Book Discussions

Adults sitting in a circle. One person has a book open, pointing to an open page.

You are invited to join in one of our many in-person or online book discussions that take place several times each month. In our book discussion groups we read and talk about both fiction and non-fiction books. We express our opinions (both likes and dislikes!) with other avid readers in the city.

Upcoming Book Disussions

WitLITS Book Discussion Group WitLITS Book Discussion Group Spades Park Branch

A read aloud group exploring classic literature in a group reading.

Soulful Pages BookClub Soulful Pages BookClub Central Library

Soulful Pages Book Club invites you to read along with us as we explore "Kindred," a powerful and unforgettable novel by the legendary Octavia E. Butler.

Science Fiction Book Group at Central Library - Ad Astra Science Fiction Book Group at Central Library - Ad Astra Central Library

Get ready for an interstellar adventure like no other! Ad Astra, Central Library's science fiction book group, invites you to journey through the cosmos with us. Our meetings will be held in the Indianapolis Special Collections Room every month on Monday evenings from 6-7 p.m.

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Upcoming Online Book Discussions & Virtual Author Talks

Virtual Author Talk: Smithson’s Gamble - The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum Virtual Author Talk: Smithson’s Gamble - The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum Online

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

Virtual Author Talk: Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories Virtual Author Talk: Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories Online

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them.

Virtual Author Talk: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic Virtual Author Talk: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic Online

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors.

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More Ways to Connect with Other Readers

Currently Reading on Facebook

Looking for something to read or watch next? Join us on Sunday nights at 8:30 p.m. on Facebook for Currently Reading, an hour during which book enthusiasts share favorite books and offer suggestion about what to read next. Currently Reading is a great place to find out about the books that have everyone talking.

Indy Now Book Club

Catch book recommendations and Library program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Browse our past appearances.

Book Club in a Bag

Book Club in a Bag is a a convenient DIY book club that makes it easy to get enough books for a whole group to read together. Each bag contains 10 copies of the same title with a 6 week checkout period as well as discussion questions. It's that easy, all you need is an Indianapolis Public Library card! There are hundreds of titles to choose from! Learn more about Book Club in a Bag.