7014-A WESTMORELAND AVE
TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
20912
UPCOMING BOOKCLUBS
Books clubs at People’s Book are free and inclusive-- there are no requirements nor criteria to join! Clubs are all volunteer lead. We hope you see a title you're interested in discussing! The images below reflect the upcoming selection for each club.
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Questions? Email staff@peoplesbooktakoma.com
American History Book Club with Steve
The American History book club is dedicated to learning about and discussing the history of the United States. Each month we will talk about a book that informs us about the country’s politics, society, and culture over the last nearly 250 years.
Next Meeting: December 9th @ 7pm in store
Typically meets the second Saturday evening of each month.
Buy in store for 15% off or buy now on Bookshop.
Psychology Book Club with Janet
Join Janet to discuss books with a psychology twist to them!
Next Meeting: December 10th @ 4pm in store
Typically meets the second Sunday afternoon of each month.
Buy in store for 15% off or buy now on Bookshop.
New Lit Fic with Joelle
Calling all fiction-iados, recovering English majors, and anyone interested in reading and discussing new, sometimes strange, sometimes delightful, but always lit fic! This club will focus on new literary fiction (published in the past year or so) from various sub genres and diverse points of view.
Next Meeting: December 12th @ 7pm in store
Typically meets the third Friday evening of each month, but rescheduled for this month.
Buy in store for 15% off or buy now on Bookshop.
Poetry Book Club with Sara
Join Sara every month to read and discuss collections of poetry, with a focus on work by LGBTQ+ poets.
Next Meeting: December 13th @ 6pm in store [NEW TIME!]
Typically meets the second Wednesday evenings of each month.
Buy in store for 15% off or buy now on Bookshop.
Book People Book Club with Mack
Book People is a book club devoted to discussing bookish books. Whether it’s a book about an author falling in love, a cursed bookmark, or a mystery set at a library; if it has bookish connections, we’re here to talk about it.
Next Meeting: December 15th @ 7pm in store
Typically meets the third Saturday evening of each month, but rescheduled for this month.
Buy in store for 15% off or buy now on Bookshop.
Young Bookworms with Sarah
This middle-grade book club is designed for kids between the ages of 9 and 12. Monthly book selections will include a range of genres and formats. The goal of this club is to promote a love of reading and to provide space for young readers to discuss great books!
Next Meeting: December 19th @ 5pm in store
Typically meets the last Tuesday evening of each month.
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Time Travelers with Keely
Welcome to the table! Join us to discuss historical fiction from all over the world. Both recently published and older works will be part of the journey.
Next Meeting: December 20th @ 6pm in store [NEW TIME!]
Typically meets the last Wednesday evening of each month.
Buy in store for 15% off or buy now on Bookshop.
Disco Biblioteca: Music Books & Listening Party with Madona
This club is an opportunity for folks who love music and books to read, chat, and listen to curated playlists inspired by the book selection. Facilitated by Takoma Radio’s own Night Nurse (shows on the last Friday of the month; 7 -8 pm). Books and music: just like chocolate and peanut butter; so happy together.
Next Meeting: December 29th @ 7pm in store
Typically meets the last Friday evening of each month.
Buy in store for 15% off or buy now on Bookshop.
Nonfiction Club with Nicole
What do you think about when you think about nonfiction? If your mind immediately goes to textbooks and dense biographies, join us for Nonfiction Book Club and let us change your mind! We’re on a mission to prove that nonfiction can be just as interesting as your favorite fiction book!
Next Meeting: January 2nd @ 6pm in store [NEW TIME!]
Typically meets the first Tuesday evening of each month
Buy in store for 15% off or buy now on Bookshop.
Novella Book Club with Michael
It’s often hard to fit books into our busy, distracted lives. Luckily, we’re experiencing a renaissance of the novella, and many of the best ones can be read in one sitting. This is a group for readers who believe short books can still have a big impact.
Next Meeting: January 5th @ 4pm in store
Typically meets the first Friday **afternoon** of each month.
Buy in store for 15% off or buy now on Bookshop.
Heavy Graphic: Graphic Novels with Simone
Graphic novels transcend genre. Join us as we read our way through historical fiction, film noir, fantasy, memoir, and maybe even a superhero or two!