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Resource Sharing > Book Club Sets

Book Club Sets

Book Club Resource CatalogAbout

The Colorado Book Club Resource (BCR) is a collection of 1,300+ sets for book clubs across the state. Each set contains eight or more copies of the book, plus discussion materials, which are loaned out for eight or more weeks at a time. We partner with participating local libraries and use the statewide courier service to provide the materials book clubs need! 

Colorado State Library Book Club bag, set of 8 books, and laminated guidance sheets
A bookbag contains 8+ books, discussion questions, activities, and often little giveaways!

The collection includes titles for all types of book club, from popular book club picks, to works by Colorado authors, trending fiction, fascinating nonfiction, and so much more!

  • View a full, downloadable list of titles
  • Visit the catalog
  • View sets added in the last six months
What Book Clubs Need To Know

All lending goes through assigned library workers in local libraries/organizations because we use the CLiC courier to transport sets. That means the simplest way for your book club to get set up is to speak to your local library’s Primary Contact first (if one exists). Many libraries across the state already have an account with us that is managed by one Primary Contact (see the map or the full list to determine your closest options).

If your library is not familiar with our service, enrolling is easy! You can also send us an email and we can reach out to your local branch on your behalf, if you prefer. Note, it is the decision of the library whether they take part in the program.

Each library has their own process, but generally once you are connected with your library contact it is as simple as letting them know which set you want and when you want it. The library will coordinate the loan from there.

Browse the catalog now! Questions? Please refer to the FAQ or the Collection Policies and Information.

Check out these lists in the catalog:

  • All Available Book Club Sets
  • Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Books
  • Banned or Challenged
  • Based in Colorado
  • Black Authors
  • Colorado Authors
  • Dystopian Fiction
  • En Español (Spanish Language)
  • Graphic Novels
  • Great American Novels
  • Identity & Social Justice
  • Indigenous Peoples/Native American/American Indian Literature
  • LGBTQ+ Book Club sets
  • Longer Book Club Reads
  • Titles with 10+ Copies (1 or 2 sets)
  • Shorter book club reads

Contact bookclub@coloradovirtuallibrary.org if you’re looking for something specific.

Map of Active Borrowing Locations

This map shows active borrowing organizations (public libraries, schools, colleges, correctional facilities) throughout Colorado that have used our materials since 2020 and are subscribed to the CLiC courier system. You can also view the full list.

Program Overview

The BCR is a program of the Colorado State Library. The collection exists to make it easy for staff at libraries (public libraries, school libraries, correctional libraries, and more) to gather the materials for book clubs. The sets are used for internal library programs or sub-lent to book clubs in the community. A set is loaned out to a book club for eight weeks at a time, plus renewals if no other holds are waiting.

Dedicated library staff members are responsible for managing the loan and returning the set to the State Library using the courier. There is no cost to use the program. Refer to the links below for more information.

Review key information for users (patron library account holders/Primary Contacts).

Colorado Authors at Your Book Club

Many authors love to talk about their work with enthusiastic readers. Engage the tremendous creative talent we have in the state of Colorado by inviting an author to your book club or library event! We have over 150 titles by Colorado authors in the collection! Find out more.

Book Donations

We love to be offered book club sets! The Book Club Resource is a wonderful place to give unwanted book club sets a new lease on life. If you have sets that need a new forever home, first please check we don’t already have the title by searching the catalog. Then, send us an email with the title(s), author, number of copies, and condition. Thank you!

Handy Links

Enroll in the BCR  |  How to Request  |  Catalog  |  List of Sets  |  Discussion Questions  |  FAQs |  Policies & Information  |  Promotional | Author Diversity | Suggest a Title | Catalog Accessibility Statement | MARC Records (.mrc file download)

Full List of Current Book Club Sets

Refer to the table below for a full list of the entire Book Club Resource collection. The collection can also …

Book Club Sets

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August 23, 2023

New Book Club Sets by Colorado Authors!

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July 28, 2023

Colorado Authors & Libraries Connect

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July 21, 2023

These Book Club Titles are the Pride of Our Collection

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June 16, 2023

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May 24, 2023

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April 10, 2023

Book Club – Inside and Out

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March 12, 2023

Plan an Event with a Colorado Author

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March 7, 2023

Lose Yourself in an Alternate Future

Have you ever wondered “what if”? What if you were born in a different century, or had taken that other …

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February 13, 2023

Book Club Titles for Black History Month

During the Black Lives Matter protests, book clubs were seized on as a way to respond to the racialized violence …

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January 27, 2023

Longer Book Club Reads in the Colorado Book Club Resource

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January 6, 2023

Book Club Reads for People in a Hurry

Fact: between family, work, and hobbies, time is a hot commodity for a lot of people. Another fact: book clubs …

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November 29, 2022

Treat your Book Club to a Feast for the Eyes with Graphic Novels

Want to try something a little different for your next book club read? Why not try a graphic novel. Graphic …

Book Club Sets

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October 13, 2022

800+ Titles Now in the Book Club Resource!

In recent years, we have worked hard to expand the Colorado Book Club Resource collection, which now stands at a …

Book Club Sets

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September 12, 2022

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Your Book Club!

What comes to mind when you think of poetry? Do you imagine rhyming verses in flowery language about Nature? Do …

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April 4, 2022

Colorado Authors in the Book Club Resource Collection

In 2020, we resolved to include more of our state’s literary talent in our Book Club Resource (BCR) collection. Since …

Book Club Sets

Michael Peever

October 18, 2021

New Titles in the Book Club Resource Collection

Since August 2019, we have added around 200 titles to the Colorado Book Club Resource (BCR), bringing the total to …

Book Club Sets

Michael Peever

June 7, 2021

Diversifying the Colorado Book Club Resource Collection

We are working to broaden our Book Club Resource collection by deliberately including more nonfiction and fiction titles by diverse …

Book Club Sets, CSL News

Michael Peever

August 20, 2020

Calling Colorado Authors! The Book Club Resource Has an Opportunity for You

[Note, the numbers relating to the collection below have since changed, but the guidance on submitting titles is the same. …

Book Club Sets, CSL News

Michael Peever

June 9, 2020

New additions to the Book Club Resource

This last month or so has seen an influx of new (and in my opinion, excellent) additions to the Book …

Book Club Sets

Michael Peever

December 6, 2019

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