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. 


2023 Book Thieves Calendar:

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

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:

If you would like to join our meetings, please email chrisf@wab.org to be added to our distribution list!

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Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger: School Segregation in Rochester, New York By Justin Murphy Cover Image
$28.01
ISBN: 9781501761867
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Cornell University Press - March 15th, 2022

Meeting on February 2, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.


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A Thousand Mornings: Poems By Mary Oliver Cover Image
$14.45
ISBN: 9780143124054
Availability: Backordered
Published: Penguin Books - September 24th, 2013

Meeting on March 2, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.


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The Last White Man: A Novel By Mohsin Hamid Cover Image
$22.10
ISBN: 9780593538814
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Riverhead Books - August 2nd, 2022

Meeting on May 4, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.


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The House in the Cerulean Sea By TJ Klune Cover Image
$16.14
ISBN: 9781250217318
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Tor Books - December 29th, 2020

Meeting on June 1, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.


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Firekeeper's Daughter By Angeline Boulley Cover Image
$16.14
ISBN: 9781250766564
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - March 16th, 2021

Meeting on August 3, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.


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True Biz: A Novel By Sara Novic Cover Image
$23.80
ISBN: 9780593241509
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Random House - April 5th, 2022

Meeting on September 7, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.


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The Book Eaters By Sunyi Dean Cover Image
$22.94
ISBN: 9781250810182
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Tor Books - August 2nd, 2022

Meeting on November 2, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.


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The Secret Rooms: A True Story of a Haunted Castle, a Plotting Duchess, and a Family Secret By Catherine Bailey Cover Image
$15.30
ISBN: 9780143124733
Availability: Special Order - Usually Ships in 3 - 9 weeks.
Published: Penguin Books - December 31st, 2013

Meeting on December 7, 2023 at 7 pm. Email chrisf@wab.org to be added to the Book Thieves distribution list.