Reading groups

  • have you ever read a good book and been dying to talk to somebody about it?
  • would you like to discuss books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere? 

If you like reading and sharing your thoughts about books, then a reading group is for you.  We have reading groups for adults and children (read more about our children's reading groups here: Chatterbooks).

Reading groups give you an opportunity to discuss what excited, moved or annoyed you about a book, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

  • the group picks a book to read or an author, to discuss at the next meeting
  • you may find yourself reading books you wouldn't normally touch or recommending books that had an impact on you as a child or later in life
  • whatever book is chosen there is always a lively discussion afterwards
  • our reading groups are open to all adult library members

Looking for books for your reading group?

We have a collection of duplicate titles of prizewinning and popular fiction and non- fiction books which can be borrowed by reading groups throughout London.

Read on for more information....


Upcoming Reading Group dates & details:

The Thread by Victoria HislopBrompton Library
Tuesday 5 June, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Discussing: The Thread by Victoria Hislop

Brompton Library reading group

 

 

 

The Sisters BrothersChelsea Library
Thursday 16 May, 6.30pm to 7.45pm
Discussing: The Sister's Brothers by Patrick Dewitt

Chelsea Library reading group

 

 

 

Sweet Tooth by Ian MacEwanKensington Central Library
Monday 17 June, 6.15pm to 7.30pm
Discussing: Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan
Kensington Central Library reading group

 

 

 

Then We Came To The End by Joshua FerrisNorth Kensington Library
Monday 3 June, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Discussing: Then We Came To The End by Joshua Ferris

North Kensington Library reading group

 

 

 

The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Moshin Hamid book coverNotting Hill Gate Library
Monday 3 June, 2.45 to 4pm
Discussing: The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid

Unfortunately, this group is now full and is currently closed to new members

Notting Hill Gate Library reading group

 

 

The Great GatsbyText Tribe - online reading group
Discussing: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Join in the discussion at the TextTribe website.


 

 

Contact us

If you have any ideas for the library service regarding ways to encourage reading, then please contact us by email on enjoyreading@rbkc.gov.uk.


Book Break

A reading group with a difference:

  • listen and relax while we read
  • meet others over a cup of tea and biscuits
  • chat about what we read together
  • all welcome

Please visit our Book Break page for more information.