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Announcing Our Q1 2026 Selections

January, February and March reads

Dec 31, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

We don't worry about finishing every book. We come to book club because book people are the best people.

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Introducing: The Intermission

A new mid-month distraction for Middle Book Clubbers

Jan 16

What We Don't See Slipping Away

A Mother's Surgery, The Snowbirds, and the Changes We Miss

Jan 12 • Gretchen Anthony

December 2025 Zoom Link

Live Chat for Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher

Dec 18, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

All I Want for Christmas is Cozy

Winter Solstice, Week One

Dec 12, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

You decide: Q1 2026 book choices

Cast your vote and/or comment by Wednesday, December 17th

Dec 10, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

How far in advance should we select our books?

A Middle Book Club one-question survey

Dec 8, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

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The Gift Arrives After the Curse Ends

Oct 17, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

What We Don't See Slipping Away

Jan 12 • Gretchen Anthony

I Wouldn't Have Chosen This if I'd Known

Nov 18, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

Secret Spouses and Hidden Lives

Sep 12, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

Walking, Obfuscating, and Farting

Aug 8, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

If you loved...

If you enjoyed The Change...

Book recommendations for fans of our October read

Nov 1, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

If you enjoyed Killers of a Certain Age...

Book recommendations for fans of our September read

Sep 26, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

If you enjoyed Hot (not Bothered)...

Book recommendations for fans of our August read

Aug 28, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

If you enjoyed All the Single Ladies...

Book recommendations for fans of our July read

Jul 31, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

If you enjoyed The Enchanted April...

Book recommendations for fans of our April read

Apr 29, 2025 • Gretchen Anthony

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