A historic revival for modern minds.
Not a museum. A living continuation. A modern movement.
We honor the best of what came before us: clarity, civility, curiosity, and carry their legacy into a century shaped by shared voices, creative ambition, and modern grace. Where womens’ minds are simply welcomed and encouraged to shape culture, community, and possibility.
A revival with purpose.
The Ladies’ Literary Club is a renewed society devoted to women’s intellectual life, nonfiction study, and cultured conversation. Founded in the spirit of its 19th-century predecessors, the modern Club reimagines their legacy for a world in need of depth, clarity, and community.
We gather in the belief that thoughtful reading, civil discourse, and creative fellowship remain acts of quiet rebellion and of lasting refinement.
Our work honors the women who came before us not through nostalgia, but through continuity of purpose:
to think deeply, speak clearly, and live well.
Our Ethos
We believe in:
Nonfiction & Inquiry
Reading for truth, illumination, and engaged scholarship.
Fiction & Imagination
Exploring the human condition through story, character, and crafted narrative.
Open, Civil Discourse
Holding disagreement with dignity and intellectual respect.
Civic Imagination
Turning ideas into community, culture, and shared meaning.
Refinement & Fellowship
The practice of grace, beauty, and good company, together.
TO COME…..
Programs & Offerings
The Nonfiction Circle
Bimonthly selections and guided, accessible reading on ideas shaping our world.
The Fiction Parlour
Seasonal short stories and literary works read together without analysis or pressure; just community and friendship.
The Annual Common Reader
One book, twelve months. A gentle year-long reading experience guided through an online portal, open to readers of all levels.
Salon Series
Occasional small gatherings exploring literature, culture, philosophy, and civic life.
Speaker & Audience
Conversations with authors, editors, storytellers, and thinkers who join us for intimate dialogue.
The Writers’ Parlour
A quiet monthly hour for writing, a monthly prompt, and an optional space to share brief work, no critique, only encouragement.
Member Coffee Circles
Informal meet-ups for connection, conversation, and welcoming new members.
Partnered Community Events
Collaborations with local galleries, cowork spaces, and cultural institutions to expand our reach and presence.
The Archive Project
Preserving the club’s history while documenting and shaping its new chapter.
Youth Programing
Little Readers Circle (Ages 4–7)
A monthly picture book selection with simple prompts for parents and young readers.
Young Ladies’ Book of the Month (Ages 8–12)
A monthly chapter book recommendation to inspire imagination, confidence, and a love of reading.
Teen Lit Selection (Ages 13–17)
A bimonthly curated title for older girls and teens exploring identity, creativity, and growing independence.
Mother–Daughter Reading Pair
A seasonal matched set of books, one for adults, one for girls, to read together or side-by-side.
Young Scholars Certificate Program (Ages 10–17)
A quarterly nonfiction reading and inquiry program. Young participants complete a book, a simple discovery task, and a brief reflection to earn a formal Ladies’ Literary Club certificate recognizing their achievement.
Join Us
The Club is currently rebuilding its membership and curating its first public programs.
Join our membership waitlist to be notified of upcoming readings, salons, and opportunities to participate in shaping the revival.
Email: ladiesliterarygr@gmail.com
Contact: Heather Hope Monroe
Instagram: @ladiesliteraryclub
Phone: (616) 258-4926