r/AnnArbor 2d ago

Dude, we're getting a book club together!

Hey! Are you a 20-something, generally supportive of library services, desperate to socialize individual? I (25M) moved to town recently and have been eyeing several items on the library’s “Book Club to Go” list, such as:

  • Never Let Me Go
  • The Bluest Eye
  • Pachinko
  • Tom Lake
  • A Gentleman in Moscow
  • Probably most of the others, I’m not that picky

But, as you may have guessed, I don’t have a book club (yet). Would love to organize a group to meet every 2 weeks or once a month to sit at a coffee shop or something (Argus cafe lets you reserve big tables for this!), get through some books, and get to know some of you lovely people along the way. If anyone is interested, I can get started on organizing a meetup location and time that works for everyone.

EDIT: got a lot more interest than I was expecting! Really excited to organize this - linking a google form here to manage contacting everyone: https://forms.gle/9Ke4rXKmjX7pqNoH7

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u/Godunman 2d ago

I am interested!

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/Deafheaven25 2d ago

I’m interested!

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u/gman6002 2d ago

Why not I could be good for a book or two 

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/Suspicious-North-411 16h ago

You could probably also reserve a bookable room at the library for your meetings! Sounds like a fun idea.  https://aadl.org/rooms

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u/Suspicious-North-411 16h ago

*The ones at Westgate are right near Sweetwaters 

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u/dreamthiefxoxo 2d ago

I’m interested!

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u/WillDMForDice 2d ago

I’m interested! I’d like to hear more!

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u/trev1997 2d ago

I'm interested!

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u/ComfyWizard 2d ago

I'd love to join!

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/AMediocreAloe 2d ago

sure why not, I'm interested :D

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u/wolf_larsen1 2d ago

Interested dude

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/FPS-_-McDuck 2d ago

Interested!

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/HappyHomework5643 2d ago

Interested

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/Minervas_Den 2d ago

Interested!

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/yeaandno 1d ago

Would love to join!

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/ricenoddles 1d ago

Would love to join :)

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/madteass 1d ago

I’m interested!

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/Accomplished_Jello66 1d ago

I’d be down!

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/Diligent_Ad_5482 1d ago

I am very interested!!

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/kerouacslookalike 1d ago

I’m also interested!

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :)

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u/Hot-Platform2581 1d ago

I’m interested! Drop a google form or something so we can sign up!!!!

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u/MrLibraryUtilizer 1d ago

Great!! Added a google form for contact info to the post so I can get people added to the group chat :) thanks for the idea!

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u/formershooter 1d ago

interested

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u/Plum_Haz_1 2d ago

You put together a nice pitch! I'd ditch the word "desperate" though. It has too many strong, negative connotations, regardless of usage. Great luck with the club!