Book Club


Whether you’re starting your first book club

or have been managing one for years,
we have all of the resources you need to succeed!

The Seven People You’ll Find in Every Book Club

Book clubs are great places to meet fellow readers and embrace a shared love of books. But if you’ve been involved in multiple clubs, you’ll start to notice a few similarities among…

Tips for Selecting a Book Club Pick

In theory, book clubs seem simple: You gather friends, you indulge in a good book, and you discuss. But not all books make for great conversation. Sometimes even a book that readers…

20 Unique Types of Book Clubs

Looking to start a book club? You’ve come to the right place. Here at We Are Bookish, we’re obsessed with book clubs: We've got tips on how to start them (even virtual…

How to Start a Book Club

So, you want to start a book club. Putting together a book club is trickier than it sounds, but we’re here with some pro tips to help your literary circle thrive.  …
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How To Get Your Book Club Out of a Rut

Book club meetings are fun, but sometimes they need a shake-up. Maybe your club has been meeting for a while and has settled into some patterns that aren’t exciting anymore. Never fear:…
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Rules and Expectations to Consider When Starting a Book Club

So you’ve started a book club (maybe even a virtual one!)—what’s next? As you think about the type of book club you want, your book selection process, and the way you’ll structure…

What to Do When You Pick a Bad Book for Your Book Club

Bad books happen to good book clubs all the time. There are a lot of reasons for this: dense writing, plot holes, limited discussion topics, and more. At times, a bad pick…

How to Start a Virtual Book Club

A virtual book club is a fantastic way to connect with fellow readers no matter where they are in the world. Starting your own might seem intimidating, but it's easier than you…
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How to Manage Member Issues in Your Book Club

The friendships made in a book club can be magical, but that doesn’t mean you won’t sometimes bump heads with a fellow member. Here we take a look at common problems that…
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Five Ways to Structure Your Book Club Discussion

The best part of being in a book club is getting to discuss the books you read with fellow bookworms, but it’s not always easy to stay on track and keep focused…