Book Clubs
The Newton Public Library is pleased to assist local book clubs with locating titles for their meetings. All new book clubs should read and review the Library Book Club Guidelines prior to requesting books. Please remember to submit a new Title Request Form each time your book club selects a new title. Title Request Forms and questions regarding book clubs may be dropped off at the Library or emailed to: newtonpl@newton.lib.ia.us
Looking for recommendations for your book club? Check out the State Library of Iowa Book Club Titles website to view multiple copy sets available to Iowa libraries. The Library also has a collection of book club titles with multiple copies, that may be borrowed for book club use.
For more information on book clubs or assistance with your request, please contact:
Emily McNulty
emcnulty@newton.lib.ia.us
641-792-4108
Newton Public Library Multiple Copies for Book Clubs
| Title | Author | Print Copies | Large Print Copies | Book on CD Copies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before We Were Yours | Lisa Wingate | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Blood, Bones, and Butter | Gabrielle Hamilton | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Bottomland | Michelle Hoover | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Educated | Tara Westover | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Emma | Jane Austen | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| The Giver of Stars | Jojo Moyes | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| The Hate U Give | Angie Thomas | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| It's Always the Husband | Michele Campbell | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| The Light We Lost | Jill Santopolo | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Little Men | Louisa May Alcott | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Little Women | Louisa May Alcott | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Mansfield Park | Jane Austen | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Northanger Abbey | Jane Austen | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Persuasion | Jane Austen | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Seeing Red | Sandra Brown | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| The Shoemaker's Wife | Adriana Trigiani | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| The Silver Suitcase | Terrie Todd | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| The Whip | Karen Kondazian | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| The Wife Between Us | Greer Hendricks | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Bibliophile Book Club
The Bibliophile Book Club is a library sponsored discussion group that reads a variety of current best sellers, classic literature, and Iowa authors. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm, and is always open to new members! Meetings are held in the library meeting room. If you would like to request the current month's book, please contact the Library Information Desk at 641-792-4108.
Upcoming Bibliophile Book Club Meetings
| Date | Title | Author | Meeting Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 1:00 pm |
Uncommon Type: Some Stories |
Tom Hanks |
Library Meeting Room |
| February 26, 1:00 pm |
Where the Crawdads Sing |
Delia Owens |
Library Meeting Room |
| Meeting Postponed | The Aviator's Wife | Melonie Benjamin | Library Meeting Room |
| April 22, 1:00 pm | First Mothers | Bonnie Angelo | Library Meeting Room |
| May 27, 1:00 pm | Shoot the Moon | Billie Letts | Library Meeting Room |
Classics & Conversation Book Club
The Classics & Conversation Book Club is a library sponsored discussion group that reads a different selection of classic novels every winter. The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am, October - March. Meetings are held in the library meeting room, and new members are always welcome! If you would like to request the current month's book, please contact the Library Information Desk at 641-792-4108.
Classics & Conversation Meetings 2019 - 2020
| Date | Title | Author | Meeting Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 10:00 am | Little Women | Louisa May Alcott | Library Meeting Room |
| November 19, 10:00 am | Little Men | Louisa May Alcott | Library Meeting Room |
| December 17, 10:00 am | Jane Eyre | Charlotte Bronte | Library Meeting Room |
| January 21, 10:00 am | Wuthering Heights | Emily Bronte | Library Meeting Room |
| February 18, 10:00 am | A Tale of Two Cities (first half) | Charles Dickens | Library Meeting Room |
| Meeting Postponed | A Tale of Two Cities (second half) | Charles Dickens | Library Meeting Room |
NEW - Evening Book Club
Our new evening book club launches March 30th, 2020! This library sponsored club reads contemporary works by an array of diverse authors, including people of color and women. This group meets on the last Monday evening of the month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. Meetings are held in the Newton Public Library meeting room and new members are always welcome! If you would like to request a copy of the current month’s book, please contact the Library Information Desk at 641-792-4108.
Upcoming Book Club Meetings
| Date | Title | Author | Meeting Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Postponed | The Bluest Eye | Toni Morrison | Library Meeting Room |
| April 27, 6:00 pm | TBD |