We also are affiliated with many book clubs who meet in private homes. If you’re interested in one of the book clubs held at the store (listed below), simply show up!
Why Register Your Book Club?
Helpful Staff: Our knowledgeable and widely-read staff is always available to help you select the right book and can always make recommendations for specific needs and tastes.
Book Club Nook: Your book club selection will be highlighted each month right at our Information Desk - easy for your members to find and purchase your monthly choice.
PLUS:
If you have any questions, please contact our bookclub liaison at bookclubs@rjjulia.com.
* When your club orders five or more copies of any title. No other discounts apply.
Classics Group
Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm
This club has been meeting for over 10 years and concentrates on classic literature, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Facilitator: Lee Jacobus
Debut Author
Meets the third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
This club "debuted" in September 2012. They focus on books that are written by up and coming authors. If you're looking for an adventure into unchartered waters, you'' enjoy taking the risk with what a debut author can offer.
Facilitator: Deborah Kindel
Hot Off the Press Group
Meets the second Thursday of the month from 1:00-2:30 pm
This club gravitates towards new fiction though it isn't a requirement. They are open to reading non-fiction as well as other genres. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Facilitator: Barbra Buckley
Indie Book Club
Meets the last Wednesday of the month from 12:30-2:00 pm
The goal of this book club is to read something new and interesting and to have lively, thought-provoking discussion. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Facilitator: Deb Friedman
Men-Only Book Club Group
Meets the last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm.
The men's club reads all genres limited to living male authors and is comprised of only men members.
Facilitator: Pat DeMaio
R.J.'s Readers
Meets the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
This club reads selections chosen by members; the criteria being excellent writing, challenging plot lines, and great discussion topics.
Facilitators: Susan Cartledge and Alayne Mouradian
Rose Quiello Group
Meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 pm
This is our longest running book club! It started in 1990 right after the store first opened. They read in all directions — combining fiction and non-fiction.
Facilitator: Rose Quiello
YA Cafe: A Book Club for Adults
Meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm
This book club is for any adult who loves to read young adult fiction!
Facilitator: Karen Schumann
Today's YA Book Club
First meeting Tuesday, 10/20 at 6:00PM
Today’s YA Book Club is for anyone who loves YA! Whether you’re a teen, new adult, adult, writer, or reader, if you love YA, this is the book club for you!
Facilitator: Karen Schumann