Book Clubs
Book Clubs
Books and Brews Book Club
Adults 21+ are invited join a unique book discussion where we will explore fantasy, science fiction, and speculative fiction titles! Meetings are off site at Burnt Barrel Social, 799 Heartland in Sugar Grove. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Titles rotate each month between mystical fantasy realms, futuristic locations on foreign (and local) planets, spaceships traveling the cosmos, and other science fiction/speculative fiction tales. Registration is required for reserving a table for the group.
Tues. Apr. 25, 6-7pm: Magic and the Shinagami Detective by Honor Raconteur AND All Systems Red by Martha Wells. Click to register.
Tues. May 27, 6-7pm: Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. Click to register.
Tues. Jun. 24, 6-7pm: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Click to register.
Thursday Whodunnit Book Discussion
Our revived mystery discussion group meets once a month to discuss eerie mysteries, spine-chilling thrillers, nail-biting suspense, and scandalous true crime books. Our meetings take place in the Quiet Reading Room. Registration is appreciated.
Thur. Apr. 3, 6-7pm: Tart of Darkness by Denise Swanson. Click to register.
Thur. May 1, 6-7pm: Open Carry by Marc Cameron. Click to register.
Thur. Jun. 5, 6-7pm: Cold Dish by Craig Johnson. Click to register.
Cookbook Book Club
A book club for those who love food. Cook a recipe from our book of the month and bring it to our potluck book discussion. Plates, utensils, and drinks will be provided. All you need to bring is your dish and your appetite. Please register if you can.
Mon. Apr. 14, 6-7pm: The Mexican Home Kitchen by Mely Martínez. Click to register.
Mon. May 12, 6-7pm: The Vegetable Eater by Cara Mangini. Click to register.
Mon. Jun. 9, 6-7pm: Italian Snacking by Anna Francese Gass. Click to register.
Adult Book Discussion
Join us for a book discussion led by patrons! This meeting takes place in Meeting Room C (or the Quiet Reading Room if library programming needs the space). The monthly book is available for pickup at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. No registration required. This group is patron-led.
Mon. Apr. 1, 6:30-7:30pm: Mad Honey by Jody Picoult. Calendar event is here.
Mon. May 6, 6:30-7:30pm: The Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher. Calendar event is here.
Mon. Jun. 3, 6:30-7:30pm: The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony. Calendar event is here.
Book Club Support
Do you have a book club? Did you know the library can help you request copies for your club members to pick up?
Here are the items we will need from you:
- Book Club Meeting Dates
- Titles of Books
- Name of Book Club
- Number of Members
- Material Format Types (regular print, large print, physical audiobook)
- Space Needs - would you like to meet at the Library?
Books can be made available to pick up from the circulation desk at least 1 month before your book club meeting. From the time of request, it will take at least 2 weeks for your books to arrive. Therefore, please request your books at least 8 weeks in advance of your next meeting if you would prefer at least 3 weeks to read your book.
Certain popular titles may not be possible for us to get and we will let you know that upon receiving your title requests.
Click here to send us an email. You can also call us at 630-466-4686 and ask to speak with the Adult Department.
Book Club Suggestions
Here are some great websites that will help you select a book for your club.
Reading Group Choices - This website features a category of user-voted "favorites", as well as new spotlight books. Discussion questions are also provided for each book.
Goodreads - This social media platform where you can "friend" other readers, allows you to track your books - which books you would like to read aka your "TBR - To Be Read" shelf, the ones you have read, and the books you are currently reading. It also features forums and user generated reviews and lists. Here are some Goodreads lists that include top rated books for book clubs:
- Book Club Recommendations
- Book Club Picks Books
- Book Club Book Lists
- The Top 40 Book Club Picks - 2019
Lit Lovers - An online community that includes guide for how to start, run, and discuss a book club, as well as lists of recommended books for discussion.