Katy Hays, Slow Horses by Mick Herron, and The Fraud by Zadie Smith. -
Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Club
monthly | 1st Thursday, 7 p.m.
Ditch reality and explore speculative fiction with other like-minded readers. The group alternates reading sci-fi and fantasy. 2026–27 selections include The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Canas, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera, and All Systems Red by Martha Wells.
For more information, contact the Adult and Teen Services department: email AskAdult@btpl.org or call 248-642-5800.
If you require additional accommodations, including a virtual option, please contact the library at least 24 hours before the program date.
