Do you need a list of book clubs in Calgary? Take a look at the following compilation of 10 book clubs operating across the city.
1. Calgary Women’s Literary Club
Calgary Women’s Literary Club is a book club that has been active since 1906. Their annual programs follow different forms of well-written literature, including books written from Australian and New Zealand authors, satirical novels and local authors from the city of Calgary as well.
Currently, Calgary Women’s Literary Club meets online for their book club meetings, during which there is typically a time to socialize with new and regular book club members. The main bulk of the book club meeting is a presentation by a fellow member about the author of focus for the month.
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2. YYC Silent Book Club
Located in multiple locations worldwide, YYC Silent Book Club is Calgary, Alberta’s chapter of the group that is now featured in 300 cities, including numerous countries, including the US and Canada. The Calgary chapter of YYC Silent Book Club is managed by Harlene Mann, who can help manage questions and concerns from new and interested members.
The purpose of YYC Silent Book Club, for those who may be new to the concept, is to meet up in person and read a book of your choice silently, in the presence of other readers who also prefer to read silently rather than have to come up with an opinion to share with the group. If that sounds like an experience you enjoy, feel free to reach out and join YYC Silent Book Club for a session.
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3. Literary Book Nerds
Literary Book Nerds is a book club that meets in a number of venues in the city of Calgary, Alberta. The book group welcomes new joiners of all genders and ages. The books that Literary Book Nerds usually reads include classic and contemporary fiction. Book club meetings usually take place on Sunday afternoon, and locations vary depending on availability.
Some of the books that Literary Book Nerds have looked at in the past include “Pachinko” by Min Jin lee and “The Back of the Turtle” by Thomas King. Participants can look forward to spending time with other people who love to read and having insightful conversations.
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4. Tequila Mockingbird Book Club
Situated in Calgary, Alberta, Tequila Mockingbird Book Club is a book club that meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month in the evening. Organizer Candice Cleniuk helps with group management, including answering new members’ questions and planning future group outings and the book of the month.
Tequila Mockingbird Book Club has previously read through books like “City of Girls” by Elizabeth Gilbert and “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley. The book club looks forward to meeting new members of all ages and genders.
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5. A Book Club with a Twist
A Book Club with a Twist is a book club based in Okotoks, Alberta, a suburb belonging to the metropolitan area of Calgary, Alberta. Currently, the book club is organized by leader Tammy Trask, who manages the book club through the website Meetup.com. A Book Club with a Twist welcomes ladies in their 40s who are looking for a supportive reading community to consider coming out for a meeting to get to know others and see if the fit is right for them.
A Book Club with a Twist doesn’t suggest any books for members to read but instead welcomes participants to bring books that they have been reading to book club meetings. Through their book club meetings, which are held in person in Okotoks, Alberta, participants can enjoy discussions and share about the books that everyone else has been reading and hopefully take something away with them.
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6. Calgary Self-Improvement Book Club
Serving the community of Calgary, Alberta, Calgary Self-Improvement Book Club is a book club focused on learning more to improve themselves. They have covered subject matter including family and relationships, discipline, spirituality, physical and mental health and financial planning.
Leader Chris Cromwell organizes Calgary Self-Improvement Book Club. Meetings are held on various dates online. “Outwitting the Devil” by Napoleon Hill and “The Success Principles” by Jack Canfield are some of the books that Calgary Self-Improvement Book Club have read through in the past.
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7. Good Reads, Good Eats Book and Dinner Club
Good Reads, Good Eats Book and Dinner Club is a book club that values both great literature and the social aspect of discussing books over dinner. Supporting a community of readers in Calgary, Alberta, Good Reads, Good Eats Book and Dinner Club brings together people who are passionate about books and food.
Members can enjoy the time spent at dinner with other book club members. Good Reads, Good Eats Book and Dinner Club is interested in looking over books of all genres; past books have included “Still Life” by Sarah Winman and “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig.
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8. Calgary Classic Books Meetup Group
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Calgary Classic Books Meetup Group is a book club run by group leader Rob Chwyl. The book club focuses on classic books and meet monthly to discuss the topics and themes introduced by these classic pieces of literature. Men and women alike are welcome to join this book club, which currently has over 100 active participants who enjoy reading and discussing those books with others at book club meetings.
For an idea of the kind of books that Calgary Classic Books Meetup Group likes to go through, take a look at “The Prince” by Machiavelli and “Nicomachean Ethics” by Aristotle. People who enjoy going through classics, timeless fiction and non-fiction books that continue to be considered some of the greatest books of all time should consider joining Calgary Classic Books Meetup Group for a book club meeting.
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9. Calgary Women’s Social Book Club
Calgary Women’s Social Book Club is a book club based in Calgary, Alberta where women can meet with peers to share great ideas, talk about books, and create new friendships. No matter what stage of life you are in, single or married, and regardless of what field of work you might be working in, women of Calgary are welcome to join Calgary Women’s Social Book Club.
Some of the books that Calgary Women’s Social Book Club’s monthly meetings goes over include “Nothing More Dangerous” by Allen Eskens and “The Last House Guest” by Megan Miranda. Participants can look forward to not only the great discussions about the fiction book choice of the month, but also enjoyable events including dinners and movie outings.
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10. A Novel Idea
Calgary, Alberta, Canada is home to A Novel Idea, a book club that meets once a month and selects mostly non-fiction books that present new ideas or teach new skills. Leader Jules helps manage the book club through the website Meetup.com. The book club meets monthly in person on Sunday mornings.
A number of books that A Novel Idea has gone over include “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho and “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey. The aim of A Novel Idea is for members to join with other individuals wanting to meet other people interested in learning new skills, meeting new people and reading great books.
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