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Book Discussion Groups
In-person book discussion groups have been suspended as the library continues to follow health and government guidelines about group size and spatial distancing. Some libraries are hosting book discussions through email or online. Below is a list of virtual book discussions scheduled with CCPL.
Share your passion for reading with a CCPL book discussion group! New attendees are always welcome. Discover new reads and new friends at a library near you.
The Chesterfield County Public Library offers a variety of book discussion groups for customers to gather and discuss their love of books. Below is a list of just some of the groups we offer.
Meeting Information and Scheduled Reads
Bon Air Bookies
Third Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.
The March and May discussions will be in person. Group size will be limited. The April session will be held outside. Please bring a chair. Please visit our event calendar to register.
March 17 Snobs by Julian Fellowes
April 21 (5-6 p.m. only) The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal
May 19 Behind Closed Doors by B. A. Paris
Central Library Between the Covers
Fourth Mondays, 1-2 p.m.
The Central Library Between the Covers book group now meets via Zoom. Please register by emailing Central Library at [email protected] for more information and a Zoom meeting invitation. The Zoom invitation will be emailed to you before the meeting.
March 22 Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman
April 26 All We Ever Wanted by Emily Griffin
May 24 Killers of the Flower Moon: the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
Chester Choices
First Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon
Chester Choices discuss historical fiction, literary fiction, mystery and a small mix of non-fiction titles. This book discussion will take place over Zoom. Please visit our event calendar for information about joining the book discussion.
March 3 Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple
April 7 The Dry by Jane Harper
May 5 Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
Clover Hill Critics
Third Fridays, 11 a.m.–noon
For information on how to join this book group, please contact Rose Loren at [email protected]..
March 19 Educated: a Memoir by Tara Westover
April 16 Trust Exercise by Susan Choi
May 21 There, There by Tommy Orange
LaPrade BookThink
First Mondays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
This book discussion will take place over Google Meet. Please visit our event calendar for information about joining the book discussion.
March 1 Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
April 5 Niagara Falls All Over Again by Elizabeth McCracken
May 3 Cakewalk by Rita Mae Brown
Meadowdale Page Turners
Second Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
This book discussion will take place over Zoom. Please visit our event calendar for information about joining the book discussion.
March 12 The Huntress by Kate Quinn
April 9 Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
May 14 Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
Midlothian Book Discussion
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
This book discussion will take place over Zoom. Please visit our event calendar for information about joining the book discussion.
March 24 Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks
April 28 The Library Book by Susan Orlean
May 26 One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
North Courthouse Road Library By The Book
Second Thursdays, 1-2 p.m.
By The Book meets to discuss a variety of authors, fiction and non-fiction.
This book discussion will take place over Zoom. Please visit our event calendar for information about joining the book discussion.
March 11 The Children Act by Ian McEwan
April 8 Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
May 13 Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich