East Bay Book Club - Virtual

BOOK NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN (7/6/26-7/27/26) TO OUR MEMBERS FOR OUR 2026-2027 READING SCHEDULE. Below is the link to the Google spreadsheet, on which members are invited to enter your suggestions for books for our Meetup group to read in the upcoming year:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Su66az3lMu89_1sx1rda1GadVXwLQ4nBE4xqdH-l-yo/edit?gid=1860058079#gid=1860058079
Not a member yet? Join! There is no membership fee, although donations are welcome, which help offset the cost of maintaining our Meetup page. You may nominate any number of books from any genre and from any time period. The deadline for nominations is July 27. You will receive an email with voting instructions shortly after that date. Please note that if a book you nominated is chosen, be prepared to attend that meeting, present a brief summary on the author and book, and provide some discussion questions.

WE MEET ON ZOOM ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH.
THE ZOOM LINK IS POSTED THE NIGHT BEFORE EACH EVENT, AND IS VISIBLE ONLY TO THOSE WHO HAVE RSVP'D "YES."

OUR NEXT MEETING IS ON WED, AUGUST 12 @ 7:00 PM. HEADS OF THE COLORED PEOPLE, BY NAFISSA THOMPSON-SPIRES. SEE DESCRIPTION UNDER UPCOMING EVENTS.

ALL COMMUNICATION FROM THIS MEETUP IS SENT FROM THIS EMAIL ADDRESS: info@email.meetup.com, or
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About the East Bay Book Club
The East Bay Book Club is a dynamic group of individuals who share one thing in common: an enthusiasm for books. Since its inception in June 2007, the East Bay Book Club has inspired new and ongoing interest in reading. We read everything from historical fiction and literary works to thrillers and nonfiction. The mission of the East Bay Book Club is simple: to provide an opportunity to explore the excitement of literature, and to provide a platform to engage in lively discussions with other readers. Each month, members read a particular book, chosen by the whole group, and meet virtually to share observations, insights, and personal thoughts about it. Finishing the book is not a requirement to attend—as long as you don't mind spoilers!

Reading Schedule
All book discussion meetings for a single club season from August through July are announced before the start of the season. Please refer to the complete list of current and upcoming meetups to know the books and dates for each meeting. You are encouraged to plan in advance your readings of books that interest you, instead of waiting for email announcements of each meeting.
As stated above, if a book you nominated is chosen, be prepared to attend that meeting, present a brief summary on the author and book, as well as providing some discussion questions. We'd really appreciate it if you could attend the discussion of your book, but if you are unable to attend, you can provide these materials to another group member who will be attending that meeting.
From your East Bay Book Club Organizers,
Pam Norton and Wendy S.