Get Together with Book Clubs!
Reading is great, but sharing a story with friends is even better. We’re officially turning BookNest into a social home for readers with the launch of our brand-new Book Clubs feature!
We’ve been working hard to make reading a community experience, and we can’t wait for you to start building your own literary circles. Here’s a look at what’s waiting for you:
What’s New
Your Club, Your Rules
Create a cozy private group for your best friends or launch a public club to meet fellow fans from around the world. Whether you want an intimate reading circle or a thriving community, the choice is yours.
No Limits
Whether you’re a mood reader or a social butterfly, you can create and join as many clubs as your heart desires. There’s no cap on membership—read widely, connect freely.
Collaborative Reading Lists
Build the ultimate “To-Read” list with your group and track your progress chapter-by-chapter so nobody accidentally spoils the ending. Perfect for buddy reads and group challenges!
Real-Time Discussion
Use the Blackboard to pin important notes, announcements, or discussion prompts. Jump into dedicated chat channels for different topics—create as many as you need! Whether you want a spoiler-free zone, a character analysis channel, or a general hangout space, you’re covered.
Live Meetings
Easily schedule and host club meetings to dive deep into your latest read. Set recurring sessions, send reminders to members, and keep everyone on the same page (literally).
A Quick Heads-Up
This is a massive update, and we’ll be honest—there might be some dust under the rugs! You may encounter a few bugs as we find our footing. If something looks wonky, just hit the Report button in the lower-right corner of any page.
We’re also wide open to your ideas. Tell us how we can make your club experience even better!
The Rollout
We’re releasing this in waves over the next few weeks to make sure our servers stay happy. If you don’t see the new Book Clubs section in your dashboard yet, don’t worry—it’s on the way to your account very soon!
Getting Started
Ready to dive in? Here’s how to get started:
- Create Your First Club - Head to the new Book Clubs section and click “Create Club”
- Invite Your Friends - Share your club link or send direct invites
- Set Up Channels - Create discussion spaces for different topics
- Pick Your First Book - Add a book to your club’s reading list
- Start Discussing - Use the Blackboard and chat to connect!
Check out our Book Clubs Help Guide for detailed instructions on all the new features.
Happy reading, and happy chatting!
— Your BookNest Team