John Green was spot on when he said ‘It's quite rare to find someone who sees the same world you see’. And there is no better setting for a book lover seeking that unique connection than a reading community, the perfect place to leave behind the world of Barbenheimer and immerse yourself in new literary adventures.
Book communities are a great way to establish a literary network and just one of the many benefits of a subscription box. Step into these bibliophilic havens and you shall find like-minded people engaging in lively discussions about their latest reads.
TABLE OF CONTENT:
1. Exploring the Book Communities in the UK
1.1 UK Book Club
1.2 Ladies Lit Squad
1.3 OKHA Online
1.4 Our Shared Shelf
2. Benefits of Joining a Book Community
2.1 Discover New Genres and Underrated Wordsmiths
2.2 Embrace the Art of Reading More Thoughtfully
2.3 Create Mindful Social Connections
2.4 Spark Inspiration and Creativity
2.5 Unlocking an Endless Bookshelf
2.6 Host Events and a Chance to Meet Authors
2.7 Nurture a Life-long Hobby
3. A Box of Stories Book Community
1. Exploring the Book Communities in the UK
1.1 UK Book Club
This is a GoodReads book club for users in the United Kingdom, open to everyone who enjoys reading widely, and books of all genres are discussed. Anyone can add books to the group's shelf, and they have created a section for "Authors" where books may be advertised and topics concerning writers' experiences can be discussed with other members.
1.2 Ladies Lit Squad
Originally based in London, this is an all-female reading community from the worlds of fashion, art and media. In addition to hosting events in London, the group has also moved to Instagram, where it has been dubbed the "isolation book club" and they offer best new book recommendations.
1.3 OKHA Online
The events and conversations held by OKHA, which bills itself as "the queer and black book club," center on books, plays, and poems written by Black, African, Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, Trans, Queer, and Non-Binary authors.
1.4 Our Shared Shelf
This Instagram book community was launched by Emma Watson and focuses on works of intersectional feminist literature.
2. Benefits of Joining a Book Community
2.1 Discover New Genres and Underrated Wordsmiths
It’s difficult to move out of your comfort zones and try something different. Reading communities are a great way to diversify your genres; venture into new literary worlds, discover under-rated authors and embrace different perspectives.
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2.2 Embrace the Art of Reading More Thoughtfully
A book community hones your reading skills and helps you to formulate stronger opinions. When views are shared and opinions put forth, you embrace the art of reading more thoughtfully.
2.3 Create Mindful Social Connections
Reading communities foster a network of meaningful connection and belongingness with other like-minded people, through engaging discussions, sharing book recommendations and building reading connections.
2.4 Spark Inspiration and Creativity
“When you surround yourself with like-minded people, your creative potential becomes limitless”, and that is true even for the book community . Engaging in discussions with book lovers can spark inspiration and boost creativity as you experiment with new genres, literature and writing styles.
2.5 Unlock an Endless Bookshelf
The best aspect of joining a literary network is that you get to swap books with others. So you get access to an ever-expanding library without paying for it. Incredible, right.
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2.6 Host Events and a Chance to Meet Authors
Literary communities often host virtual events, Q&A sessions with upcoming authors and exclusive book club meets where you can connect with book lovers and exchange your literary experiences.
2.7 Nurture a Life-long Hobby
Joining a literary network creates an environment of support and a sense of belongingness, thereby fueling your enthusiasm to read. It fosters an everyday hobby of reading, enriching your life with the joy that books bring.
3. A Box of Stories Book Community
We at A Box of Stories have a thriving and a devoted book community where literary magic comes alive. Subscribe to A Box of Stories to gain access to our exclusive Facebook private reading community that has 9000 amazing members. We hold daily discussions about books and work towards building reading connections and connecting with book lovers.
Happy Reading!