DIY Book Club

Discover monthly book recommendations for adults, teens, and children. Scroll down or jump to each section for descriptions, page counts, subject and reading level information, teaching & discussion guides, as well as links to check out titles for use in your own DIY Book Club. You can instantly borrow digital copies through Hoopla

Adult Fiction | Adult Non-fiction | YA Books | Children Books | Past Materials

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Adult Fiction

Find monthly adult fiction titles that our librarians recommend for discussion:

 

The Guest ListThe Guest List

Lucy Foley

On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. But perfection is for plans, and people are all too human. As the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and petty jealousies begin to mingle with the reminiscences and well wishes.
 
Subjects: Weddings, Murder, Islands
Page count: 336
 
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The DealThe Deal

Elle Kennedy

Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she’s carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush’s attention, she’ll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice.

Subjects: College students, Hockey players, Love stories
Page count: 342
 
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Adult Non-fiction

Find monthly adult non-fiction titles that our librarians recommend for discussion:

 

The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic IllnessThe Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness

Meghan O’Rourke

A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases.

Subjects: Chronic diseases, Health, Diseases
Page count: 324

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Putting the Rabbit in the Hat: A MemoirPutting the Rabbit in the Hat: A Memoir

Brian Cox

From Titus Andronicus with the RSC to media magnate Logan Roy in HBO’s Succession, Brian Cox has made his name as an actor of unparalleled distinction and versatility. We know him on screen, but few know of his extraordinary life story.

Subjects: Actors, Great Britain, Autobiography
Page count: 374

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YA Books

Find monthly teen-friendly titles that our librarians recommend for discussion:

 

Little WomenLittle Women

Louisa May Alcott

For generations, children around the world have come of age with Louisa May Alcott’s March girls: hardworking eldest sister Meg, headstrong Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. With their father away at war, and their loving mother Marmee working to support the family, the four sisters have to rely on one another for support as they endure the hardships of wartime and poverty.

Subjects: Autographical fiction, New England, Family
Page count: 759

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Clap When You LandClap When You Land

Elizabeth Acevedo

On the day when the plane her father is on is supposed to land in the Dominican Republic, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people. In New York City, Yahaira’s mother tells her that her father has died in a plane crash. Separated by distance, the two girls are forced to face a new reality.

Subjects: Aircraft accidents, Sisters, Grief
Page Count: 448

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Children Books

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Too Sticky! : Sensory Issues with AutismToo Sticky! : Sensory Issues with Autism

Jen Malia

With help from her family and teacher, Holly overcomes her dislike of having sticky hands to participate in a science experiment.

Page count: 32
Lexile: Unavailable
AR/ATOS: Unavailable

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Seven Blind MiceSeven Blind Mice

Ed Young

In this retelling of the Indian fable, seven blind mice discover different parts of an elephant and argue about its appearance.

Page count: 40
Lexile: 530
AR/ATOS: Unavailable

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Fart QuestFart Quest

Aaron Reynolds

When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven.

Page count: 277
Lexile: Unavailable
AR/ATOS: 3.5

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