The Page Turners- An over 40 Book Club

Recommended Age Range: 40+

This club is designed for readers 40 and up who enjoy a wide range of fiction and thoughtful discussion. Reads may span genres, but the focus is always on engaging stories and reflective conversation.

This club offers a relaxed, welcoming environment with a bit more structure for deeper discussion — without ever feeling formal. The Page Turners meet on the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM.

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Next Book Club Pick

Title: Theo of Golden

Author: Allen Levi

Meeting Date: March 19

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

February 19- The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey

'What if we decided to try and find him?'

'What on earth are you on about?' she said. 'How are we going to catch the Yorkshire Ripper, when the police haven't even managed to?'

I sighed. Her questioning my ideas was a recent and unwelcome element to our friendship. But it was a valid point. How would we catch him? We needed some sort of plan, a way of gathering clues and putting them into order.

I thought about what the policeman had said about structure, and then about Aunty Jean and her notebook, and the idea I had hardened like toffee. I knew exactly what we needed to do.

'We'll make a list,' I said. 'A list of the people and things we see that are suspicious.

And then . . . And then we'll investigate them.'

The List of Suspicious Thingsis a tender and moving coming of age story about family, friendship and community. Sometimes the strongest connections are found in the most unlikely of places.

March 19- Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

Questions linger about Theo, a pleasant but mysterious stranger, after his arrival in the southern city of Golden.Who is he, and why is he here?He arrives early one spring and by chance - or is it? - he visits a coffee shop where 92 framed pencil portraits are on display. Inspired, Theo sets out on a mission of purchasing all the portraits one at a time and quietly bestowing them on their 'rightful owners.'Stories are told; friendships are born; and lives are changed.Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted story about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the far-reaching possibilities of anonymous kindness.

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

Meeting Schedule: Third Thursday of every month


Time: 7:00-8:30PM

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.

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