Book Clubs
Christian Book Club *Now Meets Evenings*
Join our Christian Book Club for their new evening meeting time! This group will meet monthly and read a mix of Christian Fiction and Non-Fiction. Everyone is welcome and we can’t wait to see you there on February 4th to discuss Second Story Bookshop.
Fantasy Book Club
Our Fantasy group reads big books and they cannot lie;) Join this fun-loving group of voracious readers to discuss The Priory of the Orange Tree on February 6th at 9:30 a.m. and also find out what they’re reading next!
3rd Tuesday Book Club
Our 3rd Tuesday Book Club is reading one of the biggest hits of 2025 - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. This large group loves to see new faces and has lots of opinions:) Join us on February 17th at 6:30 p.m. - see you there!
Discussion led by Hayley.
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Morning Romance Book Club
Our Morning Romance group meets every other month on the 3rd Friday at 9:30 to discuss a wide range of contemporary romance. For their February meet-up they’ll discuss Jenny Bayliss’ I’ll Be Home for Christmas. They’d for you to join them!
Discussion led by Jess
4th Friday Book Club
Our 4th Friday group meets monthly. They switch up their genre every time and they’re a small, but mighty group that is the longest running book club at the shop! Join them on February 27th at 9:30 am to discuss the massive hit - The Correspondent.
Discussion led by Hayley.
Mystery/Thriller Book Club
Our Mystery/Thriller group reads everything a sleuth-worthy and riveting. They’ll meet next on March 3rd at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Not Quite Dead Yet - see you there!
Discussion led by Madalyn and Jenn.
Historical Fiction Book Club
Love Historical Fiction? This group reads stories from all over time and they’re meeting next on March 19th at 6:30 p.m. to discuss The Secret Book Society. They would love to see you there!
Discussion led by Michelle.
Classics Book Club
Our Quarterly Classics Book Club meets every three months to discuss a different classic and this time they’ll talk about Jack London’s Call of the Wild. New faces are always welcome!
4th Friday Book Club
Our 4th Friday group meets once a month at 9:30 a.m. We read a different genre every month and on January 23rd we’ll discuss the Literary Fiction hit Life, Death and Giants. New faces are always welcome:)
Discussion led by Hayley.
Evening Romance Book Club
Our Evening Romance Group meets every other month and their next meeting is January 21st at 6:00 p.m. At this meet-up they’ll discuss Anne of Avenue A. Everyone is welcome!
3rd Tuesday Book Club
Our 3rd Tuesday Book Club is a lively group that meets once a month on the 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. This month they’re discussing Life, Death and Giants and would love to see you there!
Discussion led by Hayley
Historical Fiction Book Club
Our Historical Fiction group is meeting next on January 15th at 6:30 p.m. to discuss The Personal Librarian. This group meets every other month and would love to see you at their next meeting!
Mystery/Thriller Book Club
Our Mystery/Thriller fans are getting back together on the first Tuesday of the month to discuss Lucy Foley’s The Paris Apartment. This group is full of fun readers, but they’re always happy to see new faces. Join them in January!
Discussion led by Jenn & Madalyn.
Quarterly Classics
Our Quarterly Classics group meets every three months and always has a great time discussing literature’s most well-known novels with drinks on the side and a giveaway or two;) Join them next time to discuss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
Discussion led by Annie
4th Friday Book Club
Our 4th Friday Book Club is our longest-standing book club and meets monthly on the 4th Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. In December we will meet on 3rd Friday instead due to our shop being closed for the holidays. On December 19th we’ll discuss Patrick Ryan’s Buckeye. Hope to see you there!
Morning Romance Book Club
Our morning romance group is getting into the holiday spirit with this snail mail-inspired love story about restoring family and fate. They’d love for you to join them on December 19th at 9:30 to discuss Love, Holly by Emily Stone. See you there!
Discussion led by Jess.
3rd Tuesday Book Club
Our 3rd Tuesday Book Club meets once a month and reads a different genre every month. In December we’ll discuss Patrick Ryan’s Buckeye and we’ll celebrate the holidays with a blind book exchange. Please join us at 6:30 p.m. on December 16th!
Fantasy Book Club
Our Fantasy group is going cozy this time with The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Join this lively group on December 5th at 9:30 a.m. to discuss this wildly popular book and find out what they’re reading next. See you then!
Discussion led by Christa and Michele.
4th Friday Book Club
Our 4th Friday Book Club is our original book club here at AHWB! They read a different genre every selection and meet once per month. Join them on Friday, November 21st at 9:30 a.m. to discuss The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd Robinson.
Discussion led by Hayley.
Historical Fiction Book Club
The Historical Fiction group meets every other third Thursday and would love to see you at their next discussion! They’ll discuss Kristin Harmel’s newest novel - The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau on November 20th at 6:30 p.m. See you there!
