The Maid
Monday, July 22
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration required
This month’s book is The Maid by Nita Prose.
You can read more about the book at Kirkus Reviews.
Between the Lines Book Club
Tag: fiction
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
Dead Girl Running
Monday, July 8
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Registration preferred
This month’s selection is Dead Girl Running by Christina Dodd.
You can read more about the book at Kirkus Reviews.
Second Look Book Club
Under the Whispering Door
Tuesday, July 2
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Free
Registration required
This month’s book is Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune.
You can read more about the book at TJ Klune’s Website.
Between the Lines Book Club
The First Ladies
Monday, June 24
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration required
This month’s book is The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.
You can read more about the book at BookBrowse
Second Look Book Club
One True Loves
Tuesday, June 4
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Free
Registration required
This month’s book is One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
You can read more about the book at its Web page.
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
Monday, June 10
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Registration preferred
This month’s selection is A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales.
You can read more about the book at BookBrowse.
Between the Lines Book Club
The Homewreckers
Monday, May 20
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration required
This month’s book is The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews.
You can read more about the book at Kirkus Reviews.
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
Blood from a Stone
Monday, May 13
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Maxwell Community Room
Registration required
This month’s selection is Blood From a Stone by Donna Leon.
You can read more about the book at BookBrowse.
Second Look Book Club
The Last Mona Lisa
Date changed from May 7 to May 14
Tuesday, May 14
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Free
Registration required
This month’s book is The Last Mona Lisa by Jonathan Santlofer.
You can read more about the book at Reading Group Guides.
Between the Lines Book Club
The Wedding Veil
Monday, April 22
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration required
This month’s book is The Wedding Veil, by Kristy Woodson Harvey.
You can read more at the book’s homepage.
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
Monday, April 8
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Maxwell Community Room
Registration required
This month’s selection is Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson.
You can read more about the book at Kirkus Reviews.
Second Look Book Club
Jackie and Me
Tuesday, April 2
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Free
Registration required
This month’s book is Jackie and Me by Louis Bayard.
You can read more about the book at BookBrowse
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
The Marlow Murder Club
Monday, March 11
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Maxwell Community Room
Registration required
This month’s selection is The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood.
You can find more about the book at Kirkus Reviews.
Second Look Book Club
Nineteen Minutes
Tuesday, March 5
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Free
Registration required
This month’s book is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult.
You can read more about the book at LitLovers
Between the Lines Book Club
Mercury Pictures Presents
Monday, February 26
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration required
This month’s book is Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra.
Visit Reading Group Guides for more information on the book.
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
The Eyre Affair
Monday, February 12
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Maxwell Community Room
Registration required
This month’s selection is The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde.
You can find more about the book at BookBrowse.
Second Look Book Club
Beartown
Tuesday, February 6
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Free
Registration required
This month’s book is Beartown by Fredrik Backman.
You can read more about the book at Reading Group Guides.
Between the Lines Book Club
The Personal Librarian
Monday, January 22
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration required
This month’s book is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict.
You can read more about it at The Book Girls’ Guide.
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
Arsenic and Adobo
Monday, January 8
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Maxwell Community Room
Registration required
This month’s selection is Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala.
Find a summary, reviews, and more at Kirkus Reviews
Second Look Book Club
The Secret, Book & Scone Society
Tuesday, January 2
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Free
Registration required
This month’s book is The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams.
You can read more about the book at Ellery Adams’ Website.
Between the Lines Book Club
The Reading List
Monday, December 18
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration required
This month’s book is The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams.
You can read more about it at BookBrowse.
Second Look Book Club
The Bear and the Nightingale
Tuesday, December 12
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Free
Registration required
This month’s book is The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden.
You can read more about the selection at LitLovers.
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
Her Dark Lies
Monday, December 11
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Maxwell Community Room
Registration required
This month’s selection is Her Dark Lies by J.T. Ellison.
Find a summary, reviews, and more at Publishers Weekly
Between the Lines Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures
Monday, November 27
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration required
This month’s book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
BookBrowse has additional information on the book.
Please register on our events calendar or by calling us during regular library hours.
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
If You Were Here
Monday, November 13
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Maxwell Community Room
Registration required
This month’s selection is If You Were Here by Alafair Burke.
Find a summary, reviews, and more at BookBrowse
Second Look Book Club
When You Trap a Tiger
Tuesday, November 7
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Free
Registration required
Note: Meetings are now at 5:30.
This month’s book is When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller.
Between the Lines Book Club
Monday, October 23
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration required
This month’s book is The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill.
Read more about the book at Reading Group Choices.
Please register on our website or by calling us during regular library hours.
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
The Dry
Monday, October 9
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Maxwell Community Room
Registration required
This month’s selection is The Dry by Jane Harper.
Our long-time mystery book club returns! Bring your needlework or other small craft and unravel a different plot each month.
Copies of the book are available at Maxwell’s front desk one month before the meeting. Some titles may also be available through Libby or Hoopla or as audiobooks.
