Book Clubs

Join an Allen Public Library book club to connect with other readers, discuss recent reads and enjoy new books together.

The Shared Shelf Book Club

A virtual book discussion group.  Watch for virtual book discussions on the Library’s Facebook page or Allen City Television's YouTube channel.

For questions about The Shared Shelf Book Club, contact  Kristen Amen or Abby Ward at 214.509.4905.

  1. Book cover of "Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors" by Sonali Dev

    Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors


    Sonali Dev
    Tuesday, January 19

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  1. Book cover of "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett

    The Dutch House


    Ann Patchett
    Tuesday, March 16
  1. Book cover of "The Shell Seekers" by Rosamunde Pilcher

    The Shell Seekers


    Rosamunde Pilcher
    May 2021

Let's Talk Dewey Book Club

Join us for our choose-your-own-nonfiction book club. We pick the topic–you pick the book! Watch for virtual book discussions on the Library’s Facebook page and the Allen City Television's YouTube channel.

Questions?  Contact Stephan Horsethemke or Abby Ward at 214.509.4905.

  1. Shelves and shelves full of books.

    Free Choice


    Tuesday, December 15
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  1. An African American chef squeezing a lemon on a shrimp dish.

    Black Cooking in America


    Tuesday, February 16 at 7 p.m.
  1. A book fanned open on a table.

    Books About Books


    Tuesday, April 20 at 7 p.m.