Welcome to Bookish Bliss, a space where stories come to life, ideas spark meaningful conversations, and friendships grow through the love of reading. This isn’t just a book club—it’s a place to dive deep into thought-provoking books, share perspectives, and discover new favorites together.
We meet monthly on third Saturdays from 3:00-5:00 PM at a Cobb County library branch, with everyone getting a chance to host if they’d like. Whether you love contemporary fiction, self-help, fantasy, romance, or memoirs, there’s always a great book waiting for you here.
Come for the books, stay for the conversations, and leave with a community of fellow book lovers who inspire and challenge you.
Additional Details
- Book selections should be appropriate for Christian teens ages 14-17, keeping in mind that this is a high school group. While we prioritize books that align with our values, we also recognize that meaningful stories often explore real-life challenges, complex themes, and difficult circumstances. The goal is to choose books that are thought-provoking, engaging, and age-appropriate—offering depth without being overly graphic or unnecessarily mature.
- While classic literature is welcome for occasional discussion, the primary focus will be on contemporary books.
- Page limit: 400 pages (unless the group collectively votes to make an exception).
- Leadership opportunities: Every teen is encouraged to lead one or more meetings, but participation in leading is completely optional.
Meeting Format
Each Bookish Bliss meeting follows a relaxed yet engaging format that allows for great conversation, fun, and meaningful connections.
- Welcome & Snacks – Grab a snack, settle in, and share life updates or participate in a fun icebreaker to get the conversation flowing.
- Rate the Book – Everyone shares their rating for the book and explains why they gave it that score.
- Author Insight – If an author interview is available, we’ll watch a short clip to gain additional perspective on the book.
- Favorite & Least Favorite Parts – Discuss the moments that stood out, whether they were the best, the worst, or the most surprising.
- Discussion Questions – The teen who selected the book leads the group through 3-5 prepared discussion questions to dive deeper into themes and characters.
- Next Book Selection – The group votes on the next read and decides who will lead the upcoming discussion.
- Free Time to Socialize – Stick around to chat, work on handicrafts (for those participating in Handicrafts Haven), or just enjoy each other’s company.
Ready to dive into great books and even better conversations? Sign up today and join the fun!