Book Clubs in the News

Book clubs are a hot topic, often making headlines in newspapers across the country. Occasionally we'll highlight some of these articles. It's inspiring to read about the impact that book clubs can have on individuals and communities, and we start with stories featuring library reading groups. If it's been a while since you've checked out your local library, why not stop by soon? September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month.


Elburn Herald: Book Groups Offer an Escape
Members of two different library book clubs in Illinois share what they most enjoy about their reading group gatherings...and what they've gained.

The Times of Trenton: Gain in the Translation
A Spanish language reading group at the Princeton Library in Princeton, New Jersey, spans cultural boundaries.

Fayette Daily News: Reading the Write Way
A six-month-old book club at the Fayette County Library in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is "an incredible venue for the discussion of literature that is both inspiring and educational" and "the best thing to happen around here since coconut cake."