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

Adult Book Discussion at Lawrence Adult Book Discussion at Lawrence Lawrence Branch

Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program. The title for May is "Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout.

Virtual Author Talk: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal Virtual Author Talk: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal Online

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.

Soulful Pages Book Club Soulful Pages Book Club Central Library

A bold, dystopian story that challenges how we view incarceration, entertainment, and freedom.

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Upcoming Online Book Discussions & Virtual Author Talks

Virtual Author Talk: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal Virtual Author Talk: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal Online

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.

Virtual Author Talk: Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts Virtual Author Talk: Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts Online

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

Virtual Author Talk: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman Virtual Author Talk: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman Online

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles.

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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.