Virtual Bookshelf” is a biweekly column that dives into the hobby of reading and the rise of the internet community that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aloni Ford created the inclusive boat, brunch and books-centered event to offer women a space for authentic conversation and self-care.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Join the laughter with The Book Club Play, where a modern book club faces unexpected drama and absurd humor in every meeting.

Many students are finishing up their required reading for the semester, and the summer beach reading season is less than two months away, but there is never really a bad time to open a good book. In ...