Join a Library Book Club this July

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

All Together Now

#Book Your Summer  

Building that TBR list for an upcoming vacation? Looking for more ideas for books to read for that one elusive Jax Stacks Reading Challenge category? Join a Library Book Club and get book recommendations from librarians and book lovers like you! You might even make some bookish friends you can swap titles with! 


#Never Miss an Event

Sign up for book club emails, program reminders and more at bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates


#Get Rewarded for Reading

You may have heard about Jax Stacks, our year-round reading challenge for adults. Or the fact that you can earn cool prizes for completing at least 12 of the 16 categories. But did you know it has its own Book Club?! And that's not the only thing different about Jax Stacks. The location of the club changes every few months, allowing you to connect with fellow readers all across Jacksonville. 

Get monthly Jax Stacks book recommendations to fulfill your chosen categories on our blog or by email or by requesting a personalized booklist.

#Jax Stacks Reading Challenge

#Jax Stacks Book Club: New Location

This month, we'll be discussing: "A book read by a Library Book Club in 2023" and "A book by a 2023 Lit Chat Author." But you can talk about any book you're reading for the challenge or any category you need help with.

#Southeast Regional Library

Wednesday, July 12 @ 7 p.m.


Coffin Road by Peter May

#Scottish Mystery Book Club

Dive into the thrilling world of "Tartan Noir." Each mystery book takes place in Scotland.

#Regency Square Branch Library

Saturday, July 1 @ 10:30 a.m.

The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman

#Discovery Book Club 

If you're looking to explore different genres or take a chance on something new, this is the book club for you!

#Pablo Creek Regional Library

Thursday, July 6 @ 6:30 p.m.

Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake

#Between the Covers Romance Readers

Can't get enough of a good romance? Read and chat about some of the hottest books in the genre.

#Brown Eastside Branch Library

Monday, July 10 @ 6:30 p.m.

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

#ComiClub Graphic Novel Book Club

Whether you can name every Robin from memory or you liked that one episode of Watchmen on HBO, the ComiClub is here for you!

#Willow Branch Library

Tuesday, July 11 @ 6 p.m.

A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella

#As the Page Turns

Looking for something new to read? Explore mysteries, historical fiction, romance, science fiction and more!

#Mandarin Branch Library

Thursday, July 13 @ 1 p.m.

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

#Starfish Book Club

Like fiction and nonfiction books? Why settle for just one? We'll take an extra look at the subjects of our reading to guide the discussion. 

#Beaches Branch Library

Thursday, July 13 @ 2 p.m.


#Beyond the Panel Graphic Novel Book Club

There’s something for everyone in the world of comics and graphic novels! Join us on the second Thursday of every month to explore genres you might have overlooked in the past. No specific book is required to be read to attend this book club.

#Pablo Creek Regional Library

Thursday, July 13 at 4 p.m. we'll be discussing HORRORFrom cautionary tales to eldritch horror, there are graphic novels that can make your skin crawl. Be shocked! Feel fear! Then, come to the Pablo Creek Library and tell us about all of your new phobias.


A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab

#Excalibris Book Club

A truly fantastic discussion group designed specifically for fans of speculative fiction!

#Regency Square Branch Library

Saturday, July 15 @ 10:30 a.m.

Circe by Madeline Miller

#Nuts About Reading

Read and chat about a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles the thrid Tuesday of the month.

#West Branch Library

Tuesday, July 18 @ 6 p.m.

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

#From Books to Film

Is the book REALLY always better than the movie? We read a book and watch the movie (on our own) and discuss them both.

#Southeast Regional Library

Thursday, July 20 @ 6 p.m.

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

#New Leaf Book Club

Bringing together readers with different and shared interests... Each month, we discuss a title to get you thinking.

#Highlands Regional Library

Saturday, July 22 @ 12:30 p.m.

The Mitford Secret by Jessica Fellowes

#Mysterious Affairs Book Club

Reading and discussing mysteries of all types - from new thrillers to classic cozies, and everything in between!

#Highlands Regional Library

Saturday, July 22 @ 2:30 p.m.

This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

#Shelf Conscious Book Club

Whether you’re an avid reader or struggle to find the time to complete just one book, you are welcome here! 

#Maxville Library

Tuesday, July 25 @ 6 p.m.

The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

#Flamingo Book Club

Spread your wings with a diverse selection of fiction, nonfiction, and some Florida-based literature.

#Beaches Branch Library

Tuesday, July 25 @ 6:30 p.m.

The Five by Hallie Rubenhold

#Club 364.1

Do you enjoy real-life crime stories? 364.1 is the Dewey Decimal number for True Crime books! Meets the fourth Thursday of the month.

#Meeting online via Zoom

Thursday, July 27 @ 7 p.m.