Bookworms Meet Bookclubs in the 901

In a cozy Bluff City room, a group of people sit together on the floor, immersed in reading and conversation. Surrounded by warm decor and many books, they enjoy the camaraderie that only bookclubs can offer.

We love dancing to groovy music and a sweet cocktail can put a twinkle on the night, but the type of club takes connection to a new level and might just be the cure to your winter blues. Today, we are diving into bookclubs in the 901. If you’ve never heated debates about the characters of an alternate reality… well you don’t know what you’re missing. Lucky for you, you have us to guide you through your new adult hobby.

Memphis Girls Bookclub

Six bookworms sitting at a picnic table outdoors, smiling at the camera. They have drinks and bags on the table with colorful murals in the background, as if they're discussing their latest book club read.

Starting as a buy/sell/trade Facebook group, the MGBC team realized that there was a need for connection in the community. What better way to connect and meet new friends than through a fun, intimate bookclub for women. Visit their website for more information on how to join and stay up to date on their their next meetings!

A Novel Bookclub

Calling all bookworms! Join us for A Novel Book Club event on Wednesday, January 22 at 7 PM. We'll dive into "Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead" by Emily Austin. Don't miss this engaging gathering of fellow book enthusiasts!.

A Novel Book Club, based out of Novel the charming bookstore in the heart of East Memphis, is an easy entrance into the bookclub scene. The club explores different genres and take pride in including their members in choosing future book selections! The welcoming atmosphere makes this club the perfect beginning to your bookclub journey!

New Romantics Bookclub

Floral wreath surrounding text: "Welcome to the... New Romantics Book Club" with an illustration of a bookworm holding books. Text below reads: "Join our bookclubs and read with us each month! Starting in June 2023!.

Run by two spunky twin sisters, Stacey and Steph, New Romantics Bookclub is for the hopeless romantics, the avid chick-flick watchers, the lover-girls and boys who love stories that end in a kiss! Click below to check out and join this dream of a bookclub!

Memphis Public Libraries

Two bookworms in orange shirts sit at a library table, deeply engaged in their reading and facing each other. Another person, possibly from bookclub 901, is seated in the background, also immersed in a book.

Did you forget about your local libraries? It’s okay because we’re here to remind you that there are many in the Memphis area and they are thriving with bookclubs! Head to the website to see those they have to offer at the locations closer to you! Don’t forget to support you local libraries!

Start Your Own!

A group of five bookworms sits at a table in a cozy cafe, talking and smiling, with coffee cups and notebooks scattered about.

We know that starting something new can be scary, but getting friends together to talk about your favorite books might the easiest, cheapest, and most fun thing you can do for yourself! Let’s face it-we could use a little less screen-time and a little more community. Bringing the community to you might just be the best idea of 2025!

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