Introducing Beyond the Bookends Book Club Memberships

The Beyond the Bookends Book Club is your guide to a curated reading life. Choosing what to read shouldn’t feel overwhelming or disappointing. The Beyond the Bookends Book Club is for readers who want to read the best books (not just ones with a lot of buzz), direct access to authors, expert guidance, and a community that actually reads together.

Beyond the bookends club book club membership

This is the beginning of your reading journey, and we are so excited to have you join us!

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What You Get as a Member

When you join the Beyond the Bookends Book Club, you get exclusive access to experiences and content you won’t find anywhere else.

Monthly Author Chat (Live on Zoom)

Each month, we host a live book club with the author of our featured selection. (Can’t attend live? Replays are available.)

Small-group discussions with fellow members
A moderated, live Q&A with the author
A chance to ask the questions you actually want answered

Exclusive Reading Guide for Every Pick

Every selection comes with a members-only reading companion designed to:

Highlight themes and discussion points
Help you follow along even if you didn’t finish the book
Ensure you never miss out on the author conversation

Perfect for busy readers who still want to feel fully part of the discussion.

“Looking Beyond” Monthly Book Highlights (Live on Zoom)

Once a month, Jackie and Kirsten host a new releases and recommendations chat, where we:

Preview upcoming books
Share what we’re reading and loving
Help you decide what’s actually worth your time

This is where members get ahead of their TBR instead of buried by it.

Private Member Community

Join our official Beyond the Bookenders private Facebook group, where members:

Continue book discussions
Share recommendations
Get early insights and announcements

What to Expect Each Month with a Book Club Membership

Mid-Month (Daytime Zoom)
A casual, members-only chat hosted by Jackie and Kirsten:

What’s coming next
What’s worth reading
What members are loving
Open discussion and recommendations

Last Week of the Month – 7:30 PM EST
Our Author Book Club Night:

7:30–8:00 PM: Small-group discussions
8:00 PM: Live, moderated author conversation

Everything is designed to fit into real life—no pressure, no falling behind.

Membership Options

Monthly Membership — $10/month
Perfect if you want flexibility and monthly access.

Annual Membership — $100/year
✔ Save $20
✔ Best value for committed readers
✔ One payment, full year of curated reading
Most members choose annual to stay consistent and save.

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Who Is The Beyond the Bookends Book Club For?

This membership is perfect if you:

Love reading but struggle to choose what’s next
Want meaningful conversations with authors
Like structure, guidance, and community
Want to get more out of your reading life

Join readers who want better books, not just more books

If you’re tired of guessing, skimming reviews, or missing out on great discussions, the Beyond the Bookends Book Club is your place.

We do the filtering.
You do the reading.
And we do it together.

February Beyond the Bookends Book Club Preview

Want a sneak peek at the Beyond the Bookends Book Club for the month ahead? Take a look at the preview below.

This month’s Beyond the Bookends Book Club events will be as follows:

February 11th @12:oo p.m EST – Kirsten and I will be hosting Looking Beyond, which will cover the upcoming releases for February and March.
February 25th @ 7:30 p.m. EST – Book Club with Nina de Gramont, author of The Christie Affair

Upcoming Author Events

Emma Grey, author of Pictures of You, January 27th at 7:30
Nina De Gramont, author of The Christie Affair, February 25 at 7:30 PM
Gayle Forman, author of Not Nothing, March 25 at 7:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Beyond the Bookends book club work for my reading tastes?

The book club picks are carefully curated, thought-provoking books that cover a number of genres. We have had romance, historical fiction, fiction, nonfiction, and more. Our book club members tell us that they have a much stronger connection to the books we read after talking with the authors about their characters and plot choices.

What if I do not finish the book?

The best thing about our author talks is that we can ask about anything- spoilers and all. If you don’t mind hearing some spoilers, come to the talk anyway. We love seeing everyone.

If you would rather not be spoiled, no worries! The Zoom calls will be recorded and uploaded so you can rewatch or catch them after they are live. You can access the videos whenever you wish through the member portal!

What do I get for my money?

Your membership includes:
✔ Monthly live author book club (with replay access)
✔ Exclusive reading guide for every pick
✔ Monthly “Looking Beyond” new book highlights chat (via Zoom)
✔ Private Beyond the Bookenders community
✔ Expert curation from Jackie & Kirsten

An annual membership also includes
✔ Save $20 instantly
✔ One decision, full year of curated reading
✔ Stay consistent without monthly renewals- never miss a book

How does the book club relate to the reading challenge?

We choose a book that fulfills the 2026 reading challenge or a seasonal reading prompt. This way, you can play along without the pressure of reading too many books each month. Only have time for a book a month? We choose fantastic books that will give you a fun-filled year of books!