Adults and teens are invited to read books and attend one or all of these free Jackson County Public Library book discussion groups this month. The books are available to check out at the library checkout desks.

The book discussion group at the Crothersville Library, which meets the third Wednesday of each month, will cover the book “Bel Canto” by Ann Patchett at 6 p.m. Jan. 18.

Led by volunteers Ann Schwein and Sharon Kamman, Fantastic Fiction meets the third Friday of each month. They plan to gather and discuss the book “South of Broad” by Pat Conroy at 11 a.m. Jan. 20 at the Seymour Library.

One Friday of each month, the Friday Night Book Club meets in a restaurant to discuss its monthly book. Led by information services assistant Janet Hensen at The Brooklyn Pizza Co., 753 W. Second St., Seymour, they will discuss “The Maid” by Kimberly Cutter at 7 p.m. Jan. 20. Everyone attending should bring money if they plan to eat.

The Medora Library discussion group will meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 to talk about Joanne Fluke’s “Blueberry Muffin Murder.” This group meets the last Monday of each month.

Those interested in talking about themes, characters, writing styles and more in book discussion groups may call information services at 812-523-4636 to find out more about joining a book discussion group at the library.