Join our book club! All book club meetings are on Tuesdays, every other month, and you may participate either 1:30-2:30 PM or 6:30-7:30 PM by phone.
To join the discussion, call the toll free Uberconference number at (855) 753-0200. If you are the first person to call, you will hear music. As soon as a second person calls, each caller will be added to the conversation. You are free to join us late or leave early if you are only available part of the afternoon or evening session of the book club.
If you would like to mute your phone when listening to the conversation, most cell phones or landline phones have a mute button. Using the mute button will eliminate some background noise or distortion that we have experienced in past calls.
When you make a comment, please identify yourself. Then we can talk one at a time. Hopefully we will hear from everyone during the calls. If you would prefer only to give your opinion on the book at the beginning, that is fine as well.
To receive email reminders a week before and the day before or day of the book club, please send your email address to the library at WTBBL@milwaukee.gov. If you would like to receive phone reminders, please call the library at (414) 286-3045 and provide your phone number.
The six books for this year are available for checkout on one cartridge. You will need to use the Bookshelf feature to jump from book to book. Review the instructions on on how to use Bookshelf. Instructions are also available in PDF and Word.
2026 WTBBL Book Club Titles and Dates
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Live like a guide dog: true stories from a blind man and his dogs about being brave, overcoming adversity, and moving forward in faith by Michael Hingson (8 hours, 22 minutes) DB126534 / Available on BARD
- "A guide dog's guide to life's most important lessons! Michael Hingson's inspiring true story captivated the world when he and his guide dog Roselle escaped the Twin Towers together on 9/11, a story that became the New York Times bestselling book Thunder Dog. During decades of walking with guide dogs, he had learned a surprising truth that helped save his life that day: Being afraid can be a positive thing, one that prepares us to deal with any situation that befalls us. Now, in Live Like a Guide Dog, he reveals how to: -Get equipped for whatever obstacles or challenges you may encounter as you make your way through the world -Train yourself to be brave, just like a guide dog's training equips handler and dog to prepare for the unexpected -Learn to use your natural fear reactions as a way to focus and concentrate to make better decisions and turn your fear into courage and confidence. Apply eleven principles Michael has learned with his guide dogs to overcome the fears that you face every day."-- From publisher. -- Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Every day is a gift: a memoir by Tammy Duckworth (8 hours, 38 minutes) DB103255 / Available on BARD
- US senator and Iraq War veteran reflects on remarkable memories from her life, including the explosion in Iraq that destroyed her legs and mangled one arm. She discusses her struggles with racial discrimination, poverty, and the horrors of war as a child, and she recounts her military and political careers. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2021.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Mad Honey: a novel by Jodi Picoult (15 hours, 30 minutes) DB110596 / Available on BARD
- "Olivia McAfee knows what it feels like to start over. Her picture-perfect life-living in Boston, married to a brilliant cardiothoracic surgeon, raising their beautiful son, Asher-was upended when her husband revealed a darker side. She never imagined that she would end up back in her sleepy New Hampshire hometown, living in the house she grew up in and taking over her father's beekeeping business. Lily Campanello is familiar with do-overs, too. When she and her mom relocate to Adams, New Hampshire, for her final year of high school, they both hope it will be a fresh start. And for just a short while, these new beginnings are exactly what Olivia and Lily need. Their paths cross when Asher falls for the new girl in school, and Lily can't help but fall for him, too. With Ash, she feels happy for the first time. Yet at times, she wonders if she can trust him completely... Then one day, Olivia receives a phone call: Lily is dead, and Asher is being questioned by the police. Olivia is adamant that her son is innocent. But she would be lying if she didn't acknowledge the flashes of his father's temper in Ash, and as the case against him unfolds, she realizes he's hidden more than he's shared with her. Mad Honey is a riveting novel of suspense, an unforgettable love story, and a moving and powerful exploration of the secrets we keep and the risks we take in order to become ourselves." -- Provided by publisher. -- Includes supplementary material. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- The Blind Woodsman one man's journey to find his purpose on the other side of darkness by John Furniss (5 hours, 40 minutes) DB122631 / Available on BARD
- "The Blind Woodsman is an inspiring and motivational autobiography about a man who finds true joy after struggling with depression, drug addiction, anxiety, financial despair and a failed suicide attempt at the age of 16. John Furniss, more famously known today as "The Blind Woodsman," along with his wife, inspiration and fellow artist Anni share their amazing story with the mission to help others who are also dealing with life's most challenging times. Despite being blind, John is now a highly skilled woodworker creating incredible pieces of art in complete darkness. A story that will give hope and inspiration to those dealing with depression, addiction and the many anxiety driven stresses in our lives." -- OCLC. -- Some strong language.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Silver wings, Santiago blue by Janet Dailey (16 hours, 1 minute) DB020930 / Available on BARD
- Novel about the wartime experiences and romantic entanglements of four WASPs (Women Airforce Service Pilots) assigned to stateside duty during World War II. Cappy is an army brat, Eden is a pampered debutante, Mary Lynn is the forlorn wife of a combat pilot, and Marty is an egotistical daredevil. All share a common sense of duty. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1984.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Outfox by Sandra Brown (14 hours, 1 minute) DB096376 / Available on BARD
- FBI agent Drex Easton is determined to capture con man Weston Graham. Over the years Weston has assumed many names and countless disguises to lure eight wealthy women out of their fortunes before they disappeared without a trace. Drex believes he finally has the suspect in sight. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2019.
Instructions for reading cartridges with multiple books
- Go to "bookshelf".
- Insert cartridge in player.
- Press and hold Play/Stop to enter bookshelf mode.
- Press RW/FF to select book.
- Press Play/Stop to listen to book.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please call the library at (414) 286-3045 or send an email to WTBBL@milwaukee.gov.