Some of the book groups are on hiatus during the pandemic restrictions, and a few are meeting virtually. If you are interested in any, please contact the bookstore. We can forward your info to the facilitator.
Book Groups meet at Watchung Booksellers and are open to all. No need to register.
Having read the selected book contributes to the discussion, but is not a requirement.
Please check our monthly calendar for book selections.
Book Groups meet at Watchung Booksellers and are open to all. No need to register.
Having read the selected book contributes to the discussion, but is not a requirement.
Please check our monthly calendar for book selections.
Ficciones Book GroupBook Group will read and discuss Spanish language literature. Discussions in Spanish.
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7-8pm.
Facilitator Alexis Romay (co-founded with Juan Mila Valcarcel)
History (in hiatus)History from A-Z. Topics and time periods are varied.
Meets on the 4th Monday of each month, 7-8pm, except July and August.
Facilitator Joseph P. Paranac, Jr.
Great Writers Fine literature thoughtfully discussed. Initially focused on lesser known works of great writers, now broadened to include more contemporary authors as well.
Meets on the 1st Friday of each month, 7-8:30pm.
Facilitator Celia Galorenzo
Nasty Women Book Group (Meeting Virtually)Books by women, about women, for women, taken from every genre.
Meets every 4-6 weeks, usually on Tuesday evenings, 7-8pm.
Facilitators Laurie Levin Goodstine & Co.
Memoir Book Group (in haitus)A group for anyone who enjoy's memoirs, biographies and autobiographies.
Facilitated through a rotation of group members.
Moms Demand ActionReadings selected to support the national movement for gun sense in America. Meets several times a year.
Climate Change Discussion Group (meets virtually)A study group on how to understand climate change, its' impact on our environment and what can be done about it.
Meets every 4-6 weeks, usually Mondays 6:30-8pm.
Facilitator Lael Leslie
Kids Graphic Novel ClubA book group for kids ages 9-12 who are fascinated by graphic novels - comics and manga.
Meets once a month on Sunday, 4-4:45pm.
Facilitator Emma Nathan
Kids Book Group3rd-5th graders unite! All genres explored. Let's learn to chat about books. Meets quarterly.
Facilitators