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Author Stephanie Gangi gives readers an exclusive peak into her autobiographical novel Carry the Dog.

Updated: Jan 25, 2023

Book lovers' lists

If you're stumped for costume ideas, we recommend you dress as one of your favorite book characters this Halloween. Read on for our top picks for best book character Halloween costumes and how to create the perfect spooky look.

Updated: Aug 30, 2024

Reading lists

It’s time for jumping in piles of raked leaves, mugs of hot tea, and those great curl-up-on-the couch reads that whisk readers away for an afternoon. As you read and plan for your upcoming book club selections, take a peek at these suggestions for choices from the small presses.

Updated: Jan 25, 2023

App and website updates

If your club is open to new members but you don’t want to make your book club open to everyone, check out our newest tech update! Now clubs on our Join a Book Club page can set up a custom questionnaire to screen prospective members.

Updated: Mar 31, 2025

Book club spotlights

In the book community, Latinx Heritage Month is a time to call attention to the voices and stories of Latinx authors. As Latinx Heritage Month comes to an end, we want to highlight the importance of reading stories by Latinx authors all year round and not just in the months of September and October. Latinx voices have historically been underrepresented in publishing and deserve to have their stories told and celebrated.

Updated: Jan 25, 2023

Reading lists

If you love thrillers, mysteries, horror, or true crime and are looking for like-minded folks to read with, then you’ve come to the right place. Here is a list of spook-tastic book clubs looking for new members to join + their October reading recommendations.

Updated: Oct 18, 2024