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, article in the NYT (“10 Small Things Neurologists Wish You’d Do for Your Brain”) rounded up neurologist-recommended tips to keep your brain healthy as you age. Among them? Join a book club! A new season of book clubs begins in September. Registration opens August 1.
Click on the linked club names, below, to view all current selections and sign up, starting August 1.
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.
Librarian-led 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. Selections include Lorna Dune by R. D. Blackmore, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, and A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. -
Cookbook Club — new!
every other month | 3rd Saturday, 12 p.m.
Explore an array of cuisines and cooking styles! Selections include Vietnamese Food Any Way by Andrea Quynhgiao Nguyen, Dining In by Alison Roman, and My Kitchen Year by Ruth Reichl. -
“Fade to Black” Romance/Romantasy Book Club — new!
monthly | 4th Friday, 4 p.m.
Read and discuss all kinds of love stories! Selections include The Love Haters by Katherine Center, Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan, and Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter. -
Lunchtime Book Club
monthly | 3rd Monday, 1 p.m.
Take a midday break to enjoy a lively discussion about popular picks like The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, and Back After This by Linda Holmes. -
Monday Night Book Club
monthly | 4th Monday, 7 p.m.
Formerly known as Books in Bars, these discussions focus on contemporary fiction. Selections include The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez, Five-Star Stranger by Kat Tang, and Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. -
Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Club
monthly | 1st Thursday, 7 p.m.
Ditch reality and explore speculative fiction with other like-minded readers. Selections include The Splinter in the Sky by Kemi Ashing-Giwa, Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher, and The Power by Naomi Alderman. -
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 include Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks, How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley, and Women’s Hotel by Daniel M. Lavery.
Volunteer-led clubs
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Mystery Book Club
monthly | 3rd Wednesday, 1 p.m.
If your favorite reads are all about whodunnit, this is the group for you. Selections include The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, and All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker. -
Tuesday Book Club
monthly | 3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Read across genres and engage in conversation about highly regarded books including Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan, Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, and My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.
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.
