
January - My First Romantasy
Casual discussion exploring the first romantasy novels that hooked readers, from ACOTAR era hits to founding authors like Anne Bishop and Diana Gabaldon, with members sharing origin reads and recommendations.
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Spooky-season fantasy romance discussion centered on undead love interests—vampires, liches, zombies, and more. Expect reader recommendations, trope talk, and lively conversation in a cozy book-club meetup setting.

Spooky-season fantasy romance discussion centered on undead love interests—vampires, liches, zombies, and more. Expect reader recommendations, trope talk, and lively conversation in a cozy book-club meetup setting.
Spooky-season fantasy romance discussion centered on undead love interests—vampires, liches, zombies, and more. Expect reader recommendations, trope talk, and lively conversation in a cozy book-club meetup setting.

Readers gather after hours to choose upcoming monthly selections and shape the club’s conversations, sharing preferences for a relaxed community book discussion and future reading schedule.

Readers gather after hours to choose upcoming monthly selections and shape the club’s conversations, sharing preferences for a relaxed community book discussion and future reading schedule.
Readers gather after hours to choose upcoming monthly selections and shape the club’s conversations, sharing preferences for a relaxed community book discussion and future reading schedule.

Monthly discussions explore romance novels, with readers sharing perspectives on the genre and October’s selection, Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. Adult readers and newcomers are welcome.

Monthly discussions explore romance novels, with readers sharing perspectives on the genre and October’s selection, Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. Adult readers and newcomers are welcome.
Monthly discussions explore romance novels, with readers sharing perspectives on the genre and October’s selection, Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. Adult readers and newcomers are welcome.

A late-night ACOTAR fandom bash with a pop-up bookshop, 9:30–10:30 trivia, and costume-friendly hangouts. Expect themed drink specials, crafts and games with prizes, then a midnight pickup of ACOTAR 6.

A late-night ACOTAR fandom bash with a pop-up bookshop, 9:30–10:30 trivia, and costume-friendly hangouts. Expect themed drink specials, crafts and games with prizes, then a midnight pickup of ACOTAR 6.
A late-night ACOTAR fandom bash with a pop-up bookshop, 9:30–10:30 trivia, and costume-friendly hangouts. Expect themed drink specials, crafts and games with prizes, then a midnight pickup of ACOTAR 6.

A welcoming monthly discussion explores romance novels and contemporary love stories, with newcomers encouraged to join adult readers. November’s selection is Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday.

A welcoming monthly discussion explores romance novels and contemporary love stories, with newcomers encouraged to join adult readers. November’s selection is Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday.
A welcoming monthly discussion explores romance novels and contemporary love stories, with newcomers encouraged to join adult readers. November’s selection is Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday.

A welcoming monthly reading group gathers for thoughtful conversation about Sarah Addison Allen’s First Frost, blending Southern fiction, family ties, and a touch of magical realism in a relaxed community setting.

A welcoming monthly reading group gathers for thoughtful conversation about Sarah Addison Allen’s First Frost, blending Southern fiction, family ties, and a touch of magical realism in a relaxed community setting.
A welcoming monthly reading group gathers for thoughtful conversation about Sarah Addison Allen’s First Frost, blending Southern fiction, family ties, and a touch of magical realism in a relaxed community setting.

A midnight book launch brings fantasy readers together to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, with a late-night gathering centered on the new title.

A midnight book launch brings fantasy readers together to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, with a late-night gathering centered on the new title.
A midnight book launch brings fantasy readers together to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, with a late-night gathering centered on the new title.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.
Casual introvert happy hour vibes with a little chit chat before settling into quiet, shared reading time. Bring your own fantasy or sci fi book, then swap rants and raves with fellow readers in a Riverside brewery taproom.

Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.

Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.

Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.

Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.
Bring a book of your choice for a reader-led discussion in a welcoming library setting. Monthly conversations invite neighbors to share perspectives across a wide range of genres.

A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.

A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.
A monthly group discussion centered on the club’s current book selection, with a casual, conversational vibe in a quiet public library setting. Ideal for readers who enjoy shared reflection, recommendations, and community connection.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.
Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

An author conversation explores a debut novel of transatlantic travel, romance, and self-discovery through the perspective of a Black millennial woman, followed by a book signing.

An author conversation explores a debut novel of transatlantic travel, romance, and self-discovery through the perspective of a Black millennial woman, followed by a book signing.
An author conversation explores a debut novel of transatlantic travel, romance, and self-discovery through the perspective of a Black millennial woman, followed by a book signing.

Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.

Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.
Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.

Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.

Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.

A poetry primer centered on the craft of paying close attention, using curiosity and mindful observation to spark new writing. Expect a discussion-based, intimate literary salon vibe with prompts and shared reflection.

A poetry primer centered on the craft of paying close attention, using curiosity and mindful observation to spark new writing. Expect a discussion-based, intimate literary salon vibe with prompts and shared reflection.
A poetry primer centered on the craft of paying close attention, using curiosity and mindful observation to spark new writing. Expect a discussion-based, intimate literary salon vibe with prompts and shared reflection.

A quiet, communal reading session creates space to settle into a book alongside fellow readers, with an unhurried literary atmosphere centered on focused reading rather than discussion.

A quiet, communal reading session creates space to settle into a book alongside fellow readers, with an unhurried literary atmosphere centered on focused reading rather than discussion.
A quiet, communal reading session creates space to settle into a book alongside fellow readers, with an unhurried literary atmosphere centered on focused reading rather than discussion.

Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion, welcoming varied genres and reading tastes. The monthly library gathering meets on the third Wednesday this month.

Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion, welcoming varied genres and reading tastes. The monthly library gathering meets on the third Wednesday this month.
Readers bring a book of their choice for an open discussion, welcoming varied genres and reading tastes. The monthly library gathering meets on the third Wednesday this month.

Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.

Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.
Spooky literary discussion of Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, digging into eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and haunted-house themes. Gather with fellow readers at the Botanical Gardens for an autumn book-club meetup.