Book Club and Swap at Brambly Park

We welcome you to join us for our monthly book club get-togethers. We will select one book each month and we ask that you read the book so we can discuss it. Be prepared for spoilers!

In January, we’ll be doing a book swap. If you’d like to participate, please bring a wrapped book. You can bring an old favorite, or an exciting new find!



Our book this month is “The Maid” by Nita Prose. This book may be found as physical, digital, or audio copies at local libraries. You don't have to bring a copy of the book to our meeting.

“Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by.

Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been navigating life’s complexities all by herself. No matter—she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. She delights in donning her crisp uniform each morning, stocking her cart with miniature soaps and bottles, and returning guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a state of perfection.

But Molly’s orderly life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself dead in his bed. Before she knows what’s happening, Molly’s unusual demeanor has the police targeting her as their lead suspect. She quickly finds herself caught in a web of deception, one she has no idea how to untangle. Fortunately for Molly, friends she never knew she had unite with her in a search for clues to what really happened to Mr. Black—but will they be able to find the real killer before it’s too late?”

We will choose the next month’s book at our meeting so come prepared to pitch your book of choice!



This is a Classic Event. All Trying to Adult RVA events require tickets or access passes, which can be secured through the Trying to Adult RVA website. Members can unlock free or discounted access passes depending on their membership tier. Non-members are welcome to join by purchasing an individual access pass. Spots must be claimed in advance, and you must have a ticket from the Trying to Adult RVA website to secure your place. RSVPing on any other platform does not guarantee your spot.

You can claim your spot here.

Parking: there is a parking lot on site with plenty of spots! When you arrive at the restaurant, let the host know you are with the Trying to Adult RVA group and they will let you know where we are seated.