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 on the first Thursday of the month, 7 – 8 pm, except October (see our calendar below). On the first Thursday of October, we meet 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).
When we’re not social distancing, 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.
2022 Book Thieves Calendar:
Note: Book club selections are always 15% off! Browse upcoming reads at the bottom of this page.
January - OFF
February 3 - A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles
March 3 - Sing to It: New Stories, by Amy Hempel
April - OFF
May 5 - The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig
June 2 - Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston
July - OFF
August 4 - Negroland: A Memoir, by Margo Jefferson
September 1 - (Hold for Rochester Reads)
October 6 - book picking for 2023
November 3 - Bellweather Rhapsody, by Kate Racculia - Zoom call with the author
December 1 - Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir, by Robin Ha (and Holiday Party)
Join the Discussion:
The Book Thieves will be meeting in an online format until further notice (7:00 - 8:00 pm). If you would like to join our meetings please email chrisf@wab.org to be added to our distribution list! Thieves will receive a Zoom link the week of each meeting by email.
Meeting on February 3, 2022 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on March 3, 2022 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on May 5, 2022 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on June 5, 2022 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on August 4, 2022 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on November 3, 2022 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on December 1, 2022 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
