The Book Thieves

We are a lively group of bibliophiles who enjoy eating, drinking (21+) and, most importantly, talking about books together. We are about as relaxed a group as they come, so don’t be intimidated. You are welcome to drop in to chat about a book that especially interests you, or join us for the whole season! 

We read eight books per year, and meet for round table discussions from 6:30 – 7:30 pm on the first Thursday of the following months: February, March, May, June, August, September, November, December. We also meet in October to select our slate of books for the upcoming year. We read a mixture of fiction and nonfiction, with a goal of reading a diverse group of books each year (style, author, & genre).

We gather at Writers & Books on University Ave. Book Thieves are invited to bring a dish, snack, or drink to share, and of course, an enthusiasm for all things literary! Ampersand, Writers & Books’ indie bookstore, stocks the titles we choose, and makes them available at a 15% discount. 


2024 Book Thieves Calendar:

Note:  Book club selections are always 15% off! Browse upcoming reads at the bottom of this page.

May 2The Second Life of Mirielle West, by Amanda Skenandore

June 6Watchmen, by Alan Moore

August 1In Every Mirror She's Black, by Lola Akinmade Åkerström

September 5 – Rochester Reads book

October 3 – Book selection for 2025

November 7If We Were Villains, by M.L. Rio

December 5 – Falling Back in Love with Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls, by Kai Cheng Thom (& holiday party)


Join the Discussion:

If you would like to join our meetings, please email nbense@gmail.com to be added to our distribution list!

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The Second Life of Mirielle West: A Haunting Historical Novel Perfect for Book Clubs By Amanda Skenandore Cover Image
$14.41
ISBN: 9781496726513
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Kensington - July 27th, 2021

Meeting on May 2, 2023 at 7 pm. Email nbense@gmail.com to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.


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Watchmen (2019 Edition) By Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons (Illustrator)
$21.24
ISBN: 9781779501127
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: DC Comics - May 20th, 2019

Meeting on June 6, 2023 at 7 pm. Email nbense@gmail.com to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.


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In Every Mirror She's Black: A Novel By Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström Cover Image
$14.44
ISBN: 9781728253169
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Sourcebooks Landmark - June 7th, 2022

Meeting on August 1, 2023 at 7 pm. Email nbense@gmail.com to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.


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If We Were Villains: A Novel By M. L. Rio Cover Image
$16.14
ISBN: 9781250095299
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Flatiron Books - April 17th, 2018

Meeting on November 7, 2023 at 7 pm. Email nbense@gmail.com to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.


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Falling Back in Love with Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls By Kai Cheng Thom Cover Image
$14.45
ISBN: 9780593594988
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Dial Press Trade Paperback - August 1st, 2023

Meeting on December 5, 2023 at 7 pm. Email nbense@gmail.com to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.