#Celebrating Book Clubs
Hey, Book Club fans: We've got some exciting news from the Library Foundation of Jacksonville!
Members of library and other community book clubs throughout Duval County are invited to a first-of-its-kind Book Club Celebration featuring New York Times and international bestselling author Madeline Martin on Saturday, October 19 from 1-4 p.m. in the Conference Center at Main Library.
Madeline Martin will discuss her experience as a writer, local book club member, and an author-guest of numerous book clubs across the country. Tenikka Hughes, news anchor for CBS 47 and Fox 30, will also facilitate a panel of local book club leaders and address questions from the audience. Rona Brinlee, owner of The BookMark in Neptune Beach, will discuss popular books and upcoming releases of particular interest to book clubs.
Please note: This is a fundraising event, benefitting the Library Foundation of Jacksonville, with a ticket price of $35. The mission of the Library Foundation is to inspire, advocate and grow philanthropic support for the Jacksonville Public Library in service to lifelong learners throughout our diverse community. The BookMark will also have Madeline Martin's books and others for sale at the event.
Of course, our free Library Book Clubs continue this September with some great book discussions. And if you can't get enough reading and recommendations: There's also still plenty of time to finish the Jax Stacks Reading Challenge and pick up a few books from one of the three #1 New York Times bestselling authors who'll be headlining Jax Book Fest 2024.
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#Adult Reading Challenge
If you haven't joined the Jax Stacks Reading Challenge yet... there's still time (and plenty of cool prizes up for grabs)! Get monthly Jax Stacks book recommendations to fulfill your chosen categories on our blog or by email or by requesting a personalized booklist.
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#Jax Stacks Virtual Book Club
We will discuss: "A book in translation written in the 21st century" on Tuesday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m., live on Zoom. Note: No specific book is required to be read for this book club but it is a way for you to get (and give) extra book recommendations! Come talk about the books you're reading!
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#This Month's Book Club Picks
#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, September 5, @ 6:30 p.m.
Discussing The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky
#Excalibris Book Club
A truly fantastic discussion group designed for fans of speculative fiction!
Regency Square Branch Library
Saturday, September 7, @ 10:30 a.m.
Discussing Already Dead, by Charlie Huston
#Comic 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, September 10, @ 6 p.m.
Discussing Mister Miracle, by Tom King
#As the Page Turns
Looking for something new to read? Explore mysteries, historical fiction, romance, science fiction, and more!
Mandarin Branch Library
Thursday, September 12, @ 1 p.m.
Discussing The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon
#Tangled Webb Book Club
Get caught up in a good book at Webb! We read and chat about a variety of fiction titles.
Webb Wesconnett Library
Thursday, September 12, @ 7 p.m.
Discussing The Water Keeper, by Charles Martin
#Nuts About Reading
Read and chat about a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles on the third Tuesday of the month.
West Branch Library
Tuesday, September 17, @ 6 p.m.
Discussing The Villa, by Rachel Hawkins
#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, September 19, @ 6 p.m.
Discussing One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Ken Kesey
#Scottish Mystery Book Club
Dive into the thrilling world of Tartan Noir! Each book takes place in Scotland, the birthplace of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Regency Square Branch Library
Saturday, September 21, @ 10:30 a.m.
Discussing The Twelve Days of Murder, by Andreina Cordani
#Novel Pursuits Book Club
Have books, will travel... to wherever our fiction collection takes us! Meets the third Saturday of the month.
San Marco Branch Library
Saturday, September 21, @ 2 p.m.
Discussing The Third to Die, by Allison Brennan
#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 Branch Library
Tuesday, September 24, @ 6 p.m.
Discussing Talking to Strangers, by Malcolm Gladwell
#Flamingo Book Club
Spread your wings with a diverse selection of fiction, nonfiction, and some Florida-based literature.
Beaches Branch Library
Tuesday, September 24, @ 6:30 p.m.
Discussing Birnam Wood, by Eleanor Catton
#True Crime: 364.1 Book Club
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, September 26, @ 7 p.m.
Discussing Death on Ocean Boulevard, by Caitlin Rother
