The Tortured Readers Department

The book club meets on the second Friday of each month at 5 pm for anyone 18+ at the Shelbyville branch of the Shelby County Public Library, 57 W. Broadway St., Shelbyville, IN 46176,  to discuss the booktok selection chosen for the month. 

Books are available to check out at the circulation desk in Adult Services. 

Click on the selections to learn more.

 

The image features the book "Lights Out" by Navessa Allen, with a striking skull design and tagline about a couple that slays together.
December 11, 2026
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October 9, 2026
The image is the cover of "Flawless," a romance novel by Elsie Silver, featuring a couple in an intimate embrace.
November 13, 2026

 

The image features the book cover of "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir, highlighting its bestselling status and upcoming film adaptation.
September 11, 2026
The image is the cover of "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller, featuring a golden helmet and highlighting its bestseller status.
July 10, 2026
The image features the book cover for "Deep End" by Ali Hazelwood, depicting intertwined hands with a vibrant, colorful background.
August 14, 2026

 

The image features the book "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston, highlighting a romantic story between two characters.
June 12, 2026
The image features the book cover "Pucking Around" by Emily Rath, showcasing a romantic scene with hockey players and a woman.
April 10, 2026
The image features the book "The Atlas Six" by Olivie Blake, highlighting its title and the tagline "Knowledge is Carnage."
May 8, 2026

 

The image features the book cover of "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab, highlighted as a bestseller.
March 13, 2026
The image features the cover of "The Deal" by Elle Kennedy, depicting a couple on an ice rink, hinting at romance and sports.
January 9, 2026
The image features the book cover for "Butcher & Blackbird" by Brynne Weaver, highlighting themes of romance, murder, and chaos.
February 13, 2026