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Book Clubs

Reading is better together!

Stop by one of IPL's book clubs for good reads, good discussions and good friends!

All book clubs are intended for adults 18 and older, with the exception of the Kids' Summer Book Club.

Book Lover's Happy Hour

WHERE: South Irving Library

WHEN: 6 p.m. every other month

ABOUT:

An informal discussion group for readers who like to talk about books!

Each session focuses on a general theme, rather than an individual book.

UPCOMING READS:

Mar. 30 - Female Trailblazers

Let's talk about our favorite female authors across all genres - the women who paved the way in literary aspects.

May 18 - Speculative Fiction

Come discuss works of science-fiction and fantasy!

Girls' Night Out

WHERE: Valley Ranch Library

WHEN: 7 p.m., 1st Monday of every month

ABOUT:

This women’s only club reads and discusses books about family relationships, love, friendship, and self-discovery.

Limited number of copies of the current month’s selection will be available for check out at the Valley Ranch Library information desk.

Mar. 2 - "This Time Tomorrow" by Emma Straub

Apr. 5 - "All Good People Here" by Ashley Flowers

May 4 - "The Turtle House" by Amanda Churchill

Jun. 1 - "Romantic Comedy" by Curtis Sittenfeld

Heritage Book Club

WHERE: Heritage Senior Center

WHEN: 7 p.m., every 3rd Thursday

ABOUT:

Heritage Book Club is an informal group of mature book lovers who read and discuss a wide variety of titles, from recent literary bestsellers to classic novels. Readers must belong to the Heritage Senior Center in order to join.

Call (972) 721-2496 for more information.

Mar. 19: "The Roaring Days of Zora Lily" by Noelle Salazar

Apr. 16: "The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali

May 21: "Breathless" by Amy McCulloch

Jun. 18: "Meet Me at the Museum" by Anne Youngson

I <3 YA Book Club

WHERE: South Irving Library

WHEN: 7 p.m., every 2nd Thursday

ABOUT:

I “Heart” YA is a book club for adults who can’t get enough of Young Adult literature. Connect with fellow readers as to discuss a wide range of YA books. Adults 18+ are welcome.

UPCOMING READS:

Mar. 12: " Heartless Hunter" by Kristen Ciccarelli

Apr. 9: "The Floating World" by Axie Oh

May 14: "The Reappearance of Rachel Price" by Holly Jackson

Jun. 11: "A Tempest of Tea" by Hafsah Faizal

Middle Grade Book Club

WHERE: Valley Ranch Library

WHEN: 11 a.m.

ABOUT:

Join the Middle Grade Book Club! Kids in grades 4 - 8 will discuss the monthly title and participate in a themed activity or make a themed craft.

This book club is for 4th-8th graders.

UPCOMING READS:

Mar. 14 - The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger

Midweek Mysteries

WHERE: South Irving Library

WHEN: Noon, on the 1st Wednesday of every month

ABOUT:

Join in a lively discussion of the best that the mystery genre has to offer. Topics will range from contemporary works to the grand masters who started it all. Bring a brown bag lunch from home to enjoy.

UPCOMING READS:

Mar. 4: Dana Stabenow's Kate Shugak series

Apr. 1: Matt Coyle's Rick Cahill series

May 6: Gigi Pandian's Secret Staircase mysteries

Jun. 3: Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus series

Novel Fiction Book Club

WHERE: Valley Ranch Library

WHEN: 10 a.m., select Saturdays

ABOUT:

Please join this group for an insightful discussion centered on books from a variety of fiction genres like; Historical, Literary, General, Science Fiction, etc. Maybe even a little romance or suspense thrown in!

Mar. 21: "Mr. Texas" by Lawrence Wright

Apr. 18: "The Book of Doors" by Gareth Brown

May 16: "How to Solve Your Own Murder" by Kristen Perrin

Jun. 27: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus

The Sleepy Hollow Society: A Horror Book Club

WHERE: South Irving Library

WHEN: 6 p.m., on 2nd Thursday every other month

ABOUT:

This new book club is dedicated to the exploration of Horror fiction, and examining the genre’s thematic depth, cultural significance and psychological resonance. Ideal for readers who seek not just to be frightened, but to understand why we fear.

Apr. 9: "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

Jun. 11: "Our Share of Night" by Mariana Enriquez

Super Cool Book Club

WHERE:West Irving Library

WHEN: 7 p.m., every 4th Tuesday

ABOUT:

This group is for readers who enjoy a variety of novels from a range of genres.

The Super Cool Book Club will explore different genres and styles of writing and discuss monthly.

UPCOMING READS:

March 24: "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang

April 28: "The Dream Hotel" by Laila Lalami

May 26: "A Song to Drown Rivers" by Ann Liang

June 23: "Trust Exercise" by Susan Choi

July 28: "Mr. Texas" by Lawrence Wright

Aug. 25: "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore

Sept. 22: "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xochitl Gonzalez

Book Gab to Go!

Register a non-library facilitated book club and check out one of the library's Book Gab to Go! kits to use with a book club. The kits contain 10 copies of the book along with supplemental materials such as reading group guides, an author biography, and book reviews.

Book Gab to Go! kits check out for an extended loan period of six weeks.

Two kits may be checked out simultaneously and can be reserved in advance.

View the available titles in the catalog or ask at an IPL reference desk for more information.

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