Join a Book Discussion

Every library has a monthly book discussion group, and some locations have several! It doesn’t matter what you enjoy reading, there is a group for you.

Because we have so many groups, there is a page on our website devoted to showing what we are reading and when. Discussions at each location feature books from all genres and subjects, including books you’ve heard of, and some that fly under the radar but are just as amazing. Library staff members are there to facilitate discussion, and we don’t even require you to have finished the book! Newcomers are always welcome to all of our book groups. Feel free to come regularly, or just for the titles that interest you.

The majority of our groups read a bit of everything, but Tuckahoe and Twin Hickory have groups devoted to reading just fiction or nonfiction. Our All Henrico Reads title, After Anna by Lisa Scottoline, will be discussed at each library over the coming months before the author event on April 10 at Glen Allen High School.

We also have several book discussion groups that focus on a particular topic or genre:

Black Authors Discussion Group
Fairfield Library
Meets every 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Next discussion: Listen to the Lambs by Daniel Black on January 15

LGBTQIA+ Book Discussion Group
Libbie Mill Library
Meets every 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Next discussion: Who is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht on January 9

Not Just for Kids Book Discussion Group
Tuckahoe Library
Meets every 4th Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Next discussion: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds on January 22

True Crime Book Discussion Group
Fairfield Library
Meets every 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Next discussion: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote on January 16

Wednesday Night Mystery Book Discussion Group
Varina Library
Meets every 4th Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Next discussion: Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin on January 23

There are so many great books being discussed in January and throughout the year! Be sure to check our Book Discussions page to see the full list of what everyone is reading.