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.
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?