Book Clubs
Are you looking for your next read? Want to find a community to talk about literature? The New Orleans Public Library has a book club for you! Choose a day and location that works for your schedule, and browse our upcoming selections. We also have all the resources you need to start your own book club.
Find A Club That Fits Your Schedule
Tuesday Book Clubs
Central City Book Salon
Good conversation with fellow readers about a different book each month. Our books represent a diverse range of points of view, addictive storylines, unique characters, and stylish sentences. All are welcome. —Katy, club facilitator
Meets: Every 1st Tuesday of the month 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
Location: Central City Library, Allie Mae Williams Multi-Service Center, 2020 Jackson Avenue, Suite 139, New Orleans, LA 70113
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 2
Read & Discuss: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
June
July
August
Wednesday Book Clubs
West Bank Book Club
Good conversation with fellow readers and a diverse group of New Orleanians. Join us! —Doug, club facilitator
Meets: Every 1st Wednesday of the month 4 pm – 5:30 pm.
Location: Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive
Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 3
Read & Discuss: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
June
July
August
Who Dun It? Mystery Book Club
A monthly discussion of mystery novels. Read along as we find out “who dun it.” New members are always welcome. — Emma, club facilitator
Meets: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5 pm – 6 pm
Location: Nora Navra Library, 1902 Saint Bernard Avenue
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 20
Read & Discuss: The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz
May
June
July
Saturday Book Clubs
African American Literature & The Urban Experience
Explore some of the best titles by BIPOC authors. Welcome! —Theresa, club facilitator & cool New Orleanian
Meets: Every 1st Saturday of the month 11 am – 12 pm
Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 1611 Fats Domino Avenue
Next Meeting: Saturday, June 6
Read & Discuss: We Don’t Talk About Carol by Kristen Berry
June
July
August
Bywater Book Club
Meet fellow avid readers, new book characters, and maybe even your new favorite genre. We discuss books of many genres, including historical fiction, romance fantasy, and science fiction. New members are always welcome.
Meets: Every 2nd Saturday of the month 3 pm – 4 pm
Location: Alvar Library, 913 Alvar Street
Next Meeting: Saturday, June 13
Read & Discuss: Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
June
July
August
Teatime Reading Nook: A Short Story Book Club for Busy Folk
Want to join a book club but don’t have time for a big novel? Read selected short stories and have a cozy conversation over tea and cookies. For more information or to receive PDFs of the stories, call or visit Cita Dennis Hubbell Library: 504-596-3113
Meets: Every 3rd Saturday of the month 3 pm – 4 pm
Location: Cita Dennis Hubbell Library, 725 Pelican Avenue
Next Meeting: Saturday, May 16
Read & Discuss: “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry
May
- “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry
June
- “The Swimmer” by John Cheever
July
- “The Garden Party” by Katherine Mansfield
Sci-Fi Shorts
Meets: Every 4th Saturday of the month 3 pm – 4 pm
Location: Milton H. Latter Memorial Library, 5120 St. Charles Avenue
May
- “The Ones Who Stay and Fight” by N.K. Jemisin
- “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Want to start your own book club?
If you want to start your own book club for your community, here are three resources with book recommendations, discussion questions, and more.
ALA: Book Discussion Groups – The American Library Association’s guide on book clubs has collected lots of valuable resources, both online and print, for establishing and running a book discussion group. The resource guide is divided into 4 categories: (1) general resources, (2) starting a book discussion group, (3) hosting and facilitating, and (4) selecting books. It’s a great reference whether you already have a long-standing group or are thinking of starting one for the first time.
Book Club Chat – Find book recommendations for every season, author Q&As, and discussion question for book club must-reads. Book Club Chat focuses on contemporary fiction, historical fiction, women’s fiction, mysteries/thrillers and also select nonfiction and memoirs.
NoveList Plus – Available with your New Orleans Public Library card, NoveList makes choosing your next book club read easier than ever. You can keep up with the latest hit through their Books with Buzz, or view their Book Club Best Bets under the Quick Links for solid recommendations of both classics and newer literature. You can use their Genre Guides to branch out into unfamiliar genres or even their multiple indices under Discover Novelist to help you search smarter, not harder.