About us
Books & Brew is a laid-back Oakland book club for readers who like their discussions lively and their drinks cold. We meet once a month at local breweries in Oakland and nearby cities to discuss a featured book, meet new people, and unwind.
All genres are welcome—we aim for a fun, diverse mix of stories and members. If you enjoy reading, sharing opinions, and laughing over a pint (or two), you’ll fit right in here.
Members help shape what we read: you can submit titles through our Book Recommendation Form. Each month, three member picks go into a poll, and the winner becomes our next book.
Come for the books, stay for the people, and leave with a longer TBR list and a few new friends.
Upcoming events
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September 2026 Bookclub Discussion: TBD (Vote Now)
Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen, 4251 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, al, US📚🍻 The Books & Brew poll is officially open!
It's time to choose our next read! The book with the most votes will become our next Books & Brew selection for our September 27 meetup.
Voting closes August 29 at 5:00 PM, so be sure to cast your vote before time runs out!
This month's nominees:
💐 All the Other Mothers Hate Me — Sarah Harman
✉️ The Correspondent — Virginia Evans
🌏 The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny — Kiran DesaiCast your vote here: September 2026 Book Poll
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Past events
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