Book Clubs at NHPL
Want to borrow a current book club book? Ask at the front desk! We keep extra copies of upcoming book club titles on hand from other libraries.
Looking for youth book clubs? Take a look under the “Youth” tab of our menu and select the age-range you’re looking for!
NEW! The Morbidly Curious Book Club
We’re very excited to begin the meetings of our chapter of The Morbidly Curious Book Club in November 2024!
The Morbidly Curious Book Club is an 18+ non-fiction book club diving into the darker macabre parts of your library, with a passion for learning more about what may be too niche for your family… This is North Hampton, New Hampshire’s chapter.
November 6, 2024 – Boys Enter the House by David Nelson
December 4, 2024 – Out Cold by Philip Jaekl
January 8, 2025 – All That is Wicked by Kate Winkler Dawson
February 5, 2025 – Tremors in the Blood by Amit Katwala
March 5, 2025 – Gory Details by Erika Engelhaupt
April 2, 2025 – Waco Rising by Kevin Cook
May 7, 2025 – Stiff by Mary Roach
June 4, 2025 – Trail of the Lost by Andrea Lankford
July 2, 2025 – The Butchering Art by Lindsey Fitzharris
Find our chapter on BookClubs.com!
This club will meet in person and on Zoom!
Zoom: Personal Meeting ID 943 614 6719, Passcode: 9aHLqU
Feminist Fright Club
Join Feminist Fright Club with guest book club host Emma Simpson-Tucker (they/them) as they lead this spooky series of discussions on feminist horror books!
Prepare to embark on a bone-chilling literary journey that will unravel the darkest corners of both the supernatural and societal realms. This is not your typical reading experience—it’s a spine-tingling exploration of intersectional feminism through the lens of horror. Join in-person or on Zoom!
November 9, 2024 – Never Whistle at Night edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
Feminist Fright Club will not meet in December
January 11, 2025 – The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
Zoom: Personal Meeting ID 943 614 6719, Passcode: 9aHLqU
Hooked on Books
Join us at Hooked On Books, the monthly book club that will immerse you in the captivating world of contemporary fiction and narrative nonfiction! If you’re ready to dive into thought-provoking stories, rich characters, and powerful narratives, this is the book club for you. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with fellow book enthusiasts and expand your literary horizons. We can’t wait to welcome you to the club!
Upcoming Titles
October 24, 2024 – The House is On Fire by Rachel Beanland
Hooked on Books will not meet in November or December.
January 30, 2025 – The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Hooked On Books meets the last Thursday of each month at 2pm and 6pm. Beginning in January 2025 Hooked on Books evening discussions will be discontinued. Please email any questions to circdesk@nhplib.org.
Be Well Book Club
Prepare to delve into our latest book selection, and engage in thought-provoking discussions that will leave you feeling inspired. Together, we’ll explore fascinating topics that resonate with each book, offering valuable insights to enhance our daily lives. Join us as we embark on a journey of self-betterment, and well-being, weaving themes from our most recent reads into our own world. The Be Well Book Club awaits, ready to enrich your reading experience.
Upcoming Titles
November 4, 2024 – Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
Be Well Book Club will not meet in December.
January 6, 2025 – The Sisterhood by Liza Mundy
The Be Well Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 2 PM to discuss our latest book selection as well as discuss topics of interest related to each book. We also explore ways to integrate wellness, self-betterment and well-being into our daily lives.
Mystery Book Club
Each month, we will carefully select a spine-tingling masterpiece from the vast array of mystery literature. From classic detective stories to gripping psychological thrillers and everything in between, our diverse book collection guarantees an exciting journey into the unknown. Immerse yourself in the captivating narratives crafted by master storytellers, where every page holds a hidden clue, and every chapter unveils a shocking twist.
Upcoming Titles
October 10, 2024 – November Road by Louis Berney
November 14, 2024 – Slow Horses by Mick Herron
Mystery Book Club will not meet in December.
January 9, 2025 – Fortune Favors the Dead by Stephen Spotswood
Mystery Book Club meets every second Thursday of the month at 6 PM.
Nothing Like the Classics Book Club
In this group we embrace a broad definition of what constitutes a classic, and welcome enthusiasts from all walks of life, passionate about exploring timeless literary works. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your journey into the world of classics, this club provides an inclusive space for all to participate and contribute. Members can expect insightful discussions, lively debates, and the joy of discovering new interpretations of beloved classics.
Upcoming Titles
October 21, 2024 – The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
November 18, 2024 – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Nothing Like the Classics will not meet in December.
January 20, 2025 – The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
February 17, 2025 – Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
March 17, 2025 – The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
The Nothing Like the Classics Book Club meets every 3rd Monday of the month at 4 PM. May will be their first meeting!
Past Reads
Hooked on Books
Past reads include:
Chasing Beauty by Natalie Dykstra
The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The Dubliners by James Joyce
Foster by Claire Keegan
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
Be Well Book Club
Past reads include:
Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith
What the Dead Know by Barbara Butcher
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza
Heartland by Sarah Smarsh
Lilli de Jong by Janet Benton
21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval N. Harari
I Know Why the Caged Bird sings by Maya Angelou
The Power by Naomi Alderman
Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
There There by Tommy Orange
All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir by Nicole Chung
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change by Pema Chodron
The Rules Do Not Apply by Ariel Levy
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah.
Lilac Girls: A Novel by Martha Hall Kelly
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Nothing Like the Classics
Past reads include:
A Country Doctor by Sarah Orne Jewett
Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay
The Summer Book by Tove Jansson
Maurice by E.M. Forester
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
Mystery Book Club
Past reads include:
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
The Third to Die by Allison Brennan
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger