Cozy Mystery Book Club at Leonardtown Library | Virtual Romance Book Club | Sci-fi and Fantasy Virtual Book Club | Veterans Book Group | Author Visits
Cozy Mystery Book Club at Leonardtown Library
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Leonardtown Library to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes.
June Cozy Mystery Book Club
Register for the June 18 Cozy Mystery Book Club
As we do every 3 months, this meeting will be BYOB – Bring Your Own Book! Come ready to talk about a cozy mystery that you have been reading recently, a go-to favorite/recommendation, or one that you’re excited to read this year!
July Cozy Mystery Book Club
Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge by Spencer Quinn
August Cozy Mystery Book Club
Dogged Pursuit by David Rosenfelt
Virtual Romance Book Club
Join us online as we dive into the latest romance reads. This monthly book group, meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., will discuss a new title at each meeting. Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
Sci-fi and Fantasy Virtual Book Club
Join us virtually on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a science fiction or fantasy novel.
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
Veterans Book Group
This book discussion series is tailored for veterans and their families. Service members of all eras, their spouses, and adult children are welcome. Author and retired college professor Wayne Karlin will lead us through conversations about books written in very different styles but connected by themes of war, courage, love, honor, and trauma. Meetings will be held at Lexington Park Library on the first Saturday of the month, 2 – 4 p.m. Supplies are limited; participants may pick up a copy of the book one month before the meetings. Registration required; space is limited. For more information contact Kimberlé Fields at 301-863-8188 or kfields@stmalib.org.
The Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and is presented locally in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library. Veterans Book Group is supported this year by St. Mary’s County Library.
2026 Titles
February 7 – With the Old Breed: at Peleliu and Okinawa by Eugene Sledge
March 7 – Seeking Quan Am: A Dual Memoir by Susan R. Dixon and Mark Smith
April 4 – Street Without Joy: The French Debacle in Indochina by Bernard Fall
May 2 – An Artist’s Legacy by Khanh Ha
Register for the June 6 Veterans Book Group – Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner’s Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause by Ty Seidule
Author Events
Why in the World Did England Manage to Lose Her Colonies? with author Thomas Guay
Saturday, July 11, 2 – 3 p.m., Lexington Park Library
Register for Why in the World Did England Manage to Lose Her Colonies?
Hear a fascinating deep dive into the untold stories behind the American Revolution with author Thomas Guay as he discusses his book, Chesapeake Bound. This talk explores the social, political, and economic forces that ignited the path to independence—from rigid class structures and British arrogance to the desperate choices of those who indentured themselves to escape hardship in London. Focusing on the critical years of 1763–1765, Thomas reveals how Parliament’s missteps and colonial resistance set the stage for revolution—culminating in the explosive Stamp Act protests right here in Annapolis.
Why Do We Like Murder? Featuring Author Leslie LeDonne
Saturday, July 25, 2 – 4 p.m., Leonardtown Library
Registration Opens July 1. Register for Why Do We Like Murder?
True crime has quickly risen to becoming one of the most popular topics for books, movies, television series, and podcasts. We’ll discuss what true crime really is, its climb to popularity, and some fan favorites from the last few years. We’ll then be joined by local author Leslie LeDonne to talk about her book, Killing Henrietta: The Unsolved Murder of a Young Widow in a Small Southern Maryland Town. LeDonne will go over what sparked her interest in the subject, how she carried out her investigation, and what it was like to put it all together in her book. Whether you are new to the genre or fancy yourself an amateur sleuth, you’re sure to leave with a new understanding and appreciation for true crime and maybe even some new book recommendations.
Miss an author event? We’ve recorded many of the virtual author visits, and they’re available to watch on our YouTube channel!
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