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 current 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. Selections include The American by Henry James, The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy, and Fer-de-Lance by Rex Stout.
“Fade to Black” Romance/Romantasy Book Club—new!
monthly | 4th Friday, 4 p.m.
This new book club is for teens and adults (ages 16 and up). Read and discuss all kinds of love stories, including those of different cultures and sexual orientations, as well as romantic tropes! Selections include Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood, Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Abike-Iyimide, Heir by Sabaa Tahir, and Lavash at First Sight by Taleen Voskuni.
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 Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katharine Arden, Yellowface by R. F. Kuang, and Family Family by Laurie Frankel.
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. Selections include Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon, A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda, and The Celebrants by Steven Rowley.
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 Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, The Bishop and the Butterfly: Murder, Politics and the End of the Jazz Age by Michael Wolraich, and Dog Eat Dog by David Rosenfelt.
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. Selections include My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite, Tyll by Daniel Kehlmann, and The Bleeding Stone by Ibbrahim Al-Koni.
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 The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed, The Jinn-bot of Shantiport by Samit Basu, and Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi.
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. Picks include Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, 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 Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See, 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.
