BOOK CLUBS
Batesville Memorial Public Library has book clubs for ALL AGES. All book clubs meet in person at the library. Many book titles are available as downloadable eBooks or audiobooks through Libby or Hoopla. You can access these apps with your library card number for FREE. We also have physical books at the library for check out. Our book clubs are always excited to welcome new patrons to join our literary adventures!
Check the library programs calendar for registration and meeting location information.
A Novel Idea Book Club
Step into a world of captivating stories and lively discussions at our Novel Idea Book Club! Whether you're an avid reader or someone looking to discover new books and ideas, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers, share your thoughts, and dive deep into a wide range of genres. We meet the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm with Retired English teacher Steve Holland as our BOOK guide.
NO registration required.
Upcoming Book Titles
January – Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir – Science Fiction
February – The Runaway Wife by Dee MacDonald – Romance
March – Pope Joan by Donna Wollfolk Cross – Historical Fiction
April – American Dirt by Jeanine Cummings – Fiction
May – Beautiful Country by Julie Wang – Memoir
June – The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett – Humor
July – Zorrie by Laird Hunt – Novel in Verse
August – The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Eagen – Nonfiction
September – The Spy Coast (The Martini Club #4) by Tess Gerritsen – Mystery
October – 1984 by George Orwell – Classic
November – Something to Look Forward To by Fannie Flagg – Short Story Collection
December – Mary Higgins Clark Christmas Collection by Mary Higgins Clark – Holiday Story
Mayor’s Book Club
The Mayor's Book Club is an opportunity to foster community discussion around various topics. The Mayor's Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. Open to ALL community members.
NO registration required.
Upcoming Book Titles
January – The Servant by James Hunter
February – Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
March – Sidewalks in the Kingdom by Eric Jacobsen
April – The Opinion of Urbanism by Christopher Leinberger
May – Confessions of a Recovering Traffic Engineer by Charles Marohn
June – Ernie’s America by Ernie Pyle
July – On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder
August – TBD
September – TBD
October – TBD
November – TBD
December – TBD
Story Seekers Book Club
Story Seekers is a book club for kids in 3rd – 8th grade and meets on the first Tuesday of every other month at 4:00pm. We meet in February, April, June, August, October and December. We discuss the last month's book as well as participate in an activity that goes along with what we read. You will also receive the next book we will be reading. Our book club is always excited to welcome new patrons to join our literary adventures!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this book club.
Upcoming Book Titles
