What we’re about
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 (4)
See all- Video Book Club with Heatherly BellLink visible for attendees
Join 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 Heatherly Bell https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=37569 to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, THE EX NEXT DOOR https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=141233 Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party!Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 8/20/2025
Start Time: 7:00 PM CTEvening Schedule:
· 7:00 PM – Reader chitchat & icebreakers
· 7:30 PM – Live interview with Heatherly Bell (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:
Bestselling author Heatherly Bell was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama but lost her accent by the time she was two. After leaving Alabama, Heatherly lived with her family in Puerto Rico and Maryland before being transplanted kicking and screaming to the California Bay Area. She now loves it here, she swears. Except the traffic.The short bio: Heatherly Bell drinks copious amounts of coffee, craves cupcakes, and occasionally wears real pants.
- Video Book Club with K.A. LindeLink visible for attendees
Join 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 K.A. Linde https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=35460 to the club! Join us as we dive into their latest release, THE MONSTER AND THE LAST BLOOD MATCH https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=140376 Stick around after the interview for an exclusive Q&A and reader after-party!Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 8/27/2025
Start Time: 7:00 PM CTEvening Schedule:
· 7:00 PM – Reader chitchat & icebreakers
· 7:30 PM – Live interview with K.A. Linde (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:
K.A. Linde is the New York Times, USA Today, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wren in the Holly Library. She is prolific in both romance and fantasy and loves the blend of the two.
She has a Masters degree in political science and bachelors in philosophy from the University of Georgia. In her previous life, she was a head campaign worker for a presidential campaign and the coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, traveling to far-off destinations, and dancing in her spare time.She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband, son, and super-adorable puppy.
- Irving Book Club (in person at Spring Creek BBQ)Spring Creek BBQ , Irving, TX
Join us, Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at Spring Creek Barbeque 3514 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062. 6 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.
And don't worry if this month's picks don't spark your interest, come out anyway because there's always room and time to chat about other books!!Recommended Book for August's Irving Book Club:
- Fiction/Sweet Romance:
TO LIGHT THE WAY FORWARD: A NOVEL by Nancy Naigle
a #CMCon26 attending author - RomCom:
BATTLE OF THE BOOKSTORES by Ali Brady - Fantasy Romance/funny and Dark:
THE DARK LORD'S GUIDE TO DATING (AND OTHER WAR CRIMES) by Tiffany Hunt - YA Fantasy:
DARK SHORES by Danielle L Jensen
Like games or challenges? Join us for our Book Bingo, A-Z Challenge, and Mythology Challenge
https://freshfiction.com/games/2025-book-bingo.pdf
https://freshfiction.com/games/2025-A-Z-Challenge.pdf
https://freshfiction.com/games/Mythology-Reading-Challenge.pdfSummer reading challenge: Out of this World
https://freshfiction.com/games/2025-Summer-Reading-Challenge.pdf - Fiction/Sweet Romance:
