Novel Notions Book Club

The book club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 pm - 9 pm at the Shelbyville branch of the Shelby County Public Library, 57 W. Broadway St., Shelbyville, IN 46176,  to discuss the book chosen for the month as well as The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon. 

Books are available to check out at the circulation desk in Adult Services. 

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Four book covers by Diana Gabaldon: "Voyager," "Drums of Autumn," "The Fiery Cross," and "A Breath of Snow and Ashes," with release dates.
Ongoing Outlander Discussions

 

A cozy bookshop window decorated for Christmas, showcasing the novel "Christmas by the Book" by Anne Marie Ryan.
December 16, 2026
The image showcases the book cover of "The Sentence" by Louise Erdrich, featuring a colorful geometric design.
October 28, 2026
The image features the book cover of "Weyward" by Emilia Hart, adorned with vibrant illustrations of nature and a black crow.
November 18, 2026

 

The image features the book cover of "Babel: An Arcane History" by R.F. Kuang, highlighting a tower and a cityscape.
September 23, 2026
The image features the book cover of "The Letter Carrier," a novel by Francesca Giannone, highlighted as a bestseller.
July 22, 2026
The image features the book cover of "Ghosted" by Rosie Walsh, showcasing colorful abstract patterns and a quote praising the novel.
August 26, 2026

 

It's a colorful book cover for "It's a Love Story" by Annabel Monaghan, featuring a beach scene and a quote from Carley Fortune.
June 24, 2026
The image is a book cover for "State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett, featuring a serene landscape and a quote about her writing.
April 22, 2026
The image features the book cover of "The Names" by Florence Knapp, showcasing flowers and a quote praising the novel.
May 27, 2026

 

The image shows the book cover of "Normal People" by Sally Rooney, highlighting its acclaim and an adaptation by Hulu.
March 25, 2026
The image is a book cover for "The Warm Hands of Ghosts" by Katherine Arden, featuring floral designs and a skull.
January 28, 2026
The image features the book cover for "The Diamond Eye" by Kate Quinn, highlighting it as a New York Times bestseller.
February 25, 2026

 

Book cover: "The Christmas Bookshop" by Jenny Colgan. Festive decorations frame a shop entrance.
December 17, 2025
The image features the book cover of "Dragonfly in Amber" by Diana Gabaldon, noted as a bestselling novel.
December 17, 2025