Book Clubs

Purchase your copy from Avid's online shop.

We do not charge admission to book clubs, but we strongly encourage book club members to purchase the featured book from Avid Bookshop or make an equivalent purchase if this is a month you borrow the book from the library.

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Local book clubs support local businesses!

For Summer 2024 Avid is taking a little snooze by pausing event and book club programming. We are using this Summer Snooze to evaluate our events and book club programming to build a more sustainable model for Avid's future. You can read more details and get in touch with us about the Summer Snooze by clicking here.

Criminal Binds Book Club

When:

Second Wednesday each month, 6:15-7:15pm

What:

The Criminal Binds Book Club reads captivating mysteries and true crime books! We will read a rotation of true crime, classic mysteries, and newer mysteries (published in the last ten years).

Fresh Fiction Book Club

When:

First Thursday each month, 6:15-7:15pm

What:

The Fresh Fiction Book Club reads very fresh (i.e., recent) hardcover fiction releases.

Paperback Book Club

When:

Third Sunday each month, 6:15-7:15pm

What:

The Paperback Book Club reads mostly fiction paperback books, generally written within the last 30 years. Book club members decide what books to read by voting either in person or via email.

Queer Stories Book Club

When:

Third Tuesday each month, 6:15-7:15pm

What:

The Queer Stories Book Club is run in partnership with Athens Pride and Queer Collective. We read books by queer authors and about queer lives, including fiction and some occasional nonfiction. We invite all members of the Athens community to join us in reading books prioritizing queer lives and stories. Book club members will vote on books as a group over email.