Let’s talk about books! Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking to start a new reading adventure, our book clubs are the perfect place to connect with fellow book lovers. Registration is required – check out our Events Calendar to sign up. Pick up the next title at the Adult Services desk or download the eBook (when available).
Check out a list of all 2025 book club picks here.
A Novel Idea Book Club
A Novel Idea book club is for adults looking to read and discuss thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction. Meetings will be on the third Wednesday of every month at 2 PM.
March 19 at 2:00 PM: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the smalltown of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing.
When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges—Patch, a local boy, who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake. Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another.
A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story, a unique twist on each, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession and the blinding light of hope.
Thrill Seekers Book Club
A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers, and adventures – both fiction and non-fiction. Meetings will be on the second Monday of every month at 7 PM.
March 10 at 7:00 PM: Beyond Reasonable Doubt by Robert Dugoni
When Jenna Bernstein, disgraced wunderkind CEO of a controversial biotech company, is accused of murdering her former partner and lover, she turns to Seattle attorney Keera Duggan to defend her. Keera is more than a master chess player who brings her intuitive moves into court—she’s Jenna’s childhood friend. But considering their history, Keera knows that where Jenna goes, trouble follows. As the investigation gets underway and disturbing questions arise, Keera puts her trust in a client who swears that this time she’s telling nothing but the truth. If this is all just another devious game, Keera might be working to set a murderer free.
Book Club Kits
Have your own club? We’ve got the books! Our book club kits contain 10-12 copies of each book as well as discussion questions. New titles are added periodically throughout the year.
Kits must be picked up at the Plainfield Library – we cannot send them to other libraries to pick up. Contact the Adult Services Desk at info@papl.info if you have any questions or are interested in borrowing a kit.