Read and Discuss Great Books at a Library Book Club this August

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

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#Gear Up for Jax Book Fest 

Summer may be winding down, but our Library Book Clubs keep heating up with the best book recommendations and discussions! And if you can't get enough reading and recommendations: There's also still plenty of time to finish the Jax Stacks Reading Challenge and pick up a few books from one of the three #1 New York Times bestselling authors who'll be headlining Jax Book Fest 2024.


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#Adult Reading Challenge


If you haven't joined the Jax Stacks Reading Challenge yet... there's still time (and plenty of cool prizes up for grabs)! Get monthly Jax Stacks book recommendations to fulfill your chosen categories on our blog or by email or by requesting a personalized booklist.

#Jax Stacks Reading Challenge

#Jax Stacks Virtual Book Club

We will discuss: "A book by a Jacksonville author" on Tuesday, August 6, at 6:30 p.m., live on Zoom. Note: No specific book is required to be read for this book club but it is a way for you to get (and give) extra book recommendations! Come talk about the books you're reading!

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#This Month's Book Club Picks


The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner

#Discovery Book Club 

If you're looking to explore different genres or take a chance on something new, this is the book club for you!

Pablo Creek Regional Library

Thursday, August 1, @ 6:30 p.m.

Discussing The Mars Room, by Rachel Kushner

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

#As the Page Turns

Looking for something new to read? Explore mysteries, historical fiction, romance, science fiction, and more!

Mandarin Branch Library

Thursday, August 8, @ 1 p.m.

Discussing Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford 

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

#Starfish Book Club

Like fiction and nonfiction books? Why settle for just one? We'll take an extra look at the subjects of our reading to guide the discussion. 

Beaches Branch Library

Thursday, August 8, @ 2 p.m.

Discussing Rules of Civility, by Amor Towles

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

#Tangled Webb Book Club

Get caught up in a good book at Webb! We read and chat about a variety of fiction titles. 

Webb Wesconnett Library

Thursday, August 8, @ 7 p.m.

Discussing The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown

The Black Prism by Brent Weeks

#Excalibris Book Club

A truly fantastic discussion group designed for fans of speculative fiction!

Regency Square Branch Library

Saturday, August 10, @ 10:30 a.m.

Discussing The Black Prism, by Brent Weeks

Patience by Daniel Clowes

#Comic Club

Whether you can name every Robin from memory or you liked that one episode of Watchmen on HBO, the ComiClub is here for you!

Willow Branch Library

Tuesday, August 13, @ 6 p.m.

Discussing Patience, by Daniel Clowes

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

#Novel Pursuits Book Club

Have books, will travel... to wherever our fiction collection takes us! Meets the third Saturday of the month.

San Marco Branch Library

Saturday, August 17, @ 2 p.m.

Discussing Killers of a Certain Age, by Deanna Raybourn

Marple by Agatha Christie

#Nuts About Reading

Read and chat about a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles on the third Tuesday of the month.

West Branch Library

Tuesday, August 20, @ 6 p.m.

Discussing Marple, by Agatha Christie  

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

#From Books to Film

Is the book REALLY always better than the movie? We read a book and watch the movie (on our own) and discuss them both.

Southeast Regional Library

Thursday, August 22, @ 6 p.m.

Discussing The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman

The Spider and the Fly: A Reporter, a Serial Killer, and the Meaning of Murder by Claudia Rowe

#True Crime: 364.1 Book Club

Do you enjoy real-life crime stories? 364.1 is the Dewey Decimal number for True Crime books! Meets the fourth Thursday of the month.

Meeting online via Zoom

Thursday, August 22, @ 7 p.m.

Discussing The Spider and the Fly: A Reporter, a Serial Killer, and the Meaning of Murder, by Claudia Rowe 

The Two Drovers by Sir Walter Scott

#Scottish Mystery Book Club

Dive into the thrilling world of Tartan Noir! Each book takes place in Scotland, the birthplace of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Regency Square Branch Library

Saturday, August 24, @ 10:30 a.m.

Discussing The Two Drovers, by Sir Walter Scott

The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

#Shelf Conscious Book Club

Whether you’re an avid reader or struggle to find the time to complete just one book, you are welcome here! 

Maxville Branch Library

Tuesday, August 27, @ 6 p.m.

Discussing The Keeper of Lost Things, by Ruth Hogan

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

#Flamingo Book Club

Spread your wings with a diverse selection of fiction, nonfiction, and some Florida-based literature.

Beaches Branch Library

Tuesday, August 27, @ 6:30 p.m.

Discussing The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles