Book Clubs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
4th Friday Book Club
Join our 4th Friday group on August 22nd to discuss Jeneva Rose’s The Girl I Was. This group meets monthly and reads a different genre every month - we’d love to have you join the discussion!
This group is led by Hayley.
Romance Book Club
Calling all romance fans! If you’re into the tropes, twists and turns and mostly happy endings of this exploding genre join our Romance Book Club. This fun-loving group meets next on August 21st at 9:30 a.m. to discuss NYT Bestseller Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry.
This group is led by Jessica.
3rd Tuesday Book Club
3rd Tuesday Book Club meets in the evenings and is always a good time! This is one of our larger groups and they’ve been known to go to dinner after discussion so don’t say we didn’t warn you;) This month they’ll discuss Jeneva Rose’s The Girl I Was. See you there!
This discussion is facilitated by Hayley.
Fantasy Book Club
Love adventure and other realms? Come join our Fantasy Book Club! They meet every other month and have a great time focusing on fantasy. On September 2nd at 9:30 a.m. they’ll discuss the new release and bestseller The Knight and the Moth. See you there!
This group is led by Christa & Misty.
4th Friday Book Club
Our 4th Friday group meets monthly and switches up the genre every month. Our in-house coffee shop Casi Cielo is open during this group’s meet ups so it’s always a fun Friday morning! This month they’re discussing Three Days in June by Anne Tyler. See you there!
This group is led by our owner, Hayley
Historical Fiction Book Club
Our Historical Fiction group meets every other month and in July they will discuss Elin Hildebrand’s Summer of ‘69 - all are welcome!
3rd Tuesday Book Club
One of our largest book clubs, the 3rd Tuesday group meets monthly and changes genres every month. This time they’re discussing Anne Tyler’s Three Days in June at 6:30 p.m. on July 15th. See you there!
This group is led by our owner, Hayley.
Christian Book Club
Our Christian group is diving into a classic fiction novel for the summer - they’d love for you to join them! They’ll meet on July 11th at 9:30 a.m. to discuss Jan Karon’s At Home in Mitford. Everyone is welcome!
Susan and Melynda lead this group.
Children's Book Club
Our Children’s Book Club will meet again on July 8th to discuss The War and Millie McGonigle. Ages 5-12 are welcome - see you there!
Jenny leads this group.
Mystery/Thriller Book Club
Our sleuthing Mystery/Thriller group is going to discuss That’s Not My Name on July 1st at 6:30 p.m. (**Please note the new time). Even if you haven’t read the book they’d love to see you there so you can catch the announcement for their next read and meet some new bookish friends.
Jenn & Madalyn lead this group.
4th Friday Book Club
Our 4th Friday Book Club meets once a month and will discuss Sarah Damoff’s The Bright Years on June 27th at 9:30 a.m. - all are welcome and we’d love to see you there!
Hayley leads this group.
Fantasy Book Club
Join our Fantasy group to discuss The Tainted Cup on June 26th at 9:30 a.m. They’re meeting a little earlier than their usual first Thursday date because of the 4th of July holiday. They’d love to see you there - everyone is welcome!
Christa and Misty lead this group.
Quarterly Classics
Our classics book club meets quarterly and this time they will discuss LM Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables! See you there at 6:30 - no need to sign up!
Annie leads this group.
Romance Book Club
Our Romance readers are discussing Abby Jimenez’s new book - Say You’ll Remember Me on June 19th at 9:30 a.m. This group meets every two months and only reads romance books - they would love for you to join them!
Jess leads this group.
3rd Tuesday Book Club
Join our 3rd Tuesday Book Club for a discussion of Sarah Damoff’s The Bright Years. This is a special meeting as the author will be joining us!
Hayley leads this gropu
4th Friday Book Club
Join our 4th Friday group for a discussion on Amity Gage’s Heartwood. This group is open to everyone and we’d love to see you there! They will also announce their selection for June.
Hayley leads this group.
3rd Tuesday Book Club
Join our 3rd Tuesday Book Club for a discussion on Amity Gage’s Heartwood at 6:30 on May 20th. This group meets once a month and reads a different genre every meeting. See you there!