The Madeline Island Book Club welcomes all who enjoy gathering and discussing both fiction and nonfiction with an occasional movie tie in. It has been active for over 15 years. Book selections are made each year based on member input and the organizational committee. A variety of books are read including plays, classic books, and new releases. The Madeline Island library orders books for the group through the inter library loan so everyone can read the book within the month it is reviewed.
Once a month, a book is read which is later brought to a vibrant discussion and community fellowship taking place on Zoom, community homes, and/or island gathering places. A group leader guides the discussion to help make the book a more personal experience for the reader.
The book club offers various experiences with the books they read. Sometimes, a local author or play director is invited to review their book.
Multimedia discussions may take place as well, showing movie clips or even an entire movie to enhance the book discussion.
And one can’t forget food … sometimes, a meal fitting the book might be enjoyed at the discussion. The club may also take a group trip to see a play of the book they are reading.
Let us know if you are interested in joining the book club:
Want to volunteer to help out with Book Club? Some options include:
- Lead the discussions and help with some tasks behind the scenes.
- Be a Zoom Master.
- Be a liaison to the LPC for the Arts.
Complete the volunteer form linked below:
Book Club Happenings
News
2026 Book Club Reading List Now Available
The Madeline Island Book Club is open to all who enjoy gathering and discussing both fiction and non fiction with an occasional movie tie-in. Books selections are made each year based on member input and the leadership committee.
Author Leif Enger to Join MI June Book Club
Leif Enger, the author of the national best seller new book, I Cheerfully Refuse, will be speaking to the MI Book Club on Tuesday, June 17th, at 7:00 p.m. CST at the MI Public Library.
2025 Book Club Reading List Now Available
The Madeline Island Book Club is open to all who enjoy gathering and discussing both fiction and non fiction with an occasional movie tie-in. Books selections are made each year based on member input and the leadership committee.
2026 Reading List
Here are the reading selections for the 2026 season.
Book Club
Resources
Apostle Island Booksellers
112 Rittenhouse Avenue
Bayfield, WI
715-779-0200
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Honest Dog Books
40 S. Second St. #1455
Bayfield, WI
715-779-5223
Website
Madeline Island Library
1 Library St.
La Pointe, WI
(715)747-3662
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