Boswell-Run Book Clubs

Boswell is home to four in-store book clubs run by talented booksellers. They are the In-Store Literary book club, Sci-Fi book club, the Books and Beer book club (adventurous and entertaining fiction, often with a speculative twist), and the Romance book club. These clubs are free, open to the public, and a great way to meet literary like-minded individuals. Below are the meeting times and location for the book clubs!

In-Store Lit Book Club: meets every 1st Monday at 2 pm via Zoom and at 6:30 pm in person at Boswell (July will meet last week of June)

Sci-Fi Book Club: meets every 2nd Monday at 7 pm - meeting via Zoom and in the bookstore.

Books and Beer Book Club: meets every 3rd Monday at 7 pm  - meeting at Cafe Hollander on Downer

Romance Book Club meets every 4th Monday at 7 pm - meeting via Zoom

Alas, we no longer have a Boswell-run mystery group.


Our upcoming book club selections are below.

The Candy House: A Novel By Jennifer Egan Cover Image
$16.19
ISBN: 9781476716770
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Scribner - March 7th, 2023

In-Store Lit Group, Monday, June 5, 2 pm virtual, 6:30 pm in person. Join the virtual event at   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83837133389


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The Memory of Animals By Claire Fuller Cover Image
$22.36
ISBN: 9781953534873
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: Tin House Books - June 6th, 2023

Science Fiction Book Club, Monday, June 12, 2023 5:30 pm. 

This is a hybrid event - we will be meeting in person and on Zoom concurrently.

Zoom registration is here.


Sea Change: A Novel By Gina Chung Cover Image
$15.30
ISBN: 9780593469347
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Vintage - March 28th, 2023

Books and Beer Book Club, Monday, June 19, 7 pm. Meets at Cafe Hollander on Downer Ave. No registration required.


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For Her Consideration: An Enchanting and Memorable Love Story By Amy Spalding Cover Image
$15.26
ISBN: 9781496739513
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Kensington - February 21st, 2023

Romance Book Club, Monday, June 26, 7 pm. Register here


Dr. No: A Novel By Percival Everett Cover Image
$14.40
ISBN: 9781644452080
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Graywolf Press - November 1st, 2022

In-Store Lit Group, Monday, June 26, 2 pm virtual, 6:30 pm in person. Please note that this is officially our July meeting, which has been moved up due to the July 3 lakefront fireworks. Join the virtual event at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83837133389


Moths By Jane Hennigan Cover Image
$16.19
ISBN: 9781915202697
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Angry Robot - March 14th, 2023

Science Fiction Book Club, Monday, July 10, 2023 7 pm. 

This is a hybrid event- we will be meeting in person and on Zoom concurrently.

Zoom registration is here.


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Cult Classic: A Novel By Sloane Crosley Cover Image
$16.20
ISBN: 9781250867179
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: Picador - June 6th, 2023

Books and Beer Book Club, Monday, July 17, 7 pm. Meets at Cafe Hollander on Downer Ave. No registration required.


Stardust: A Novel By Neil Gaiman Cover Image
$16.19
ISBN: 9780063070714
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: William Morrow Paperbacks - February 16th, 2021

Romance Book Club, Monday, July 24, 7 pm. Register here


Kaikeyi: A Novel By Vaishnavi Patel Cover Image
$17.09
ISBN: 9780759557307
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Redhook - March 7th, 2023

Science Fiction Book Club, Monday, August 14, 2023 7 pm. 

This is a hybrid event- we will be meeting in person and on Zoom concurrently.

Zoom registration is here.


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Siren Queen By Nghi Vo Cover Image
By Nghi Vo
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250820563
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: Tordotcom - May 30th, 2023

Books and Beer Book Club, Monday, August 21, 7 pm. Meets at Cafe Hollander on Downer Ave. No registration required.


A Lady for a Duke By Alexis Hall Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9781538753750
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Forever - May 24th, 2022

Romance Book Club, Monday, August 28, 7 pm. Register here


Shadows of Eternity By Gregory Benford Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534443631
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Gallery / Saga Press - July 12th, 2022

Science Fiction Book Club, Monday, September 11, 2023 7 pm. 

This is a hybrid event- we will be meeting in person and on Zoom concurrently.

Zoom registration is here.


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The Tatami Galaxy: A Novel By Tomihiko Morimi, Emily Balistrieri (Translated by) Cover Image
By Tomihiko Morimi, Emily Balistrieri (Translated by)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780063158450
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: HarperVia - July 4th, 2023

Books and Beer Book Club, Monday, September 18, 7 pm. Meets at Cafe Hollander on Downer Ave. No registration required.


Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail By Ashley Herring Blake Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780593336427
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Berkley - November 22nd, 2022

Romance Book Club, Monday, September 23, 7 pm. Register here