noun
reading circle; reading group; book club
A group that meets regularly to discuss books; similar to a book club but often with a focus on shared reading and discussion.
来月の読書会では村上春樹の新作を取り上げる予定です。
At next month's reading group, we plan to discuss Haruki Murakami's new work.
彼女は地域の読書会に参
She participates in a local book club and is broadening her reading horizons.
勉強会 is a study group for learning or research, not limited to books, whereas 読書会 is specifically for discussing books.
Compound of 読書 (reading) and 会 (meeting, group).