Canada Water Library Book Group

Lively evening discussions of engaging contemporary novels

📚 Southwark Monthly - second Thursday Beginner-friendly Social Fiction Contemporary fiction

Come chat about great books over a cup of hot tea! The Canada Water Library Book Group meets on the second Thursday of every month in our modern, airy library space to discuss diverse, engaging contemporary novels.

Our discussions are relaxed, highly inclusive, and focused on the simple joy of sharing a good story with friendly company. We love exploring different genres, uncovering new authors, and laughing together over the twists and turns of each month's selection. New members are always welcome to join our comfortable circle-come along and make some new friends!

Southwark, London
Monthly - second Thursday

From the blog

Real stories of people who found their people in London.

Hannah Cole · 3 June 2026 I moved to London for the job. The loneliness nearly sent me home. Arriving in a city of nine million people and feeling invisible - and the ordinary Tuesday evening that slowly changed everything. Erin Walsh · 16 June 2026 Socialising never made sense to me. At a board game night, the rules were finally written down. As an autistic adult, the unspoken rules of socialising always left me lost and exhausted. A board game night was the first place the rules were actually explicit - and I could finally relax. Bridget Lawson · 18 June 2026 I look after my mum full time. A Saturday walk is the one hour that's mine. Caring for someone you love can quietly erase you. This is about the morning I started walking with a group of strangers, and how one hour a week gave me back to myself.