East Sheen Library Book Group

Discussing contemporary and classic fiction in a friendly environment

📚 Richmond upon Thames Monthly - second Monday Beginner-friendly Fiction Contemporary fiction Classics

Tucked inside the lively East Sheen Library, our general adult reading group meets on the second Monday of every month at 4.30pm.

We read an eclectic range of books, from contemporary bestsellers to timeless classics, all selected collaboratively by our members. Our discussions are friendly, low-pressure, and highly social. It is a wonderful, free opportunity to discover new authors and chat with local readers from across East Sheen. Simply drop in or speak to our library staff to get your book!

Location Richmond upon Thames, London

Meets Monthly - second Monday

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