Crimes & Cocktails

Next meeting: Thursday, December 10 2026 at 6:30pm - CST

156 members

Currently reading

About Crimes & Cocktails

WARNING: our community is to DIE for... well at least the characters do!

-Types of Books: any type of crime, suspense, murder mystery, or thriller


-Why us for your book club: The author participates in a live zoom Q&A during our gathering.....what else could a book junkie want?! Plus we create a speciality cocktail/mocktail menu based off the book/characters with the venue of the month for our in person monthly events in Chicago.


-Instagram: @crimes_and_cocktails & @crimes_and_cocktails_chi


-Who is Welcomed: ANYONE 21+, Our goal is to create a space to foster connectivity through conversations with authors and our members while letting your hair down and having some fun! Reading is HOT & FUN!


Future: We plan to expand this aspect into other states in the U.S. .... Let's BFFR, your state NEEDS a Crimes & Cocktail's chapter!


-Email: crimes.and.cocktails.events@gmail.com for any inquiries about events, suggestions, partnerships, or sponsorships*


📖Shop Local: Link in our Bio to shop local for a 10% off discount with Partners in Crime 

Follow us on Pie to RSVP to ALL in person events! Name: Crimes & Cocktails

Books We Want to Read

The Hunting Wives

by May Cobb

Average rating: 5.99

The Ascent: A Novel

by Allison Buccola

Average rating: 8.48

Trust Issues: A Novel

by Elizabeth McCullough Keenan and Greg Wands

Average rating: 10

The Close-Up: A Novel

by Pip Drysdale

Average rating: 6.5

Books We've Read

Jar of Hearts

by Jennifer Hillier

Average rating: 7.56

Saltwater: A Novel

by Katy Hays

Average rating: 6.59

The Last Party

by A. R. Torre

Average rating: 7.25

Call It What You Want: A Novel

by Alissa DeRogatis

Average rating: 6.36