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Is There A Utah Book Club Near Me?
Book clubs in Utah: any for newbies? Feels tough finding a local group that meets regularly in Salt Lake or Provo.
2025-08-22 07:46:45
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Lerma Lumata
You can find local book clubs listed on community bulletin boards at your local library, Meetup.com, or at your independent bookstore. They may even host or list a neighborhood book club or two. If you’re willing to give a very gritty and immersive read a shot that will generate lots of discussion, “The Devil’s Scars (The Road Devils Motorcycle Club 1)” is a great choice. This book explores the very complex and violent loyalty of an outlaw motorcycle club through the eyes of a young man being forced to live by their brutal code and will elicit very strong opinions on issues of morality and survival.
2026-07-21
Quentin
I look for book clubs in Utah, and there are way more than I thought. For over a year now, I’ve been a part of the Utah Bibliophiles. We meet every third Saturday of the month to read and discuss a literary work of fiction or memoir, and every now and then we’ll throw in a genre read, like The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires. We meet at independent bookstores throughout the state: Weller Book Works in Salt Lake City, and Dolly’s Bookstore in Park City, among others.
If you are interested in something a little more specific, there are plenty of additional options available throughout the state. The Utah Sci-Fi & Fantasy Readers meet bi-weekly at the County Library in Draper to read a variety of Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, and often host the authors for Q&A sessions. The Utah Women’s Book Collective meets once a month in Orem, selecting empowering books for the group to read, such as Circe or The Nightingale.
Of course, online book clubs are also an option. I have participated in the Utah Virtual Book Club for about 6 months, where we read a book every 2 months or so and then have a lively discussion on Discord about our thoughts on the book. We have read a variety of books such as Project Hail Mary, and Klara and the Sun, as well as others. Also, be sure to check the event calendar for the local library in your smaller town such as Moab or St. George, as they typically hold a seasonal book club or two.
If you are interested in something a little more specific, there are plenty of additional options available throughout the state. The Utah Sci-Fi & Fantasy Readers meet bi-weekly at the County Library in Draper to read a variety of Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, and often host the authors for Q&A sessions. The Utah Women’s Book Collective meets once a month in Orem, selecting empowering books for the group to read, such as Circe or The Nightingale.
Of course, online book clubs are also an option. I have participated in the Utah Virtual Book Club for about 6 months, where we read a book every 2 months or so and then have a lively discussion on Discord about our thoughts on the book. We have read a variety of books such as Project Hail Mary, and Klara and the Sun, as well as others. Also, be sure to check the event calendar for the local library in your smaller town such as Moab or St. George, as they typically hold a seasonal book club or two.
2025-08-23
Zion
A good place to start in Utah is your local library. The Salt Lake County Library has over a dozen book clubs including clubs for teens, clubs for people interested in books about the LGBTQ+ community and even a Silent Book Club where you can read quietly with other book lovers and not have to discuss the book you read. The Mystery Lovers book club at my local library is where I first met other book lovers and we read everything from classic mysteries by Agatha Christie to more modern works of mystery such as Gone Girl by a single author.
For a great indie literature meet-up, check out the Cache Valley Bookworms. Based in Logan, they will typically meet at a new coffee shop each month to discuss everything from best-seller Where the Crawdads Sing to weird and wonderful new releases like Piranesi. More academic in bent, the Utah Humanities Book Club pairs up with universities across the state to delve into some of the deepest themes of literature, including a stunning discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass last month. Check out your local, independent bookstore on Instagram (like The Printed Garden) for news of pop-up clubs and other author-led events throughout the state. Thriller, romance, nonfiction – you name it, Utah has got a book club for you.
For a great indie literature meet-up, check out the Cache Valley Bookworms. Based in Logan, they will typically meet at a new coffee shop each month to discuss everything from best-seller Where the Crawdads Sing to weird and wonderful new releases like Piranesi. More academic in bent, the Utah Humanities Book Club pairs up with universities across the state to delve into some of the deepest themes of literature, including a stunning discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass last month. Check out your local, independent bookstore on Instagram (like The Printed Garden) for news of pop-up clubs and other author-led events throughout the state. Thriller, romance, nonfiction – you name it, Utah has got a book club for you.
2025-08-26
Emma
I’ve recently moved to Utah and am trying to find some local book clubs to join. There are several that meet at the Salt Lake City Public Library on a monthly basis. They read a variety of books from science fiction to classic novels. If you are a fan of fantasy or young adult books, The King’s English Bookshop in Salt Lake City has a book club that meets every other week. If you’re looking for something a little more laid-back, you can find a variety of Utah book clubs on meetup.com. There’s even a book club in Provo that focuses on contemporary fiction. Right now, I’m a part of the ‘Utah Book Lovers’ group on Facebook. We have a lot of really great readers and it’s been wonderful so far. I can suggest other book clubs to join as well. For example, there’s the ‘Park City Book Club’ which meets for both in-person and online discussions of a variety of books. To find more book clubs in Utah, you might want to check out some of the local cafes to see if they host any book clubs, such as Coffee Garden in Salt Lake City.
2025-08-28
sandee stephens
Another consideration is the financial aspect. Some book clubs require members to purchase the chosen book every month, and that can get expensive quickly. Library-based book clubs and some private book clubs read from books that have been purchased by another member and then read by the rest of the club in turn. Some use digital library loan systems like Libby to borrow e-books. You might also ask how the book for the month was chosen and where the club meetings will be held – a cafe or restaurant, perhaps where you’ll expect to purchase food and drink, or a member’s home for a potluck where you’ll bring a dish each time. This can be a way to spend time with fellow book lovers for free, rather than committing to a social club that meets in a pricey restaurant and you’ll expect to pay for dinner and drinks every month.
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