There’s a lot to love about being part of a book club: discovering books you might never have picked up on your own, hearing completely different perspectives on something you’ve just read, and, of course, having a regular excuse to get together with people who love books as much as you do.
But if you’re not already part of one, there’s one obvious problem: How do you actually find a book club to join?
It may take a little searching to find a group that feels like the right fit. Fortunately, there are more places to look than you might think.
One of my favorite things about Little Free Libraries is that you never know what you’ll discover. Sometimes it’s the perfect beach read. Sometimes it’s a forgotten classic. And this summer, you may even stumble across a 2026 Reading Group Choices guide, filled with recommendations and discussion questions to help your book club find its next great pick.
Summer has a way of changing our routines. Calendars fill with vacations, long weekends, family visits, and all the other adventures that come with warmer days. For book clubs, that can sometimes mean lower attendance, postponed meetings, or the familiar question: Should we just take the summer off?
If you’ve noticed a few new touches around Reading Group Choices lately, this may be a good time for a quick introduction… Hello! I’m Amanda Angelini, and in February I stepped into the role of Executive Director of RGC, following in the footsteps of longtime director Mary Morgan. Over the past few months, I’ve been getting to know this incredible community of readers and book clubs, and thinking about what’s ahead.