Newcomers and non-knitters welcome!
Second Look Book Club
Orphan X
Tuesday, October 3
6:00 to 7:00 PM
Free
Registration required
This month’s book is Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz.
Read about the selection at Kirkus Reviews.
Maxwell’s Second Look Book Club is for people who want to read beyond the bestseller lists. Maybe there’s a book that you never thought you’d like, but someone else loved. Maybe it’s a book in a genre you don’t usually pick. Maybe it’s even an old childhood or teenage favorite that you’d like to read again from an adult’s perspective. With recommendations from others in the group, a varied reading list should promote fun, thoughtful, and even surprising discussions on the selections.
The library will have several copies of each selection available for checkout on your library card. Many selections will also be available in audio or in digital format. Registration is required. Register for each meeting you are interested in separately.
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
Bleeding Heart Yard
Note our new day and time!
Unraveling Yarns now meets the second Monday of the month from 5 to 6 PM!
Monday, September 11
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Maxwell Community Room
Registration required
Our long-time mystery book club returns! Bring your needlework or other small craft and unravel a different plot each month.
This month’s selection is Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths.
You can read more about the book at Publishers Weekly.
Copies of the book are available at Maxwell’s front desk one month before the meeting. Some titles may also be available through Libby or Hoopla or as audiobooks.
Newcomers and non-knitters welcome!
Second Look Book Club
Salt to the Sea
Note: Today’s meeting has been moved from September 5 to September 12
Tuesday, September 12
6:00 to 7:00 PM
Free
Registration required
This month’s book is Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys. You can read more about the selection at Kirkus Reviews.
Maxwell’s Second Look Book Club is for people who want to read beyond the bestseller lists. Maybe there’s a book that you never thought you’d like, but someone else loved. Maybe it’s a book in a genre you don’t usually pick. Maybe it’s even an old childhood or teenage favorite that you’d like to read again from an adult’s perspective. With recommendations from others in the group, a varied reading list should promote fun, thoughtful, and even surprising discussions on the selections.
The library will have several copies of each selection available for checkout on your library card. Many selections will also be available in audio or in digital format. Registration is required. Register for each meeting you are interested in separately.
Between the Lines Book Club
Monday, September 25
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration required
This month’s book is The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.
Read more about the book at Amor Towles’ Website.
Please register on our website or by calling us during regular library hours.
Between the Lines Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month, unless posted otherwise. The club reads a variety of genres, from literary fiction to suspenseful bestsellers. Copies of the book and reading guides are available at Maxwell’s circulation desk one month before the meeting. Some titles may also be available through OverDrive/Libby or Hoopla, or as audiobooks.
New members are always welcome.
Unraveling Yarns Mystery Book Club
The Cloisters
Thursday, August 10
10:30 to 11:30 AM
Maxwell Community Room
Registration required
Our long-time mystery book club returns! Bring your needlework or other small craft and unravel a different plot each month.
This month’s selection is The Cloisters, by Katy Hays.
You can read more about the book at Kirkus Reviews.
Copies of the book are available at Maxwell’s front desk one month before the meeting. Some titles may also be available through Libby or Hoopla or as audiobooks.
Newcomers and non-knitters welcome!
Second Look Book Club
How the Penguins Saved Veronica
Tuesday, August 1
6:00 to 7:00 PM
Free
Registration required
This month’s book is How the Penguins Saved Veronica, by Hazel Prior. You can read more about the selection at Kirkus.
Maxwell’s Second Look Book Club is for people who want to read beyond the bestseller lists. Maybe there’s a book that you never thought you’d like, but someone else loved. Maybe it’s a book in a genre you don’t usually pick. Maybe it’s even an old childhood or teenage favorite that you’d like to read again from an adult’s perspective. With recommendations from others in the group, a varied reading list should promote fun, thoughtful, and even surprising discussions on the selections.
The library will have several copies of each selection available for checkout on your library card. Many selections will also be available in audio or in digital format. Registration is required. Register for each meeting you are interested in separately.
Maxwell Reads: A Book Club for Adults via Zoom
Wednesday, September 23
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Free
Registration required
Please join us for Maxwell’s newest book club for adults of all ages, hosted by your library staff! Together, we will choose a book, an author, or a theme and get together on Zoom to share our thoughts, impressions, and suggestions for future selections.
This month, Alyssa and Rena have chosen Lisa Genova’s Left Neglected. A neuroscientist and a fascinating author, Genova has written several novels about characters living with neurological disorders. Left Neglected tells the story of a woman who suffers from a bizarre disorder as the result of a traumatic brain injury.
Read more about this month’s selection
Borrow the book through OCPL or OverDrive in print, large print, audio, ebook, or eaudio, and read it by our meeting.
We will reserve a few print copies at Maxwell. Call to see if one is available for you to check out on your library account.
July/August Desk List
The July/August Desk List is now available. You can visit our On the Shelf page for the interactive version or download a copy of the PDF version.