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.
August 13, 6:30PM
When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.
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.
August 25, 10AM
The long-awaited memoir by Cameron Crowe—one of America’s most iconic journalists and filmmakers—The Uncool is a joyful dispatch from a lost world, a chronicle of the real-life events that became Almost Famous, and a coming-of-age journey filled with music legends as you’ve never seen them before.
Club
classics
Bookseller’s
choice
A 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!
August 6, 6:30PM
Doro knows no higher authority than himself. An ancient spirit with boundless powers, he possesses humans, killing without remorse as he jumps from body to body to sustain his own life. With a lonely eternity ahead of him, Doro breeds supernaturally gifted humans into empires that obey his every desire. He fears no one—until he meets Anyanwu.
Anyanwu is an entity like Doro and yet different. She can heal with a bite and transform her own body, mending injuries and reversing aging. She uses her powers to cure her neighbors and birth entire tribes, surrounding herself with kindred who both fear and respect her. No one poses a true threat to Anyanwu—until she meets Doro.
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.
August 14, 10:00AM
Since time immemorial, the Haddesley family has tended the cranberry bog. In exchange, the bog sustains them. The staunch seasons of their lives are governed by a strict covenant that is renewed each generation with the ritual sacrifice of their patriarch, and in return, the bog produces a “bog-wife.” Brought to life from vegetation, this woman is meant to carry on the family line. But when the bog fails—or refuses—to honor the bargain, the Haddesleys, a group of discordant siblings still grieving the mother who mysteriously disappeared years earlier, face an unknown future.
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!
August 5, 6:30PM
Professional bull rider Emmett Bush is not looking for love. He’s looking for a paycheck to save his family’s farm from bankruptcy. So, when he agrees to be the leading man on a hot new reality dating show, Romance Ranch, he’s already decided it’s all one big performance.
Until Julia Silva walks onto his property. Smart, snarky, beautiful, and off-limits in more ways than one. As the location consultant on set and the little sister of his most bitter professional rival, she’s the last woman who should pique his interest.
Julia has been warned about Emmett. She knows better than to fall for his cocky swagger, broad shoulders, and smoldering good looks. Plus, she’s sworn off relationships.
But as Julia and Emmett work together, mutual distaste grows into an unexpected connection and then… something more.
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.
August 19, 6:30pM
Halla has unexpectedly inherited the estate of a wealthy uncle. Unfortunately, she is also saddled with money-hungry relatives full of devious plans for how to wrest the inheritance away from her.
While locked in her bedroom, Halla inspects the ancient sword that's been collecting dust on the wall since before she moved in. Out of desperation, she unsheathes it—and suddenly a man appears. His name is Sarkis, he tells her, and he is an immortal warrior trapped in a prison of enchanted steel.
Sarkis is sworn to protect whoever wields the sword, and for Halla—a most unusual wielder—he finds himself fending off not grand armies and deadly assassins but instead everything from kindly-seeming bandits to roving inquisitors to her own in-laws. But as Halla and Sarkis grow closer, they overlook the biggest threat of all—the sword itself.