Books About Book Clubs
Kirsten and I love book clubs! We have made so many friends because of books. I wanted to give you a list of my favorite books about book clubs. These books will give you a different perspective on what it means to be in a book club.
If you have been around for a while, you will know that Kirsten and I love book clubs. The Read Carpet Report grew specifically from our love of celebrity book clubs. In January of 2026, I declared it the year of books about books. These fantastic books had to be on their own list.
Will you choose one for your next book club or will you just read one for the pure enjoyment of these fantastic books?
The Best Books About Book Clubs
Each colorful block below represents the best book in a subgenre. Click on the arrow to reveal my “best” pick in any category. You’ll also be able to use a page jump to see more books in that section.
The Best Fiction Book About Book Clubs
Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams- Jump to Section
Best Historical Fiction Book About Book Club
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer- Jump to Section
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The Best Fiction Books About Book Clubs
The Bromance Book Club
Author: Lyssa Kay Adams
Year: 2019
Genre: Romance
More info: Bromance Book Club #1
Spice Rating:💋💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Gavin, a professional baseball player in Nashville, recently discovered his wife has been faking her orgasms. Determined to do better in the bedroom, and avoid a divorce in the process, Gavin joins a secret club – a book club!
But this book club is unlike any other. It’s comprised of the biggest alpha males in Nashville and they only read romance books. Together, the members of the bromance book club help Gavin win back his wife.
Why Jackie loves it
This book was the perfect break I needed into a world of romance. The idea of a bunch of men getting together to read romance novels to try and improve their relationships is amazing.
Although now that I think of it, maybe this book is a fantasy. This book is a perfect light read that I finished in a day and as far as rom-com novels go, it is a definite must-read!
Find this book in: Sports Romance Novels / Books about Books / Rom-Com Books / Second Chance Romance / Books About Sports / Romance Books About Books / Books About Book Clubs
The Jane Austen Book Club
Author: Karen Joy Fowler
Year: 2005
Genre: Fiction
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Age Range: 14+
Plot
This book (and the movie it inspired) is just plain fun! Five women and one man get together for six months to discuss Jane Austen’s works. In the process, they find friendships, heartbreak, and love.
Why Kirsten loves it
If you are a fan of books about Jane Austen, you must read this! It truly is an ode to Austen and her works.
Find this book in: Novels About Jane Austen / Books About Book Clubs
Plot
This newest contemporary fiction book from Jamie Brenner is a departure from her previous books, which have all been set in coastal towns. This story takes place in a vineyard!
Three generations of women must come together to save the family home and livelihood by having the failing vineyard. This would not be an easy task on any day; they are also fighting against sexism and the belief that a woman’s role is elsewhere. Vivian, Leah, and Sadie must each confront their pasts and their own demons in order to come together.
Why Kirsten loves it
The intergenerational book club in this story was my favorite part! I loved the multiple layers of mother-daughter drama and the satisfying conclusion to all the women’s problems.
Find this book in: Fiction Books about Wine / Fiction Books About Books / Books About Book Clubs
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires
Author: Grady Hendrix
Year: 2020
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Horror Thriller
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
I do not usually like horror but I love thrillers, book clubs, and vampires so I decided to read this urban fantasy book. I absolutely loved every minute- even when I was completely scared out of my wits. This vampire book will have you on your toes.
This book really is Steel Magnolias meets Dracula. Patricia is a housewife with two kids who don’t appreciate her and a husband who travels a lot. She spends a lot of her time caring for her senile mother-in-law who lives with them. When her elderly neighbor attacks her one night, James comes to the rescue. James seems well-read and well-traveled but Patricia is convinced he is a monster in disguise.
Patricia knows what she sees but nobody else agrees with her. The psychological warfare in this adult fantasy book is next-level creepy – it definitely earns its spot on our Best Books of 2020 list! Be warned that this book is scary and creepy but is one of the best books for fall!
Trigger Warnings
Rape, Gore, Blood
Why Jackie loves it
This book is one of the scariest books I have ever read and yet, I loved every second. This book will mess with everything you think is true. There is graphic violence which was actually less scary than the anticipation of a jump scare the entire time I was reading this book.
Find this book in: Urban Fantasy Books/ Adult Fantasy Novels / Vampire Books / Best Books of 2020 / Books About Book Clubs
Lucy’s Little Village Book Club
Author: Emma Davies
Year: 2017
Genre: Fiction
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 15+
Plot
The story revolves around the six members of a local library book club. Strangers become friends, lovers, and family — and everyone gets a happy ending!
Why Kirsten loves it
This book is a great palate cleanser. I read it in one setting!
