HADDONFIELD, N.J. — It was 6:30 p.m. on a brisk Sunday night, and about 15 people had gathered at Inkwood Books. Spread across the store in chairs or perched atop pillows on the floor, everyone seemed ...

As book clubs evolve in 2026, the focus has shifted from passive reading to active, communal experiences. Whether diving into the scientific optimism of Project Hail Mary, the dragon-fueled drama of ...

The first book club resulted in one woman's banishment ...

On occasion, what a book club needs most is for one person to tell another person to shut up. That’s when a book club facilitator could help. “When a club wants a facilitator, it’s usually because of ...

Looking for a way to reach your yearly reading goal? Join a book club. Not only will it hold you accountable, but you'll also get some new genres and recommendations. One survey, provided to USA TODAY ...

I belong to a book club that barely discusses books. Even though our host dutifully — and thoughtfully — selects a book for each meeting, even though everyone buys or borrows that book, and even ...

For our November/December book club, Jezebel read Hum by Helen Phillips. Jezebel Editor-in-Chief Lauren Tousignant and I convened earlier this month to talk about the book after reading it—so beware ...

Book clubs can be an exciting and intellectual activity to take part in, but what happens if they turn a bit stale? Everyone has experienced the dreaded lull in a conversation at least once in their ...

We asked BestReviews book expert Ciera Pasturel about the legacy and impact of Oprah’s Book Club and her favorite reads from the expansive list.

In October, the Book Review Book Club will read and discuss “Intermezzo,” by Sally Rooney. Before You Get Started Learn More About ‘Intermezzo’ Book Club Conversation Space: Main Discussion Book Club ...

Books that make everyone happy make for boring book clubs. Discussions wrap up quickly when stories don’t invite readers to reflect. If we all interpret the story in the exact same way, relate to the ...