Book Clubs

Monday Afternoon Book Club

The Monday Afternoon Book Club meets the first Monday of the month at 1:00 PM at the Saline County Library in Benton meeting room. (If that Monday is a holiday, they meet on the second Monday.) This group has been meeting for 18 years! Holy cow! The Monday Afternoon book club reads everything from fiction to non-fiction, cozy to hard-boiled… but avoids sci-fi, or horror. This group may be a fit for you if you like a larger group with lots of thoughtful opinions – there’s always deep thoughts about the latest reads! If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Laura.

Past Reads:

• Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton
• A Murder in Searcy by Deana Hamby Nall
• The Night Watchman by Louise Erorich
• Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
• A Vintage Affair by Isabel Wolff

Fun Fact:

• Book selections are decided by popular vote! Attend and you’ll get a chance to influence what the next read is.

Benton Library Book Club

The Benton Library Book Club meets on the second Monday of the month from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The state of Arkansas selects the book titles read! Most liked genres in the club include historical fiction, thrillers (but no horror), and unusual and touching stories. If you are interested in joining the Benton Library Book Club or curious about the latest reads, email Stacy.

Past Reads:

• Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
• Circus of Wonders by Elizabeth Macneal

Adultish Book Club

The Adultish Book Club is a group of bookish people who meet on the last Saturday of every month at the Upper Commons at the Benton location. The books are picked from genres in both young adult and adult fiction. (Thus, Adult…ish!) Group favorites lean towards magical realism, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. The club has also plans some fun events around the monthly book reading and seasonal holidays!  Anyone interested can ask to join the Adultish Book Club Facebook Group for more information from the book club’s organizer, Lyndsey.

Past Reads:

• Wicked by Gregory Maguire followed by the 2024 Wicked movie at Cinemark in Little Rock
• The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler with group holiday book swap
• The Angel Maker by Alex North and talk with the author on Zoom

Fun Facts:

• This book club was started in the Summer of 2018, reading through the Pandemic as a group!

Book Besties Book Club

Meet up in East End! This book club reads teen and new adult fiction, including trending #booktok books. Favorite selections include fantasy novels, romance, and pop culture. You should join if you’re a teen or new adult book lover with passionate opinions on characters and plot twists – our discussions can get enthusiastic! We meet on the first Monday of each month at 4:30 PM in East End. If you are interested in more details, please email Amanda.

Past Reads:

• Legendborn by Tracy Deon
• Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
• Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee
• Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

Fun Facts:

• Book Besties and the Monday Morning Book club share the title of our youngest book clubs, started in 2024 with the opening of our new East End Branch!

Monday Morning Book Club

Join the crowd with this awesome book club with something for everyone! This multigenerational group has unique takes on the latest reads that are typically more cozy than not. Meet up with the squad on the first Monday of each month in East End at 11:00 AM. If you are interested in more details, please email Amanda.

Past Reads:

• Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
• Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore and Bar
• The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher
• The Ghost Illusion by Kat Martin

This Book Club is My Alibi

Looking for a cozy mystery? This book club is for you! The group meets on the last Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM at the Bryant Branch. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Chloe.

Past Reads:

• Checked Out! by Elizabeth Spann Craig
• Ukulele of Death by E.J Copperman