South Florida's Most
Unique Book Club
A free monthly gathering of readers in Deerfield Beach who love fantasy and sci-fi, real conversation, and a drink that matches the mood. No pretension. No pressure. Just great books, genuine community, and a venue unlike anything else in South Florida.
Now Reading
June's Pick
A murder mystery set in a breathtaking fantasy world โ imagine Sherlock Holmes dropped into a world where soldiers are augmented with monstrous biological enhancements and leviathans threaten civilization from the sea. Bennett's world-building is unlike anything else in fantasy right now, and the mystery at its center is genuinely gripping. Perfect for readers who like their fiction layered, surprising, and impossible to put down.
Our Reading List
Every Book We've Read
Since our very first meeting in July 2025 we've read 11 fantasy and sci-fi titles โ from Octavia Butler to Douglas Adams, from gothic classics to brand new releases.
What to Expect
Not Your Average Book Club in South Florida
No academic lectures. No pressure to have the perfect take. Just a room full of people who actually read the book โ and keep coming back because the community is that good.
The Twisted Vine creates drinks inspired by each month's book. Fantasy worlds taste better with the right cocktail in hand.
Friendly hosts keep the conversation moving โ no one gets left out, no one dominates. Every take is welcome.
You're not in a library or a coffee shop. You're in South Florida's most immersive gaming venue, surrounded by people who love great stories.
We've been meeting monthly since July 2025 and the same faces keep coming back โ with new ones every month. This is a genuine ongoing community of readers in South Florida.
No cover. No membership required. Show up, grab a drink, and join the conversation. First timers are always welcome.
Every attendee takes home a Skillshotz bookmark โ a small keepsake that marks your place in this month's read and the next one.
We meet once a month on a Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM. Check our Events Calendar for the exact date each month.
Bonus Club
Big Book Energy โ For the Serious Readers
Can't get enough? We also run a second book club for the truly dedicated โ focused exclusively on epic reads of 500+ pages. Think Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, and other doorstop-sized fantasy tomes that deserve more than one night of discussion.
Big Book Energy
A second monthly book club for readers who want to tackle the big ones. 500+ pages, split across multiple meetups, with ongoing chapter discussion between meetings via the Fable app.
Big books get the time they deserve โ split across multiple meetups so no one feels rushed.
Chapter-by-chapter discussion between meetings via the Fable app โ spoiler-free threads for every chapter.
Big Book Energy meets on Thursdays at 6:30 PM. Join the Discord for the current pick and Fable invite link.
Who It's For
Readers Across Broward & Palm Beach County
We draw readers from Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, and beyond. No gaming experience required. No reading credentials needed.
Avid readers looking for a social, recurring event in South Florida
Fantasy and sci-fi fans who want to talk about the genre they love
Professionals looking for a relaxed, interesting evening activity
Couples, friends, and solo attendees โ all equally welcome
Skillshotz regulars who want to add a literary night to their rotation
Anyone who wants a genuinely different night out in Deerfield Beach
Questions
The Ones We Get Most Often
We'd love it if you did โ the conversation is richer when everyone's read it. But if you got halfway through and want to hear what happens, come anyway. Just be warned: spoilers are fair game.
The book club itself is completely free. The Twisted Vine bar is open and we'd love you to grab a drink โ but there's no minimum spend and no cover charge.
Absolutely โ fill out our questionnaire or join the Discord and pitch it there. Community suggestions are how we pick many of our titles.
Not at all. The book club is completely standalone. You're here to talk about books โ everything else at Skillshotz is just a bonus if you want to explore it.
We meet monthly on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM โ check our Events Calendar for the exact date, or join the Discord where we post announcements as soon as they're confirmed.
Join the Discord โ that's where we announce the next pick after each meeting. You can also fill out the questionnaire to get added to our announcements list.
Find Us
Book Club Near Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton & Coral Springs
Centrally Located for Broward & Palm Beach County
Skillshotz Gaming is at 616 SE 10th Street in Deerfield Beach โ easy to reach from anywhere in Broward or southern Palm Beach County. Most readers arrive within 30 minutes. We meet monthly on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM.
Details
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
When: Monthly Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: Free
Contact Us ยท Discord
Ready to Join?
Readers from across South Florida gather here every month. Fill out the questionnaire, join the Discord, and show up on the next Wednesday. We'll handle the rest.
616 SE 10th Street ยท Deerfield Beach, FL ยท Monthly Wednesdays at 6:30 PM ยท Always Free