Exciting Events at Middle Ground Books & Gifts
Welcome to the events page at Middle Ground Books & Gifts, where book lovers, community members, and authors come together for unforgettable experiences. From author signings and book launches to workshops, reading groups, and special-themed nights, there’s always something happening at our store. Explore our upcoming literary events, book club meetings, and creative workshops, all designed to inspire and connect readers of every genre.
Join us at Middle Ground Books & Gifts for an enriching experience you won’t want to miss!
Speculative Fiction Writer’s Group
Calling all writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror! Join us for writing advice, feedback on drafts and information on open markets.
Page to Screen Book Club
Join us as we read and discuss book to movie adaptations.
In November we will be discussing The Prestige by Christopher Priest.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Alien Worlds Book Club
Love UFOs and unexplained mysteries? Join us as we discuss books featuring the alien worlds.
November’s book club pick is Red Rising by Pierce Brown.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Author Event: George Frazier
Join us for an author event featuring George Frazier.
Riverine Dreams - Away to the Glorious and Forgotten Grassland Rivers of America
The inspirational story of grassland rivers--and the people who paddle and protect them.
The North American grasslands that once covered vast areas of the central United States are now our most endangered ecosystems. But not far from any spot in the grasslands is a river. Grassland rivers are as central to the story of prairies as bison and bluestem. Defined as rivers that drain prairie watersheds, these waterways are crucial to plains ecosystems and no less endangered than the grasslands surrounding them. They are also enigmatic: some are restricted by local access laws and others have simply been forgotten. In any given year, fewer than a dozen people might lay eyes on tens of thousands of miles of America's grassland rivers. But, as environmental writer George Frazier shows, following their twists and turns is one of the best ways to experience the wild essence of the prairies.
Riverine Dreams invites us on a trip along eight grassland rivers--including the Missouri, the Niobrara, and Purgatoire--traversing their environmental and cultural histories and introducing us to the people who study, paddle, and conserve them. This journey takes Frazier across the North American interior--from Montana and Colorado to Nebraska and Missouri--where he uncovers a remarkable movement to celebrate and preserve these natural treasures: nothing less than a grassland river revival.
The first accessible introduction to these waters, Riverine Dreams is a personal exploration of the rivers that are so vital to the health of the prairies.
Horror Book Club
Interested in spooky books? Join us as we read and discuss horror books.
Our November book is Exit 8 by Genki Kawamura.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy!
Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Romance Book Club
Join us as we discus A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Late Night with Meadowlark
Join us for poetry readings after hours featuring Meadowlark Poets as well as some local student’s work.
Speculative Fiction Writer’s Group
Calling all writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror! Join us for writing advice, feedback on drafts and information on open markets.
Fantasy Book Club
Love the fantastical, magical, and otherworldly? Join us as we read and discuss fantasy/scifi books.
November’s book club pick is To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Second Breakfast Club
Join us for a discussion of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and try delicious recipes.
Meal is free will donation!
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy!
Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Metaphysics Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Alchemy of the Broken Blade by Damien Echols.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy!
Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Mysterious Mystery Book Club
Love a twisty mystery? Join us as we read and discuss mystery books.
November’s book club pick is Murder Like Clockwork by Nicola Whyte.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Dungeon Crawler Carl Lit Group
Join us as we read and discuss all things Dungeon Crawler Carl.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Bookshop.org
Vampire Night with Dr. Mel Storm
Emporia’s own Dr. Mel Storm definitely knows more about vampire literature and cinema than anyone in Kansas, and possibly anyone in North America. Join us for a delightful and insightful evening!
ACOTAR6 Midnight Release Party
Come enjoy ACOTAR merch, drink specials, and more!
Entry is free if you pre-ordered the book, otherwise this is a ticketed event.
Science Sunday
Join us as we learn about bees and essential oils during Science Sunday.
Dungeon Crawler Carl Lit Group
Join us as we read and discuss all things Dungeon Crawler Carl.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Bookshop.org
Fantasy Book Club
Love the fantastical, magical, and otherworldly? Join us as we read and discuss fantasy/scifi books.