Find this book in: Books About Book Clubs
Historical Fiction Books About Books Club
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
Author: Mary Ann Shaffner and Annie Barrows
Year: 2008
Genre: Historical Fiction
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
This story about the island of Guernsey’s occupation during WWII features a book club that started to deceive the German soldiers. The members of the book club quickly become friends. Can you think of a better book for book clubs than one about a book club?
When a young novelist finds out about their society, she begins a correspondence and eventually visits them to learn more. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society must remain secret for their safety rather than by choice.
Trigger Warnings
War, Death
Why Jackie loves it
The story is told entirely in letters and was recently turned into a Netflix movie! I love this heartwarming novel. If you have not read this cozy book, I highly recommend it to anyone who loved The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner.
Find this book in: Secret Society Books / Books About WWII / Friendship Books / Books About Books / British Books / Epistolary Novels / Books with Food in the Title / Books About Book Clubs
The Secret Book Society
Author: Madeline Martin
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release Date: August 26, 2025
More info: Perfect for our list of Best Books for Book Clubs
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 14+
Plot
Eleanor Clarke, Rose Wharton, and Lavinia Cavendish all receive a mysterious invitation to join Lady Duxbury for tea. These women all share a love of words, but are all repressed in different ways. Each of these women is limited by men in their lives in pre-suffragette London.
What they find is a secret book club and a place where they can find friendship and freedom from society’s expectations in 1885. This friendship will shape them in more ways then they could have imagined
Trigger Warnings
Lack of rights for women, physical and emotional abuse.
Why Jackie loves it
This is one of my favorite historical fiction books of the year. The book had me completely invested from the first few pages, and the rest of the story did not disappoint. I grew to love these characters; I was rooting for all of them. The multiple POVs were fantastic, and I had no trouble differentiating the characters.
Find this book in: Best Historical Fiction Books of 2025 / Best Books for Book Clubs / Friendship Books / Books with Secret in the Title / Books About Book Clubs
The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club
Author: Martha Hall Kelly
Year: 2025
Genre: Historical Fiction
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
This is a dual-timeline narrative that takes place in 2016 and 1942. Mari Starwood has gone to Martha’s vineyard from Califonia after the death of her mother. She is looking for answers with only the name of a famous painter as a clue.
The Smith girls are trying to hold their family together during WWII. Cadence and her best friend Bess start a book club which grows in members and popularity, while Cadence’s sister, Briar, is off snooping and spying. When a man washes ashore, he says there is a spy among them and the girls don’t know who to trust.
Trigger Warnings
War
Why Kirsten loves it
I loved learning about the impact of WWII on Martha’s Vineyard. I had no idea about the D-day drills or what life was like for the women on the island with the men off at war. Each character’s storyline was intriguing, though the 2016 narrative didn’t add much to the story, it DID help resolve a few wartime secrets in the present day. #gifted by PRH Audio
Find this book in: Best Beach Reads 2025 / WWII Books / Books Like The Alice Network / Books Set at the Beach / Books About Book Clubs
The Book Club for Troublesome Women
Author: Marie Bostwick
Year: 2025
Genre: Historical Fiction
Age Range: 16+
Plot
It is 1960, and Margaret Ryan seems to have it all. But the house, husband, three kids, and prestigious neighborhood don’t feel like enough for her or her friends Viv and Bitsy. Margaret decides to start a book club as an excuse to meet their newest neighbor, Charlotte, and soon they discover that they want more from the life they have been told is the American dream.
Why Kirsten loves it
Women supporting other women is always a theme I love to see in literature. In a time when a woman couldn’t open her own checking account without her husband’s permission, that theme is crucial for each of these women. As they individually step into the limelight and out of the shadows, they collectively support and uplift each other when any stumbles.
I loved the peek into the past and comparing it to how far we’ve come as a country towards women’s rights (a trend I hope doesn’t backslide). The friendships, drama, and descriptions in this story kept me riveted. It’s one of my favorite books of the year for sure!
Why Jackie loves it
I could not wait to read this book, and it did not disappoint me. I loved the relationship between the women, and I love the fact that their relationship starts with a book club. It is uplifting to see positive and supportive female relationships. I have been loving historical fiction novels this year, and this one is a must-read. The audiobook version of this book was a delight to listen to #gifted
Find this book in: Books about Friendship / Books Set in the 1960s / Best Beach Reads 2025 / Best Historical Fiction Books of 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best books about book clubs?
There are so many fantastic books about book clubs. This may be my favorite genre of book yet. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society is an absolute must-read from this list.
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires is a crazy book club book that is unlike anything I have read before.
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Epilogue
What are your favorite books about book clubs? Did I include your favorite book on this list?
