Big Beers, Bangin’ Books – Secret Relationship

So you enjoy reading? Do you have an affinity for romance books? Then this is the book group you’ve been looking for.

The last Thursday of the month, we host our Big Beers, Bangin’ Books discussion group. Each month a romance trope is selected, we meet up and discuss our books that we read featuring the chosen trope. You have the flexibility to read whatever books you like!

Our discussion is led by Amy, an avid romance reader and librarian & our very own Erika Jones.

This month’s trope: Secret Relationship, in which love and secrecy run rampant!

Suggested Reading:

  • Hate to Want You by Alisha Rai
  • Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
  • The Lady Gets Lucky by Joanna Shupe
  • The Lord I Left by Scarlett Peckham
  • Priest by Sierra Simone
  • Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
  • Sheltered by Charlotte Stein
  • We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian
  • The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory

Big Beers, Bangin’ Books – Foodie Romance

Join us here at Giant Jones for another round of our Big Beers, Bangin’ Books! This discussion group is for anyone and everyone who loves reading romance books.

Each month we have one chosen romance trope topic; read a book or books featuring that trope and be prepared to share your books with the group when we meet up. Our discussion is lead by our very own Erika Jones & her friend Amy. June’s trope is Foodie Romance!

Suggested Readings:

  • Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron
  • Battle Royal by Lucy Parker
  • Chef’s Kiss by TJ Alexander
  • Fake it Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley
  • For Butter or Worse by Erin La Rosa
  • I’ll Have What He’s Having by Adib Khorram
  • The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
  • Recipe for Trouble by Dylan Morrison
  • The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett
  • Secret Desires of a Gentleman by Laura Lee Guhrke

Big Beers, Bangin’ Books – Sports Romance

If it’s the last Thursday of the month, you’ll find our romance book discussion group in the tasting room chatting away about books!

Each month our group decides on a romance trope topic. Then everyone reads a book or series featuring that trope. We meet the last Thursday, with a beverage in hand to share our books & thoughts.

“Big Beers, Bangin’ Books” is the brain child of Giant Jones owner Erika Jones & her librarian friend Amy. They lead the discussion every month. This book group is open to anyone who loves reading romance.

May’s trope is Sports Romance – The game of falling in love…

Reading Suggestions:

  • Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh (rugby)
  • Diamond Ring by KD Casey (baseball)
  • Futbolista by Johnny Garza Villa (soccer)
  • Gold by EJ Noyes (downhill skiing)
  • Love and Other Scores by Abra Pressler (tennis)
  • Love and Sportsball by Meka James (basketball)
  • Off the Mark by Kathryn Nolan (dirt bike racing)
  • Only on Gameday by Kristen Calihan (football)
  • Playing with Seduction by Reese Ryan (beach volleyball)
  • Roller Girl by Vanessa North (roller derby)
  • Season’s Change by Cait Nary (ice hockey)
  • Throwing Stones by Avery Cockburn (curling)

Big Beers, Bangin’ Books – Pirate Romance

It’s our first Big Beers, Bangin’ Books of the year!!

The last Thursday of the month, book lovers gather for a one of a kind book club. The group chooses a romance trope for each month, then read a book that showcases the trope. Everyone reads their own book or books and then gather for a fun chat over a tasty beverage.

Our discussion group is led by Amy (Librarian extraordinaire) and Giant Jones Owner, Erika.

This meet-up is open to anyone and everyone who loves to read, especially romance books!

January’s trope: Pirate Romance…

Suggested Readings:

  • Across a Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham
  • The Captain’s Lady by Jo Goodman
  • Destiny’s Captive by Beverly Jenkins
  • The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne
  • I Kissed an Earl by Julie Anne Long
  • Kidnapped by the Pirate by Kiera Andrews
  • Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet
  • Pirates of Aletharia by Britney Jackson
  • Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt
  • The Windflower by Laura London