Our story
About the Society
A Literary Community for Readers, Authors & Ideas
Mission
To make reading a shared, unhurried act again.
The Virelle Literary Society exists for people who want more from a book than a finished page. Each month we choose a single title and read it together in weekly chapters, with discussion questions, live conversations and the authors themselves joining wherever we can arrange it.
We are a home for readers who want depth, and for authors who want readers who actually read. Everything we build — the bookshelf, the events calendar, the author directory — serves that one relationship.
Emily Cannan
Founder & Executive Director
"I wanted a room where a book could be taken seriously and still be a joy. That room is now open to you."
What we stand for
Our values
Curation over volume
One book a month, chosen with care, read closely and discussed properly.
Authors in the room
We bring writers into direct conversation with the readers who love their work.
Generous discussion
Thoughtful, moderated spaces where disagreement stays warm and curiosity leads.
Access for readers
Membership is free for readers. Our programs stay open, welcoming and unhurried.
Leadership
The founding team
The people who plan the reads, host the events and keep the Society running.
