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.
2022-2023 Book Thieves Calendar:
Note: Book club selections are always 15% off! Browse upcoming reads at the bottom of this page.
December 1, 2022 - Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir. by Robin Ha (and Holiday Party)
February 2 – Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger, by Justin Murphy (author will be in attendance!)
March 2 – A Thousand Mornings, by Mary Oliver
May 4 – The Last White Man, by Mohsin Hamid
June 1 – The House in the Cerulean Sea, by TJ Klune
August 3 – The Firekeeper’s Daughter, by Angeline Boulley
September 7 – True Biz, by Sara Novic
October 5 – book picking for 2024 (& discuss Rochester Reads book?)
November 2 – The Book Eaters, by Sunyi Dean
December 7 – The Secret Rooms: A True Story of a Haunted Castle, a Plotting Duchess, and a Family Secret, by Catherine Bailey (& 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 December 1, 2022 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on February 2, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on March 2, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on May 4, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on June 1, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on August 3, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on September 7, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on November 2, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
Meeting on December 7, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.
