Big Beers, Bangin’ Books is our monthly romance readers discussion group. If you love to read romance, this meet-up is for you! Each month, a common romance trope is assigned to the group. Members then read a book or series that features said trope. We meet at the end of the month to discuss our books! You read what you want to, then share away.
Led by Amy, romance reader extraordinaire & librarian, AND Giant Jones CEO Erika Jones!
This month’s trope is Competition Romances in which the prize is love…
Suggested Readings:
- The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
- Cupid Calling by Viano Oniomoh
- Ice Ice Babygirl by Ashlyn Kane & Morgan James
- The Love Con by Seressia Glass
- No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
- Strange Love by Ann Aquirre
- Take the Lead by Alexis Daria
- The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
- What is Love? by Jen Comfort
- Winging It with You by Chip Pons
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
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)
WanderLust Mobile Bookstore is a romance-only, women-owned indie bookstore on wheels serving all lovers of love!
“Our mission is to bring inclusive, joyful, and love-filled stories directly to the community. We center on romance novels—a genre too often dismissed as frivolous or less worthy—because we believe stories about love, pleasure, identity, and empowerment matter deeply.
By curating diverse titles and creating a space where everyone can see themselves reflected in the pages, we’re challenging stigma and celebrating the power of storytelling. As part of our commitment to community care, we also offer resources and pop-up events that support sexual health and wellness.
This isn’t just a bookstore on wheels—it’s a mobile movement for connection, visibility, and unapologetic joy.”‘
Join us on Independent Bookstore Day as WanderLust Mobile Bookstore will be parking their van outside of our tasting room. There will be some special guests as well:
Susanna Daniel, E. H. Lupton & Ashley Hintermeyer PLUSE The Dragon’s Tailor & FrauMeow.
WanderLust will be here 4pm-8pm. The Giant Jones tasting room is open 3pm-9pm.