About us
A group for romance, mystery, fantasy readers, women's fiction, and authors in the North Texas area. We do a monthly tea on the second Saturday plus our fabulous Holiday Tea. If you read and love to discuss your books and authors, this is a great group with lively online discussion as well as the opportunity to meet in person.
Meet the Authors each Wednesday night at 7 pm CT on Zoom.
We meet for in person book clubs
• Second Saturday in North Dallas. Message for an invite.
• Fourth Tuesday in Frisco . Dinner at 6 pm, meeting at 7 pm
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As a reminder, if you RSVP for a tea or any sponsored event with a fee (not a donation suggested) you are required to make arrangements to pay if you cannot attend or send a replacement. All of our restaurant venues require full payment for the number we reserve so it's important no one is left with a huge bill.
There are NO membership dues or fees for joining us.
Upcoming events
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Video Book Club with Kirsten Pursell
·OnlineOnlineJoin the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club – Live Every Wednesday on Zoom!
Love books? So do we! Each week, we gather virtually to celebrate stories, connect with fellow readers, and chat with the brilliant authors behind your favorite books—all from the comfort of home.
Grab your favorite drink, find a cozy spot, and get ready for fun, friendship, and fiction! No matter where you are in the world, you’re invited.This Week’s Spotlight:
We’re thrilled to welcome Kirsten Pursell to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, THE UNABRIDGED LIFE OF MISSY KINKAID. Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party!Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 3/18/2026
Start Time: 7:00 PM CTEvening Schedule:
· 7:00 PM – Reader chitchat & icebreakers
· 7:30 PM – Live interview with Kirsten Pursell (recorded)
· 8:00 PM – Unrecorded reader Q&A
· 8:30 PM – Reader after-party!
It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the highlight of our week. Come join the club!
Don’t miss out on other exciting North Texas literary events—sign up for our weekly newsletter! http://eepurl.com/cc9BoHAbout the Author:
Kirsten Pursell is a best selling and award winning author known for her engaging narratives that often blend romance with deeper emotional themes. The Unabridged Life of Missy Kinkaid (release date: 10/14/2025) is her sixth novel. Finding Scarlet, her fifth novel (and was previously published as The Scarlet D), has won numerous literary awards. Her fourth book, Long Enough to Love You, earned numerous awards in women’s fiction, divorce fiction and romance and was an Amazon best seller. Previous works include her memoir, On Becoming Me: Memoir of an 80’s Teenager, and two additional novels: Harvard and Company Clown. Learn more on the website bearing her name.Outside of writing, she is an avid swimmer who enjoys training and competing in open water and pool events near and far. She is fluent in German, loves to channel her inner mermaid through SCUBA adventures, and will travel just about anywhere given the opportunity. Time with her now adult children is her favorite (a nonfat latte a strong second). She lives in Southern California.
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Irving Book Club (in person at Spring Creek BBQ)
Spring Creek BBQ, 3514 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX, USJoin us, Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, at Spring Creek Barbeque 3514 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062. 6:30 pm for dinner, discussion starts at 7:15 pm.
Grab some good BBQ and join us in the small meeting room!
After dinner and conversation, we'll chat about our recommended books.
If this month's picks don't spark your interest, don't worry, come out anyway because there's always room and time to chat about other books!!Recommended Book for April's Irving Book Club:
- Dystopian Romance: TO CAGE A WILD BIRD by Brooke Fast
- ROM-COM/Sports Romance: JUST FOR THE CAMERAS by Meghan Quinn
We'll be celebrating Irving Book Club turning 1!
If you’d like to celebrate with us, please bring something to add to our goodie bags. (10)Have a book (or two) that needs a new home? Bring them along and grab a "new to you" book to take home.
Like games or challenges? Join us for our year-long Bingo and A-Z Challenge.
Get your 2026 Fresh Fiction Reading Challenge Planner on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDSCH6R9
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Past events
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