Afternoon Book Club

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres in both fiction and nonfiction. This event is free and open to the public, although the contents of the books are intended for teens and adults. For more information and to request a copy of the latest book club book, contact Kingsley Branch Library at 231-263-5484.
Kingsley Branch Library Afternoon Book Club 2026 Selections
Presented through TADL's Cradle of Democracy: a yearlong celebration of America's 250th
Jan 28 — Massacre on the Merrimack, Jay Atkinson
The true, brutal story of Hannah Duston during King William's War, exploring survival, revenge, and the harsh realities of early American frontier warfare.
Feb 25 — 1776, David McCullough
A gripping account of George Washington and the first year of the American Revolution, highlighting pivotal battles and the courage of a fledgling nation.
Mar 25 — Everyone Has a Story with the Kingsley Folk School
For World Storytelling Day, join Kingsley Folk School's Sierra LaRose and your Afternoon Book Club friends for a fun hour of connecting with your neighbors in this crossover event between our Everyone Has a Story program and ABC! Simply show up and share—no scripts, no pressure. Together, we’ll listen, laugh, reflect, and connect through the power of spontaneous storytelling. If you would like a book to reflect on before this event, copies of "Zen in the Art of Writing" by Ray Bradbury will be available for you to check out at the February meeting.
Apr 29 — Rifles for Watie, Harold Keith
A Newbery Medal-winning Civil War novel following 16-year-old Jeff Bussey as he discovers the moral complexities and harsh realities of war.
May 27 — P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados, Caroline Lawrence
Historical fiction following 12-year-old P.K. Pinkerton in 1862 Nevada as he investigates his foster parents’ murder while surviving a gang of outlaws.
Jun 24 — When the Men Were Gone, Marjorie Herrera Lewis
Based on a true story of Tylene Wilson, a woman in 1940s Texas who defies expectations to coach football while men are away at war.
Aug 26 — House Made of Dawn, N. Scott Momaday
Follows Abel, a young Native American returning from WWII, struggling to reconcile his Pueblo heritage with modern America.