Branch District Library has book clubs for a variety of ages to enjoy! With several clubs to join, book lovers can chat with each other about what they’re reading, and best of all, there is something for everyone! New members are always welcomed!
Now available - stay connected with your favorite library book clubs using BookClubs (The Book Club Organizer)
What is Bookclubs?
It is a free, easy-to-use app and website that helps book clubs stay organized and engaged. Bookclubs makes it easy to track upcoming meetings, suggested books to read, and see previous book club picks.
- Book Lovers 'R' Us (Bronson Branch)
- Manga Book Club (Coldwater Branch)
- Murder Mysteries (Coldwater Branch)
- Romance (Coldwater Branch)
- Books on Tap (Trainwreck Grill & Ale House in Coldwater)
- All Booked Up (Broadway Grille in Union City)
- Drive By Book Club (Bookmobile)
Book Lovers 'R' Us at the Bronson Branch
This nontraditional Book Club will not have a set list of titles to read. Share what book/books you read last month. Loved it, hated it, recommend it? This club meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30am.
Manga Book Club
The book club for teens - if you enjoy manga and graphic novels, join us to discuss the first volume of a new manga each month on the third Monday at 4:00 at the Coldwater Branch!
- December: Cells at Work by Akane Shimizu
- January: Noragami: Stray God by Adachitoka
- February: Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa
Murder Mystery Book Club at the Coldwater Branch
If you enjoy murder mystery books, join this club for great discussions and snacks! This book club is for adults and meets the first Monday of the month at 5:30. The full list of 2025 titles can be found here.
- February: A Murder for Miss Hortense by Mel Pennant
- March: My Wife, the Serial Killer by H.J. Garbett
- April: Making Friends Can Be Murder by Kathleen West (Coming to BDL Soon!)
- May: The Intruder by Freida McFadden
Romance Book Club
Do you like Spicy 🌶️🌶️ Romance books? Are you a fan of grumpy/sunshine, second chance romance, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, and opposites attract tropes? Then you will love our Romance Book Club! Come out and enjoy a good book, with a guaranteed happily ever after, with good company! The Romance Book Club will meet at the Coldwater Branch on the second Tuesday of every month, enjoy a snack tailored to each book we are reading.
- February: Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws
- March: The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
- April: Story Of My Life by Lucy Score
- May: The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh
Books On Tap Book Club
This fiction/non-fiction book club explores a diverse array of literature! This club will meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at Trainwreck Grill & Ale House at 6:00 pm. See the full list of 2026 titles here.
- February: The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
- March: The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon (2026 One Book, One County pick!)
- April: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
- May: Street Freaks by Terry Brooks
Find previous picks for Books On Tap below:
All Booked Up
Gather with fellow readers at the Broadway Grille in Union City, where lively discussion and a welcoming atmosphere await. This club meets on the second Thursday at 4:00 pm.
- March: Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben
- April: Remain by M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks
- May: The Storm by Rachel Hawkins
Drive By Book Club
A small book club with casual reads on the go! Read the monthly selection, then visit the bookmobile at any stop and discuss the book with staff and other readers!
- December/January: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
- February/March: The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon
- April/May: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Detailed information and registration can be found on the library’s Event Calendar or by visiting any library branch. Copies of the books are available at Branch District Library, and may be available online from our digital library providers Hoopla or Libby. Additional copies of titles can be requested from the statewide lending system, MeL.org. Please allow 7-10 days for your request to be delivered to the library.
