If you love diving into the steamiest reads around—whether you’re out and proud or a secret connoisseur—this book club is your perfect fit. Join others who revel in the genre, and brace yourself for bold, five-chili books! From historical erotica to otherworldly, devilish romance, we’re exploring it all. Not for the faint of heart—bring your sense of adventure and prepare for an unforgettable, spicy group.

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Where do I get my bookclub book?

Below each book title is a link to purchase through Bookshop.org. In most circumstances, we do not keep mulitple copies of each bookclub book in the bookbar.

Bookshop.org partners with independent bookstores like ours so we can offer e-books, audiobooks, and home delivery—all while keeping money in the indie bookstore ecosystem. If you would like us to pre-order you a copy of a bookclub book to pick up at the bookbar, let us know!

Could you buy the book on Amazon instead? Yep. Free will is a beautiful thing.

Would it be cheaper? Maybe… probably.

But here’s the rub.

We’re a family-owned bookbar in the Fox Cities. We live here. Our staff are basically extended family. We’re not a global conglomerate, and none of us owns a private island for parties.

We’re just trying to keep the lights on, stack the shelves with great books, and keep building a cozy, nerdy space where the community can gather.

So if you choose to buy your next read through us, thank you. Truly. It means a lot that you’d spend a few extra dollars to support a small, quirky neighborhood spot.

Upcoming Books

May

May’s Spicy Pick: Bought by the Voidwalker
Author: Ava York
For May, our Spicy Book Club is venturing into the shadows with Bought by the Voidwalker — a dark, seductive sci-fi romance full of dangerous bargains, monstrous desire, and feelings that absolutely refuse to stay under control 🌑🔥.
They say never meet a Void Walker’s gaze.
She did. And now she’s trapped in his realm of silence and shadow—where monsters rule, secrets fester, and desire coils tight with every stolen look. She sold herself with one goal in mind: to destroy him. He bought her to save what little remains of his soul 🖤👁️.
As truths unravel—about her sister, a shared enemy, and the bond tightening between them—the lines between captor and protector blur. He watches her like she’s the last light in a dying world. She came to end him. She never meant to crave him 💥.
Set against the backdrop of a ruthless bride market where monsters bid and survival is a choice, this book leans hard into tension, power dynamics, and unapologetic spice.
Please note: this book contains explicit, steamy content and is for adult readers only. Monster romance enthusiasts, you are very much in the right place 🚨🌶️.
Join us this May for a Spicy Book Club pick that’s dark, dramatic, and best discussed with an open mind and a strong drink 📖🥃😈.

This one bites back. rawr.
June

June pick: Kiss of the Basilisk
Author: Lindsay Straube
An enchanting fantasy filled with court intrigue and unexpected power ✨. Temperance Verus enters the palace’s elite matchmaking ritual expecting gowns 👗, etiquette, and a chance to win the prince’s favor 👑. . . a path to security and status.
But everything changes when she’s paired with Caspen, the Serpent King 🐉. A mysterious, commanding, and far from safe. As he challenges her to unlock a strength she never knew she had 💫, Tem perance is pulled into a connection that’s deeper, darker, and far more powerful than she ever imagined.
In a world where appearances are everything, not all bonds are meant for the court… and some secrets are strong enough to shatter them ⚡

Pucker up
July

July Pick: Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl
Author: Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
Maddie Kowalczk is ready to reinvent herself after a messy breakup 💔, but her first night in town takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Bram Loe: brooding, brilliant, and very hard to ignore 👀.
Bram is juggling life as a professor, a dad to three kids 👨‍👧‍👦, and everything in between. He’s not looking for complications… but one unforgettable night changes everything. Because the next day? Maddie isn’t just a memory, she’s his new nanny 😳… and a fellow instructor at his university.
As boundaries blur and sparks fly ⚡, their constant clashes start to feel a lot like tension neither of them can ignore. With rules to follow and lines they definitely shouldn’t cross 🚫, things quickly heat up in ways neither of them expected.

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