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Book Groups

Upcoming Book Groups

Sep 10

World Literature: The Gorgeous Inertia of the Earth by Adrian Duncan

September 10, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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Sep 24

World Literature: Distant Star by Robert Bolaño

September 24, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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Oct 6

Brown Bag Mystery Readers: The Secret History by Donna Tartt

October 6, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

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Oct 8

World Literature: The Trial (Part I) by Franz Kafka

October 8, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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Oct 22

World Literature: The Trial (Part II) by Franz Kafka

October 22, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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Nov 3

Brown Bag Mystery Readers: Copper River by William Kent Krueger

November 3, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

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Nov 12

World Literature: Paradise by Abdulrazak Gurnah

November 12, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

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Dec 8

Brown Bag Mystery Readers: The Last Detective by Peter Lovesey OR A Clubbable Woman by Reginald Hill (Readers' Choice)

December 8, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

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Embark on your literary adventure by joining a Book Group at Mechanics' Institute — where your passion for reading comes to life in an inspiring and welcoming community! See our book group schedule below. 

Are you a member wanting to start a Book Group? Please email programs@milibrary.org or call 415-393-0103.

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