A Novel Idea

Next date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM

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 A Novel Idea is a book club for adults featuring novels from diverse genres and authors. Join us for a lively discussion and deepen your engagement with your reading!  

 

This book club meets on the fourth Sunday of the month from 3 to 4:30 pm in the Large Group Study Room on the first floor of the Main LibraryA few complimentary copies of each book are available at the Main Library Reference Desk the day after each meeting.

2026 selections:

January: Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

February: Colored Television by Danzy Senna

March: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab

April: The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami

May: Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly

June: The Lilac People by Milo Todd

July: Elena Knows by Claudia Piñeiro

August: Everybody Says It’s Everything by Xhenet  Aliu  

September: You Dreamed of Empires by Alvaro Enrigue

October: Moderation by Elaine Castillo

November: There, There by Tommy Orange

 

To browse past selections, check out this list on our online catalog!

 

 

 

When

  • Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 23, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 28, 2025 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 27, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, January 24, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, February 28, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, March 28, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, April 25, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, May 23, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, June 27, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, July 25, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 22, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, September 26, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, October 24, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 28, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 26, 2027 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, January 23, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, February 27, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, March 26, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, April 23, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, May 28, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, June 25, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, July 23, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 27, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, September 24, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, October 22, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 26, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 24, 2028 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, January 28, 2029 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, February 25, 2029 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, March 25, 2029 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, April 22, 2029 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, May 27, 2029 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, June 24, 2029 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, July 22, 2029 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 26, 2029 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, September 23, 2029 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, October 28, 2029 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 25, 2029 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Location

Large Group Study Room, 1st floor, 1550 Oak Street, Alameda, Main Library, 94501, View Map

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