Saturday, March 21
Not So Heated Rivalries is our brand-new, in-person Book Club Madness event where your favorite reads go head-to-head in a bracket-style book battle.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
Book clubs come armed with one beloved title and 30 seconds to make their case. Why was it your favorite? Did it spark the best discussion ever? Divide the room (in a good way)? Earn unanimous five stars? You’ll go up against another club, the audience will vote, and the winner advances to the next round. One book will take the bracket crown — and serious bragging rights.
Three ways to join the fun
1. Sign up as your book club’s captain and submit the books you’re ready to defend. (And remember to recruit your book club members to join you.)
2. If you have a captain, sign up as a book club member and join your team in the book battle.
3. Join as an enthusiastic audience voter and help decide the winners.
Spots are limited (first come, first served!), and we’ll let you know ahead of time which book you’ll officially be defending in battle.
Preparing for “Not So Heated Rivalries”?
Start here.
This quick guide breaks down how the competition works and offers simple strategies to help your team feel confident and ready. With a little prep and a lot of enthusiasm, you’ll be set for a fun day of books, brackets, and friendly fan votes.
Registration Forms
There are two separate registrations forms. One is for book club captains; another for book club members and attendees.
Your book club requires only one captain. All other book club members should sign up on the book club member and attendees form. If you would like to attend but are not part of a book club, use the book club member and attendees form below.
If you have questions about registration, email Jess Schauble at jschauble@cmlibrary.org.