Book clubs in Astoria, Queens
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Book clubs that meet around Astoria: reading parties, independent groups that read over coffee, dinner or drinks, and free library book clubs.
Reading parties
Astoria Reading Party
Check Instagram for dates and places
Hosted by Astoria Reading Party
Bring your own book, read quietly for an hour, then chat about what everyone is reading.
Reading Rhythms Queens
A few times a month at different spots, like The Ditty and Omonia Cafe; see their site for dates
Hosted by Reading Rhythms Queens
Reading party with music: bring any book, read quietly, then chat with other readers. Tickets around $20.
Astoria Quiet Reading
Check Instagram for dates and places
Hosted by Astoria Quiet Reading
Bring a book and read quietly alongside your neighbors.
Astoria Book Clubs
Turnt Pages Book Club
1st Monday of the month · 7:00pm–9:00pm
The Bier & Cheese Collective (opens Google Maps) · Hosted by Turnt Pages Book Club
Nearest transit: Q101 · Steinway St / Ditmars Blvd
Ditmars book club; no need to register, just buy something from the bar.
Astoria Book Club
Monthly; message them on Instagram to join the group chat and get the date
Omonia Cafe (opens Google Maps) · Hosted by Astoria Book Club
Nearest transit: N/W · Broadway
Monthly meetup to discuss the month's book.
Astoria Feminist Book Group
Monthly; see their website for the next date
QED Astoria (opens Google Maps) · Hosted by Astoria Feminist Book Group
Nearest transit: N/W · Astoria–Ditmars Blvd
Monthly discussion of a book about women's rights and lives. Please buy food or a drink at QED.
Astoria Philosophy Book Club
Usually a Sunday afternoon; see their Luma page
QED Astoria (opens Google Maps) · Hosted by Astoria Philosophy Book Club
Nearest transit: N/W · Astoria–Ditmars Blvd
Approachable philosophy discussion for curious readers, no background needed.
Astoria Horror Book Club
Monthly; check the Astoria Horror Club Instagram
Medusa Art Studios (opens Google Maps) · Hosted by Astoria Horror Club
Monthly book club for horror fans, from quiet ghost stories to thrillers.
Astoria History Book Club
Every five to six weeks; join their WhatsApp group for dates
Hosted by Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
History book discussion over dinner at a different Astoria restaurant or bar each time (past spots include French Workshop and Macoletta). Join the WhatsApp group on OANA's page for dates.
Astoria Non-fiction Book Club
Last Thursday of the month · 6:30pm
Hosted by Astoria Non-fiction Book Club
Monthly in-person meeting to talk about a non-fiction pick. RSVP on Bookclubs.com for the location.
Astoria Gay Book Club
Monthly; join their WhatsApp group via the Astoria Bookshop book clubs page
Hosted by Astoria Gay Book Club
Monthly book chat for queer and LGBTQ+ men, starting with half an hour of socializing.
Astoria Lesbian Book Club
Monthly; check their Instagram for the date and place
Hosted by Astoria Lesbian Book Club
Monthly discussion of lesbian and sapphic books.
Astoria Dads Book Club
See the Astoria Bookshop book clubs page for the next date
Hosted by Astoria Dads Book Club
Book club for Astoria dads.
Astoria Moms Book Club
See the Astoria Bookshop book clubs page for the next date
Hosted by Astoria Moms Book Club
Book club for Astoria moms.
Ladies First Book Club
About every six weeks; check their Instagram for the date and bar
Hosted by Ladies First Astoria
Book club for women, meeting at local bars.
Hidden Gems Book Club
Last Wednesday of the month · 7:00pm–8:00pm
Astoria Bookshop (opens Google Maps)
Nearest transit: N/W · 36 Av
Monthly club reading quietly brilliant books instead of the latest hits. Buying the book is your RSVP. Dates sometimes move around the holidays.
Library book clubs
Steinway Book Club
4th Thursday of the month · 6:00pm–7:00pm
Queens Public Library at Steinway (opens Google Maps)
Nearest transit: N/W · Astoria–Ditmars Blvd
Free monthly book club in the library's lower-level auditorium. Ask at the branch for this month's book.
Adult Book Club on Broadway
3rd Wednesday of the month · 2:00pm–3:00pm
Queens Public Library at Broadway (opens Google Maps)
Nearest transit: M/R · Steinway St · M/R · 46 St
Free afternoon book club with a good read and light-hearted discussion.