What is Bellingham Reads?
Bellingham Reads is the Library’s staff led book discussion group for adults that is open to all. The group has been meeting since 2007. No registration needed for the in-person sessions. Registration link for the online meeting is available below.
What is being read in 2026?
View the list of 2026 titles in the catalog. This is a printable list.
January 27 – Orbital by Samantha Harvey
February 24 – Solito by Javier Zamora
March 24 – The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
April 28 – 438 Days by Jonathan Franklin
May 26 – The Cape Doctor by E.J. Levy
June 23 Book Share – pick one of the following suggested titles to share with the group
- The First Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer
- Native Nations: A Millennium in North America by Kathleen DuVal
- The Traitor’s Wife: The Woman Behind Benedict Arnold and the Plan to Betray America by Allison Pataki
- Espionage and the Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau
July 28 – The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
August 25 – The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers
September 22 – The Appeal by Janice Hallett
October 27 – Group Voting
November 24 – The Cruelest Miles by Gay and Laney Salisbury
December 22 – Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey
When does the group meet?
We generally meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
There is an in-person meeting in the Lecture Room at Noon at the 210 Central Avenue Central Branch Library.
There is an evening meeting at 6:30 via Zoom.
How do I register for the Zoom evening meeting?
Register to receive a Zoom link. Search the calendar for “Bellingham Reads” or go to the date of interest.
What has been read in the past?
Click on the year of interest to link to a printable list of titles.
last updated 12/23/2025