Are These Really the Best YA Books of All Time?

Are you passionate about YA? Did you see Time magazine's list of 100 Best YA Books of All Time? Of All Time? Really? What did you think? Too many 'classics,' not enough newer titles? Come debate the merits of the titles on this list--what's missing and what should be dropped from the list.

Bring your own favorites! Who doesn’t love a debate about great books?

When? Thursday, September 23 @ 4pm

Where? Zoom

A Chill in the Air!

As the weather cools, early darkness returns, the owls start hooting, and the trees start creaking, does your reading menu change to horror? Are you re-reading the classics like Dracula or everything Edgar Allan Poe wrote? Maybe trying a gothic novel or two or a ghost-in-the-attic tale? What about witches or werewolves? Is modern horror more your cup of hemlock? Have you discovered any 'cozy' horror to recommend to those of us who really don't like to be frightened while we read in the dark of night?

So whether you like being terrified or just want to know what to avoid, join us for a fearsome conversation.

When? Thursday, October 28 @ 4pm

Where? Zoom

Holiday Reads and Traditions

Are there new books on your holiday list to give or receive? Do you have a holiday tradition to read the same book on the same day, year after year? Or are you just charmed by any book set during the holiday season? Join us to discuss holiday themed books, these can be books you read at the holidays, or books that take place during the holidays, whatever makes your stockings jingle.

Reminder that registrants get a book list following the event, so perhaps you'll find that perfect literary gift for the book lover on your list!

When? Thursday, November 18 @ 4pm (please note this is a special date due to Thanksgiving)

Where? Zoom

Robots, Aliens & Wizards, Oh My!

Is this list pure fantasy or out-of-this world? Or do you agree these are the Favorite Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of the Last Decade (NPR)? Whether this is your genre of choice or you walk right by displays featuring these books, join us for an out-of-this-world discussion of what's good on this list, what to skip, & what other titles should be on the list.

Who knows, you may be tempted to expand your reading and step into other worlds of fantasy or sci-fi.

When? Thursday, December 23 @ 4pm

Where? Zoom

Love Is In the Air

Do you love books about love? How about books about second chance love? Love between peasants and Kings (or Queens) or enemies falling in love? LGBTQ romance? Whatever you love to read, tune in to discuss your favorite romance novels just in time for Valentine's Day! Never read a romance but wondering what the fuss is all about? This is a great place to start.

Longtime romance readers and beginners will share their love of books that end in HEA (Happily Ever After).

When? Thursday, January 27 @ 4pm

Where? Zoom

#1 in the Series

Here's a wide open topic--books in series! Do you have a favorite series you often recommend? Which series are you waiting for the next book to drop? Any genre, any age--mystery, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, kids, YA...anything goes. No judgment here on your reading!

Do you read every book in the series? Grown tired of characters/plots in a series? We want to hear what you have to say.

When? Thursday, February 24 @ 4pm

Where? Zoom

Books Into Movies or TV

Good, bad, or indifferent—movies based on books are always a good debate topic! Did you love the All the Boys I've Loved Before or the new Baby-sitters Club? What about all those Stephen King movies, Lord of the Rings, or Harry Potter? Is it faithful to the book or the only similarity is the title? Do you have a favorite adaptation? Is the movie better (gasp!) than the book? Anything goes in this conversation!

Bring your examples and opinions - popcorn optional - for a lively discussion on book adaptations for TV and the big screen.

When? Thursday, March 31 @ 4pm

Where? Zoom

Note date change due to PLA.