Reader's Link - Book Groups

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Do you love to read? Want to share your thoughts and ideas with others? Join a book discussion group! By the way, the Library also has book discussion groups for kids. Check out our online calendar for dates, times, and details.

SCPL Book Discussion Groups

Aptos

• Aptos Library Book Discussion Group
  All adults are welcome to participate in the Aptos Library Book Discussion group. Reading selections will be made by the group with an emphasis on thought provoking fiction and challenging non-fiction. For more information check the library Calendar of Events or contact the Aptos library at (831) 427-7702. Facilitator: Judy McNeely
  Meets: Every second Thursday of the month from 1:00p-2:30p

Boulder Creek

• Boulder Creek Book Discussion Group
  Join us at the Boulder Creek Library!
  Meets: Every third Thursday at 11:00am

Branciforte

• Branciforte Library Book Club
  Branciforte Library Book Club meets every third Wednesday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30pm. Book selections are from the Library's Book Club kits.
  Meets: Every third Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30pm

Capitola

• Capitola Book Discussion Group
  All adults are welcome. For more information, call (831) 427-7705.
  Meets: Every first Wednesday of the month at 9:30am

Downtown

• Downtown Library Book Discussion Group
  Bring your lunch and join a lively discussion of contemporary fiction, non-fiction, and more. In the Downtown Library Small Conference Room the third Thursday of each month for adults 18 and older. For more information call Julie Richardson, (831) 427-7707x7648.
  Meets: Third Thursday of every month from 1:00 - 2:00

Felton

• Reading in the Redwoods
  The Reading in the Redwoods book group meets monthly, reading contemporary books chosen by the members. Copies of each month's book are available at the Felton branch library. To be added to our book group email list please call 831-427-3151.
  Meets: Due to the Nov and Dec holidays, there is no meeting in November. We will meet instead on Wednesday, Dec. 7th, from 6:15 - 7:30. We will resume meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month in January

La Selva Beach

• LSB Book Discussion Group
  The LSB Book Discussion Group meets monthly to discuss contemporary fiction, making selections based on the preferences of individuals in the book group. The LSB Book Discussion Group meets at the La Selva Beach Branch Library. Join us by dropping by, or call (831) 427-7710 for more information.
  Meets: Every second Thursday from 10:30 - 11:30
• Passionate Readers Book Discussion Group
  The Passionate Readers meet monthly to discuss contemporary fiction, making selections based on the preferences of individuals in the book group. The Passionate Readers Group meets at the La Selva Beach Branch Library. Join us by dropping by, or call (831) 427-7710 for more information.
  Meets: Every fourth Thursday from 10:30 - 11:30

Scotts Valley

• Genre Book Club
  The Genre Book Club will choose a different genre (fiction, science fiction, mystery, historical fiction, biography, non-fiction, etc.) to discuss at each meeting.
  Meets: Last Thursday of each month at 7:00pm

Other SC County Book Clubs

• Scandinavian Cultural Center Book Club: Exploring Our Roots Through Literature
  The group’s focus is on works depicting historical and cultural aspects of Scandinavian life. Registration is not required. Meeting dates are listed on the Cultural Center calendar. For more information contact Duane at email.santacruz@gmail.com.
• The Literature of the Middle East and the Diaspora Book Group
  The Chai Circle: Politics, Prose and Poems from the Islamic World/Diaspora meets monthly in and around Santa Cruz. Please visit the Facebook group (linked above) for more information.

Resources for Your Book Club

BookBrowse offers a wealth of resources for book clubs, including: Top 10 Book Club Recommendations, advice, reading guides, online book discussions, book club interviews - and much, much more. Free for patrons - just login with your library card!

How to Start

• SCPL Book Club How-to's
  Printable Library brochure with tips for setting up a book discussion group. Also lists resources that are helpful in finding new books--and in researching authors.

Additional Resources

• Amazon.com
  Amazon.com's recommendations for book discussion groups. Browsable by category.
• SCPL Books & Reading Resources
  Links to online resources that will help you find new books, lists of award winners, and author information.