Recently, I highlighted as many reading groups as I could find throughout the county, and several in our little literary community asked to have a running list available for easy finding. So here it is! If you’re looking for bookworms in Rutherford County, check out this list and see which one(s!) might work for you! And if you know of a group that I’ve missed, please let me know! You can email me at taffetachimewrites@gmail.com.
Books and Brews in the Boro - meets monthly, off-site, at a fine, locally-owned establishment, though it’s an eBook club based out of the Technology Engagement Center.
Novel Nerds at Smyrna Library - meet monthly at 12pm in the Smyrna Conference Room and even have a virtual option if you cannot attend in person. Please email smyref@rclstn.org for details.
Friends of Eagleville Library Book Club - meets on the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Eagleville Bicentennial Public Library. Everyone is welcome!
Afternoon Book Group at Linebaugh - meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Linebaugh Conference Room, reading a mixture of light and serious novels and nonfiction.
The Paper Dolls Bookclub - meets monthly at Cover My Assets in Smyrna (661 Fitzhugh Blvd, Suite 117), starting at 5:30. This group is on Facebook, but it is a private group! This group is an amazing group of women who are welcoming and laid back! Leanne Cassell Malone is the moderator, so if you have questions, reach out to her!
Read it First Book Club at Linebaugh - meets each Friday at 4 pm, for young readers. We’ll watch the movie adaptation on the last Friday of each month to compare the two!
Local Author Book Club at The Spine - meets the first Friday of every month 5-6 PM at The Spine in Smyrna. We'll gather to discuss a featured book written by a local author. Pick up your copy from The Spine and get ready for engaging conversations, insightful perspectives, and a whole lot of fun! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other book lovers and support our talented local authors. We can't wait to see you there!
Boro Books and Brews - meets Tuesdays at 7 pm twice a month (check posts for monthly dates, book updates, and locations, though it seems like they mostly meet at Middle Ground Brewing in Murfreesboro) The first meeting is a designated halfway point, and the second meeting is a full book discussion. Join on the BookClubs App for all the info.
Bookin’ It Walk-and-Talk Book Club at Smyrna Library - meets every second Saturday 12-2 starting in the Smyrna library lobby but then out on the walking trail! Listen to your audiobook, then talk about it on our walk around the library in Old Rock School Park. Check out an audiobook on CD or MP3 from the library, or visit Libby or Hoopla to find an e-Audiobook to listen to! Themes will be released monthly, please email smyref@rclstn.org for questions. No registration is required!
Banned Book Club at The Spine - meets every second Saturday 5-6 PM at The Spine in Smyrna. Come join us as we discuss a book that has been routinely banned and discover what the reasons are for the ban.
Silent Book Club - meets two or three times a month, usually at The Dapper Owl, with a short time to mingle before having some quiet time to read together. I can confirm it’s a good time!
Dorothy Galasso Book Talk - meets on third Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church 265 W. Thompson Ln. Murfreesboro 10-11, though they are currently reading through Lynette Ingram’s summer reading list. Contact swpineault@gmail.com for more information.
Lit Wits Book Group at Linebaugh - meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Linebaugh Conference Room. The Lit Wits Book Club is a small, informal group which holds lively discussions with nonjudgmental, warm, welcoming book lovers.
Forever YA Book Club at Linebaugh - meets every third Saturday at 2:00 in the Meeting Room at Linebaugh. A group of YA fans who are a little less “Y”(oung) and a bit more “A”(dult). Whether you’re a regular YA reader or you need a break from your usual “to read” list, all are welcome! Click HERE for the current list of upcoming books.
Tuesday Morning Book Club at Linebaugh - meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Linebaugh Conference Room. The Tuesday night group reads a mixture of literary fiction, non-fiction, and classics.
Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club at Linebaugh - meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. This group meets in the Linebaugh Meeting Room on the 2nd floor. Click here to see the list of their monthly book choices for the year.
Graphic Novel Book Club at Linebaugh - meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m in the Club Room. This book group will focus on all genres of this format, revisiting classics as well as discussing more recent Graphic Novel titles.
SciFri Book Club - meets on the last Friday of every month at 5:30 pm at the Technology Engagement Center to discuss their book club pick.
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