We want to make it as easy as possible for you to communicate with your book club. This fall, we've been focused on improving our message boards and DMs.
We hope these updates, both small and large, have made it easier for you to use Bookclubs, whether you use Bookclubs to communicate with your club in between in-person get-togethers, or use the app to conduct your book discussions.
Here are some of the updates we've made recently:
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Maintain a cleaner inbox by deleting DM conversations you no longer need! Here's how:
On the app: from your DM inbox, swipe left over the conversation. You'll see a red trash can icon to delete the conversation.
On the website: hover over the conversation in your DM inbox. You'll see a red trash can icon to delete the conversation. If it's a group conversation you'll need to first click on the three dots icon.
Note that deleting a conversation from your inbox does not delete it for the other people in the conversation; they will still be able to see the messages that were previously sent.
What's the difference between deleting a DM conversation and leaving a group DM conversation?
If you delete a chat, that conversation will no longer show up in your DM inbox. However, if someone sends a new message in that group, the conversation will reappear in your chat list. If you leave a group chat, you'll no longer be a member of the group. If new messages are sent in the chat, you'll no longer be notified.
Spot unread posts at a glance: new club message board threads now appear on your app home page! If there is a new post in your club message board that you haven't yet read, you'll see it on your homescreen when you open the app.
Click on the card to read the full message and to respond. Please note that replies to message board posts won't show up on your home screen (but you'll still get a notification about them if you were the original poster or if you replied upthread).
When your club upgrades to Bookclubber Premium, Pro or Pro Plus, Bookclubs will automatically create a group chat between all the members of your club. You'll see this chat in your DMs inbox labeled as "[Your Book Club Name] - All Members"
Bonus: if new members join your club, they'll automatically be added to this chat!
(Note that for privacy purposes, we do not do this for public clubs, or clubs greater than 50 people).
More updates still to come:
What else would you like to see us add to messaging? Let us know in the comments below.
Follow friends on Bookclubs to see what they're reading, share your shelves, and recommend books in a few taps. Available now on the website and app.
Published Nov 03, 2026
You can now sell tickets to a meeting or an event through Bookclubs. Whether you're charging for your monthly meeting or a special event like an author visit or holiday party, members pay by card and Bookclubs keeps track of who's paid, so you're not chasing Venmo requests.
Published Oct 14, 2026
Bookworm Pulitzer members can now order their Want to Read list, and add custom tags to organize all their shelves.
Published Sep 30, 2026
COMMENTS
Doll Face
Nov 04, 2025 - 1 year
The ability to make drafts in the chat, message board, and the polls to send later, not just on accident. Add videos to photo albums.
Lindsay
Oct 28, 2025 - 1 year
It would be awesome if you had an option to click a box that would create a DM chat with only the members who have actually attended or RSVP'd yes to the meetings so that you can chat with the regulars easier without having everyone else see who might not be very active in the club.
Andrea Hernandez
Oct 17, 2025 - 1 year
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