A great story is a natural launching point for great conversation. Hear other readers’ opinions and perspectives. Cheer or mourn together for your favorite characters. Maybe even get an explanation for a confusing passage.
A new season of library book clubs is under way—and there’s something for every reader. Click on the linked club names, below, to view all 2024–25 selections and sign up.
By registering, Bloomfield Township residents automatically reserve a copy of each month’s book. Nonresidents are welcome to register but must source a copy of each book elsewhere.
Classics Book Club | every other month | 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Tried and true: Read, reflect on, and discuss timeless works in a librarian-led club. Upcoming selections include Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, and The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy.
Lunchtime Book Club | monthly | 3rd Monday, 1 p.m.
Take a midday break to enjoy a lively, librarian-led discussion about popular picks like The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, and Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.
Monday Night Book Club | monthly | 4th Monday, 7 p.m. (wait list)
Formerly known as Books in Bars, these discussions of popular contemporary fiction are led by a librarian. Upcoming selections include When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill, There There by Tommy Orange, and Happy Place by Emily Henry.
Mystery Book Club | monthly | 3rd Wednesday, 1 p.m.
If your favorite reads are all about whodunnit, this is the group for you. Upcoming selections include The Windsor Knot by S. J. Bennett, The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey, and Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon.
Pages Across Nations, an International Book Club | monthly | 1st Wednesday, 7 p.m.
In this librarian-led club, readers discuss works by contemporary authors from around the world. Upcoming selections include Perfect Nine by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong (Kenya), The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa (Japan), and Swallowing Mercury by Wioletta Greg (Poland).
Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Club | every other month | 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Ditch reality and explore speculative fiction with other like-minded readers. The librarian leader’s selections include Jumpnauts by Hao Jingfang, The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz, and The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed.
Thursday Book Club | monthly | 4th Thursday, 10 a.m.
This librarian-led group reads and discusses a variety of thoughtful selections including popular contemporary fiction, mysteries, and high-profile nonfiction. Upcoming picks include Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle, and The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann.
Tuesday Book Club | 3rd Tuesday 10 a.m.
Read across genres and engage in conversation about highly regarded books including Persuasion by Jane Austen, Bird Brother: A Falconer’s Journey and the Healing Power of Wildlife by Rodney Stotts, and Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.
For more information, contact the Adult and Teen Services department by email at AskAdult@btpl.org or by calling 248.642.5800 and asking for the Adult and Teen Services Desk. If you require additional accommodations, including a virtual option, please contact us at least 24 hours before the program date.
