If you’re a book lover in Los Angeles, The L.A. County Library has plenty of book clubs around the city that bring literature to life, and community members together. Whether you’re into historical fiction, horror, LGBTQ+ narratives, or powerful memoirs, there’s a gathering (virtual or in-person) waiting for you. Here are five standout book clubs you’ll want to check out this season. The book selections change regularly, so you can stay tuned for updates by clicking here.
Afternoon Book Club
Settle into a thoughtful midday break with the Afternoon Book Club, where readers will be discussing On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. This deeply intimate novel is a letter from a son to his mother, touching on identity, family, and memory. It’s a great space for meaningful in-person conversation with fellow book lovers.
📅 When: Thursday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
📍Location: 4975 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230, (Meeting Room)
Virtual Book Club
Looking for a flexible option you can join from anywhere? The La Crescenta Library hosts a weekly Zoom club where members are reading The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis, a gripping story set between 1930s Egypt and 1970s NYC. Each week covers a different section of the book, perfect for pacing yourself.
📅 When: Tuesdays in May (final session on May 20), 11:00am – 12:00pm
📚 Register here mwiggins@library.lacounty.gov
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
LGBTQ+ Book Club
Hosted by the West Hollywood Library, this hybrid club (in-person + Zoom) explores queer stories that resonate. This month’s pick, Cinema Love by Jiaming Tang, follows two Chinese immigrants in NYC with a shared past rooted in a secret cinema. Expect rich, reflective conversation around LGBTQ+ themes.
📅 When: Tuesday, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
📚 Register here
📍 Location: 625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room)
Horror Book Club
If you’re into spine-tingling stories, the Horror Book Club is a perfect fit. This month, the group is reading The Reformatory by Tananarive Due, a chilling tale that blends supernatural suspense with historical depth. Come ready for some eerie, thought-provoking conversation.
📅 When: Thursday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Location: 240 W Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220
Women and Books
This hybrid club, co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood Women’s Advisory Board, is focused on books by and about women. June’s selection, To Name the Bigger Lie by Sarah Viren, blends memoir and investigation into truth, manipulation, and identity—perfect for readers interested in critical thinking and personal storytelling.
📅When: Tuesday, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
📚 Register here
📍Location: 625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Ruth Bader Ginsburg Room)