Black Spine Society- A Manga & Light Novel Club

Recommended Age Range: 21+

The Black Spine Society is for readers drawn to darker stories, including mystery, thrillers, suspense, and unsettling or thought-provoking reads. This club welcomes readers who love visual storytelling with a darker edge. From haunting graphic narratives to intense character-driven arcs, we recognize that powerful storytelling isn’t limited to traditional novels.

Discussions are conversational but often dive deeper into themes, character motivations, and shocking moments. The Black Spine Society meets on the last Monday of every month at 7:00 PM.

Solo Leveling, Vol. 1 (comic) (Volume 1) (Solo Leveling (comic), 1) cover image

Next Book Club Pick

Title: Solo Leveling Vol. 1-3

Meeting Date: March 30

You can purchase the book in-store, order it through Libro.fm (supporting our shop), borrow it from the library, or read it in any format you prefer.

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2026 Meeting Dates

January 26-Vivy Prototype 1

February 23- Divine Incursions

Titanic body parts fall from the sky onto a town. The guts and viscera of corpses are mysteriously absent. And humanity continues to dream of eternal life and eternal youth. Katakishi of the Divine Incursion Special Investigations Department is on the case to uncover the truth of these phenomena, and other secrets that hit closer to home...

March 30- Solo Leveling Vol 1-3

BASED ON THE HIT FANTASY NOVEL, EXPERIENCE THE WEBCOMIC THAT’S CAPTURED THE ATTENTION OF MILLIONS IN ALL OF ITS FULL-COLOR GLORY!Known as the the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, E-rank hunter Jinwoo Sung’s contribution to raids amounts to trying not to get killed. Unfortunately, between his mother’s hospital bills, his sister’s tuition, and his own lack of job prospects, he has no choice but to continue to put his life on the line. So when an opportunity arises for a bigger payout, he takes it…only to come face-to-face with a being whose power outranks anything he’s ever seen! With the party leader missing an arm and the only healer a quivering mess, can Jinwoo somehow find them a way out?

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November 30

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December 28

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Location: Midnight Readers Shop, 123 E Main St, Apple Creek, Ohio

Meeting Schedule: Last Monday of every month


Time: 7:00-8:30 PM

How to Participate

  • 1. Check the Monthly Book Pick

    Each month, we announce our featured book on social media, in-store, and during our gatherings.

    We carefully select each book and hope it will be one that everyone could enjoy!

  • 2. Read the Book

    Get your copy however works best for you:
    • Purchase it from us
    • Order through Libro.fm to support our shop
    • Borrow it from the library
    • Or read it in any format you prefer

  • 3. Join the Conversation

    There’s no sign-up required. Just come to Midnight Readers Shop in Apple Creek at the club's listed meeting time.

    Grab a drink and a seat and settle in. Our discussions are relaxed, welcoming, and lightly guided to keep things flowing naturally.

Join Us Online Between Meetings

In addition to meeting in-store, members can connect online through:

Fable — a dedicated online book club for this group

Facebook Group — shared with all Midnight Readers book clubs

These spaces are perfect for staying up to date on book picks, discussing chapters as you read, and connecting with other members between meetings.