Say goodbye to everything you thought you knew about the traditional book club. The BYOB (Bring Your Own Book!) Book Club is an alternative take on your standard book discussion group. Participating is easy and the perfect solution for all those readers who can’t seem to make a traditional book group stick. Simply show up having read a book that falls into the given theme or prompt for the month and get chatting. No more slogging your way through an assigned title you aren’t even interested in reading!

Join the BYOB Book Club to talk about books in a casual atmosphere, connect with fellow readers, and learn from different perspectives. After each meeting, we’ll email a list of the books that were discussed.

The prompt for December is: A book published in 2025. As 2025 comes to a close, read a book that was published this year. Take a look at end of year reading wrap-ups or best of lists for inspiration!

Need help picking a title? Get a recommendation from library staff through The Librarian Recommends... ACL's virtual Reader's Advisory service!

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Anoka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to access library resources, services, and programs. Assistive technology and program accommodations are available at many library locations as outlined here. Please call the library branch hosting the program at least two weeks prior to an event if there are additional accommodations we can provide for you to fully participate.