Book
Clubs
Book Clubs
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There’s nothing better than talking about a good book with fellow readers — and that’s exactly what our book clubs are all about. Each month, we gather in a cozy corner of Birdie to chat, laugh, and dive into great stories together.
Please plan to finish the book before you come so we can fully jump into discussion — spoilers included! Our conversations are thoughtful but relaxed — come as you are, bring your perspective, and enjoy connecting with other book lovers. Whether you’re a longtime book club member or joining for the first time, all are welcome in this space.
However you read — hardcover, audiobook, or e-reader — you belong here!
Booked for
Murder
Booked For
Murder
A Mystery Book ClubThis adult mystery club meets monthly to dive into clever mysteries, suspenseful thrillers, and page-turning stories full of secrets, suspects, and surprises. Perfect for curious minds, dedicated readers, and amateur sleuths who can’t rest until every clue clicks into place.
May 14, 6:30PM
Lottie Jones thought her crimes were behind her…
Decades earlier, she changed her identity and tucked herself away in a small town. When investigative journalist Plum Dixon shows up on her doorstep asking questions about Lottie’s past and specifically her involvement with numerous unsolved cases, well, Lottie just can’t have that.
Book
seller’s choice
Bookseller’s
choice
An Open Genre Book ClubLet our booksellers guide your next great read. This rotating book club is hosted by different members of the Birdie team, each bringing their own unique taste and perspective.
From hidden gems to buzzy new releases, every meeting offers something new and unexpected. It’s the perfect way to explore a wide range of genres, discover new favorites, and connect with fellow readers—all through the lens of the people who know books best.
June 13, 6:30PM
“I saw the devil in these woods.”
Working for a reclusive insect collector, Dr. Halder, Sonia, a talented scientific illustrator encounters dark happenings in the Carolina woods near his manor house, where even darker questions come to light, like what happened to her predecessor? Why are animals acting so strangely, and what is behind the peculiar local whispers about “blood thiefs?”
Club
classics
Bookseller’s
choice
An Classics Book ClubFall in love (or not) with the books that have stood the test of time. Our Classics Book Club is a space to revisit beloved favorites and discover timeless works you may have missed. From enduring novels to influential voices across generations, we’ll explore stories that continue to shape literature and culture.
Co-hosted by our Bookstore Manager Natalie and Events Coordinator Emma, this club offers thoughtful conversation, fresh perspectives, and a welcoming group of readers. No expertise required, just curiosity and a love of a good book!
June 4, 6:30PM
Discover an American masterpiece. This unassuming story about the life of a quiet English professor has earned the admiration of readers all over the globe.
Coffee and
Chapters
Coffee &
Chapters
A Fiction Book ClubStart your morning with coffee, conversation, and a great story. Each month we’ll dive into a different fiction pick and enjoy relaxed, thoughtful discussion in the ReadMore Bar.
May 8, 10:00AM
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I’m Glad My Mom Died. Waldo is ravenous. Horny. Blunt. Naive. Wise. Impulsive. Lonely. Angry. Forceful. Hurting. Perceptive. Endlessly wanting. And the thing she wants most of all: Mr. Korgy, her creative writing teacher with the wife and the kid and the mortgage and the bills, with the dead dreams and the atrophied looks and the growing paunch. She doesn’t know why she wants him.
DIRTY
BIRDIE
Dirty Birdie
A Romance Book ClubThis adult romance book club is dedicated to swoon-worthy happily-ever-afters, broody heartthrobs, and delightfully dirty page-turners. Expect lively discussion, big feelings, spicy opinions, and absolutely zero judgment.
Each month’s read will vary in spice level, from flirty slow burns to extra-steamy favorites—so there’s always something new to explore. Come as you are, bring your favorite tropes, and settle in with fellow romance readers who get it!
May 6, 6:30PM
Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart have had their fair share of run-ins over the years, often ending in disaster. When they’re partnered against their will to cover a historic snowstorm, they find themselves scrambling to figure out how to work together.
Spells +
slow Burns
Spells &
slow burns
A Romantasy Book ClubMeet us at ReadMore Bar inside Birdie Books for Spells & Slow Burns, where magic meets romance! Dive into enchanting stories filled with charm, mystery, and those deliciously drawn-out love stories that keep you hooked. It's the perfect hangout to share your thoughts, meet fellow romantasy fans, and get lost in some spellbinding reads. This club alternate between cozy, character-driven love stories and sweeping, epic fantasies.
May 20, 6:30pM
Ever since art gave life to bloodthirsty shadows, creative works have been forbidden and talented creators sacrificed to the Sinless—the immortal royals who feast on human blood in return for their protection.
Inana’s secret storytelling nearly got her killed once, and she’ll be damned if she’s ever caught again. With a bounty on her head, she keeps to the city’s dark underbelly, where she earns a meager living from thrill-seeking patrons desperate to hear her illicit fiction. Until Dominic, a Shadowbane, catches one of her performances.