Discussion led by Michelle.
Evening Romance Book Club
Love modern romance? This group meets every other third Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and would love for you to join the fun! Next up is a cozy, fall past-love romance: Given Our History. See you there!
Discussion led by Hayley.
3rd Tuesday Book Club
Our 3rd Tuesday group meets once a month and reads a different genre every month. For November they’ll discuss The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd Robinson on November 18th at 6:30 p.m. It will be the second time this group has read Robinson - her first novel, The Square of Sevens, was one of their favorite reads. 3rd Tuesday is one of our original book clubs, but they love to meet new faces and everyone is welcome- see you there!
Discussion led by Hayley.
Christian Book Club
Our Christian Book Club will meet again on Tuesday, Nov 18th at 9:30 a.m. to discuss Theo of Golden. Join them for good conversation, prayer and fellowship. Bonus: our in-house coffee shop is open during this meeting!
Discussion led by Susan and Melynda.
Children's Book Club
Our Children’s Book Club is a great way for kids to learn how to discuss the books they love in a group setting and meet others who like reading, too! This group is led by Jenny Holmes, a local ELA teacher, and suitable for ages 6-12. They’ll discuss Beyond Mulberry Glen on November 11th at 6:00 p.m.
Mystery/Thriller Book Club
Our Mystery/Thriller group is diving into their first Freida McFadden book for their next meeting! Join them on November 4th at 6:30 p.m. to discuss The Tenant. First timers are more than welcome:)
This group meets every two months and discussion is led by Jenn & Madalyn.
4th Friday Book Club
This group meets on the 4th Friday of each month starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Lounge - usually sipping on drinks from Casi Cielo Coffee :) On October 31st they’ll discuss The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso. They hope to see you there!
Discussion led by Hayley.
Third Tuesday Book Club
Our Third Tuesday group is one of the original book clubs at the shop, but always loves seeing new faces. Join them for a discussion on The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso on October 28th at 6:30 p.m. Be prepared - this group likes to go out to dinner after ;)
Discussion led by Hayley.
Morning Romance Book Club
Our Morning Romance group always has lots of laughs and fun discussing a wide range of romance books. Join them next on October 17th to discuss a magical realism romance - Garden Spells by one of our favorite authors, Sarah Addison Allen. See you there!
Discussion is led by Jess.
Fantasy Book Club
Our fantasy group is meeting next on October 3rd at 9:30 a.m. to discuss a 2025 bestseller - Shield of Sparrows. They will also have a mini celebration for the 20th anniversary of Twilight! Our coffee shop - Casi Cielo is open during this book club:) See you there!
Discussion led by Christa and Michele
4th Friday Book Club
The 4th Friday Book Club meets monthly and their next meet-up is September 26th to discuss the instant NYT Bestseller - Wild Dark Shore. As always, new faces are welcome - see you there!
Discussion led by Hayley.
Quarterly Classics
Ready to dive into the classics? This group meets every three months and has a great time traveling through time and familiar stories. They usually have a giveaway too so it’s a great group to join;) In September they’ll discuss Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.
This group is led by Annie.
Historical Fiction Book Club
Our historical fiction group is looking at the 1950’s in Fiona Davis’s The Spectacular. This group meets every other month and is led by Michelle- join them in September to discuss The Spectacular and find out what the next book will be!
This group is led by Michelle and Danielle.
Evening Romance Book Club
Our newest group! The Evening Romance Club will meet for the first time on September 17th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Carley Fortune’s hit One Golden Summer. This group will meet every other month on the 3rd Wednesday. See you there!
Discussion led by Hayley.
3rd Tuesday Book Club
Our 3rd Tuesday group will meet on September 16th to discuss the instant NYT Bestseller - Wild Dark Shore. This group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of every month and, as always, new faces are welcome!
Discussion led by Hayley.
Christian Book Club
Our Christian Book Club would love to see you at their next meeting! This group reads both Christian Fiction & Non-Fiction, prays for one another and is building a great community. In September they’ll discuss Unoffendable by Brant Hansen.
Discussion is led by Susan & Melynda.
Children's Book Club
Our Children’s Book Club is open to ages 6-12 and led by a local language arts teacher and friend of the shop, Mrs. Holmes. They will discuss Newberry Honor Book, Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt on September 9th at 6:00 p.m. This title is a middle grade reading level. We’d love to see some new faces!
This group is led by Jenny.
Mystery/Thriller Book Club
Another one of our larger groups - the Mystery/Thriller club gets together every other 1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. This time they’re discussing The Sanatorium at 6:30 p.m. on September 2nd. See you there!
This group is led by Jenn and Madalyn.
Teen/YA Book Club
Our Teen/YA book club is reading Curious Tides this month and will discuss on August 28th at 6:30 p.m. They will also announce their pick for next month. See you there!
Discussion led by Cara