October’s book club pick is Slewfoot by Gerald Brom.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Mysterious Mystery Book Club
Love a twisty mystery? Join us as we read and discuss mystery books.
October’s book club pick is Dreamland by Olivie Blake.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Second Breakfast Club
Join us for a discussion of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams and try delicious recipes.
Meal is free will donation!
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy!
Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Late Night with Meadowlark
Join us for poetry readings after hours featuring Meadowlark Poets as well as some local student’s work.
Speculative Fiction Writer’s Group
Calling all writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror! Join us for writing advice, feedback on drafts and information on open markets.
Every first and third Thursdays of the month at 5:30 PM.
Romance Book Club
Join us as we discus Twilight by Stephanie Meyer.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Horror Book Club
Interested in spooky books? Join us as we read and discuss horror books.
Our October book is Slewfoot by Gerald Brom.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy!
Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Alien Worlds Book Club
Love UFOs and unexplained mysteries? Join us as we discuss books featuring the alien worlds.
October’s book club pick is No_Coincidence by Rafat Kosik.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Page to Screen Book Club
Join us as we read and discuss book to movie adaptations.
In October we will be discussing Arthur by Mikael Lindnord.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Speculative Fiction Writer’s Group
Calling all writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror! Join us for writing advice, feedback on drafts and information on open markets.
Every first and third Thursdays of the month at 5:30 PM.
Threshing Day Midnight Release Party
Journey back to world of the Empyrean series with the release of Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros. Celebrate with drinks & snacks, search for dragon eggs, create a custom dragon wing bookmark, and enjoy discounts on new Empyrean merch.
Entry is free if you pre-ordered the book, otherwise this is a ticketed event.
Dungeon Crawler Carl Lit Group
Join us as we read and discuss all things Dungeon Crawler Carl.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Bookshop.org
Fantasy Book Club
Love the fantastical, magical, and otherworldly? Join us as we read and discuss fantasy/scifi books.
September’s book club pick is The Second Death of Locke by V. L. Bovalino.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Crocheting And Knitting Ensemble
Bring your own fiber art project and come enjoy some conversation!
Second Breakfast Club
Join us for a discussion of Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher and try delicious recipes.
Meal is free will donation!
Late Night with Meadowlark
Join us for poetry readings after hours featuring Meadowlark Poets as well as some local student’s work.
Speculative Fiction Writer’s Group
Calling all writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror! Join us for writing advice, feedback on drafts and information on open markets.
Every first and third Thursdays of the month at 5:30 PM.
Mysterious Mystery Book Club
Love a twisty mystery? Join us as we read and discuss mystery books.
September’s book club pick is The Fine Art of Lying by Alexandra Andrews.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Alien Worlds Book Club
Love UFOs and unexplained mysteries? Join us as we discuss books featuring the alien worlds.
September’s book club pick is Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Page to Screen Book Club
Join us as we read and discuss book to movie adaptations.
In September we will be discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Horror Book Club
Interested in spooky books? Join us as we read and discuss horror books.
Our September book club pick is Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy!
Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Speculative Fiction Writer’s Group
Calling all writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror! Join us for writing advice, feedback on drafts and information on open markets.
Every first and third Thursdays of the month at 5:30 PM.
Dungeon Crawler Carl Lit Group
Join us as we read and discuss all things Dungeon Crawler Carl.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Bookshop.org
Fantasy Book Club
Love the fantastical, magical, and otherworldly? Join us as we read and discuss fantasy/scifi books.
August’s book club pick is The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S. A. Chakraborty.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org
Mysterious Mystery Book Club
Love a twisty mystery? Join us as we read and discuss mystery books.
August’s book club pick is Poppy Montgomery Gets Even by Gordon Jack.
Buy your book in store from us and get a discount! Call/message the store to reserve a physical copy! Also available on Libro.fm and Bookshop.org