Read. Connect. Discuss.
Looking for a welcoming place to share your love of books? The Baxter County Library offers a wide range of adult book clubs, whether you’re drawn to nonfiction, cozy mysteries, staff-curated reads, or stories with an eerie twist. You can even check out a Book Club in a Bag set to host your own discussion with friends.
This year’s lineup includes Lens on Literature, our new nonfiction club; The Whodunit Society, a new cozy mystery group; All Booked: Staff Picks, a refreshed version of our popular All Booked club; the Friday the 13th Book Club for readers who enjoy eerie and unusual titles; and Ales & Tales, where attendees gather at Rapp's Barren Brewing Co. to enjoy live book readings, with a portion of the evening’s proceeds supporting the Library. Our Book Club in a Bag kits remain a convenient option for starting your own club.
Multiple copies of each book club title are available behind the Circulation Desk and can be checked out for two weeks.
Everyone is welcome! Join in person any time, no registration required. Explore the options below to find the book club that’s right for you.
All Booked Book Club
Looking for a book club that’s relaxed, fun, and full of great reads? Join different Library staff each month as we share and discuss some of our favorite books! You’ll explore a mix of page-turning mysteries, heartwarming stories, inspiring nonfiction, magical adventures, and thought-provoking reads.
Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just getting back into reading, this group is all about enjoying good books and even better company, without the pressure.
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM, with the flexibility to join in-person at the Library or virtually via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88659507573
2026 Reading List
- January: Join Amy to discuss The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods**
- February: Join Melissa for The Cul-de-Sac War by Melissa Fergusson**
- March: Join Ruth to discuss The Last Unicorn by Peter Beagle**
- April: Join Tori for A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
- May: Join Charlene to discuss A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab**
- June: Join Adeana for The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman**
- July: Join Vincent to discuss James by Percival Everett**
- August: Join Kim for Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani**
- September: Join Nina to discuss Storm Front by Jim Butcher**
- October: Join Brandie to discuss Chocolat by Joanne Harris**
- November: Join Charlene to discuss The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern**
- December: Join Jamie at the Library to make a craft, enjoy snacks, and celebrate the All Booked books of 2026 by creating mini versions of each book to put in an ornament.
** Available on the Libby App in audiobook or eBook format
There are currently no upcoming events.
Issues & Viewpoints Book Club
Interested in nonfiction that challenges your thinking and sparks meaningful conversation? Issues & Viewpoints is an in-person book club that explores current events, social issues, history, politics, and more through compelling nonfiction reads.
Discussions focus on the issues and viewpoints presented by the author, with an emphasis on listening, learning, and exchanging ideas in a respectful, inclusive environment. While participants may bring diverse perspectives to the table, the goal is to engage with the material.
We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM, in person at the Library. No registration required—just bring an open mind and a willingness to explore new ideas.
2025 Reading List
- January: The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain**
- February: Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs by Luis Elizondo**
- March: The Best Lawyer in a One-Lawyer Town: A Memoir by Dale Bumpers
- April: Neither Wolf nor Dog: On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder by Kent Nerburn**
- May: Koop: The Memoirs of America's Family Doctor by Dr. C. Everett Koop
- June: The Women by Kristin Hannah**
- July: Sweet Land of Liberty: A History of America in 11 Pies by Rossi Anastopoulo
- August: The Wall: Rome's Greatest Frontier by Alistair Moffat
- September: The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II by Gregory A. Freeman
- October: While Idaho Slept: The Hunt for Answers in the Murders of Four College Students by J. Reuben Appelman
- November: Patients at Risk: The Rise of the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in Healthcare by Niran Al-Agba & Rebekah Bernard
- December: Issues & Viewpoints will not meet
**Available on the Libby App
