Reinventing the Book Club – as a show

Books & Bars is an open public book club show. We provide a unique atmosphere for a lively discussion of interesting authors, fun people, good food and social lubrication (liquid courage).

You’re invited to our meetings with moderator Jeff Kamin and other spirited characters the first 3 Tuesdays each month.

Chanhassen The School II Bistro & Wine Bar

2nd Tue Minneapolis Bryant Lake Bowl Cabaret Theater

3rd Tue St. Paul Amsterdam Bar and Hall

Books & Bars Named MN’s Best Reading Series

City Pages: Best Of The Twin Cities

 

 

The Only Thing Worse Than Being Talked About Is Not Being Talked About

“For those who take their books straight up – not off Oprah’s list – Books & Bars is the cure. Bookended by social hours, it’s a perfect opportunity to meet hip literary types – and the liquid courage doesn’t hurt.”– MPLS. ST. PAUL magazine, July 2008

Our goal: to be the first book club in space.  Why You’ll Love Books & Bars

6 Qs to ask /  Watch our event videos   Our backstory in BookBrowse.com

Books & Bars Online

Follow discussions on Twitter #booksandbars. Sign up for the mailing list & never miss any fun. Use our  forum—post questions and topics for meetings, propose books, or get the last word on previous discussions. Become a fan and meet fellow members on our Facebook page. It’s always an entertaining and enlightening time even if you don’t like the book. You’ll love us.

Photos by Meredith Westin, 2012

 

More author and audience videos here.

Coming up:

June – The Dog Stars by Peter Heller (author appearance at Amsterdam, St. Paul)

July – The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson

Aug – How Should a Person Be? by Sheila Heti

Sept – The Fault in Our Stars by  John Green

And now a word from our sponsors…please click through and support as you can.

Thanks for reading, Jeff (El Jefe) Kamin