Register for Exclusive Membership

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.

When you register for exclusive membership, it is the beginning of your reading journey, and we are so excited to have you join us!

What You Get When You Register 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.

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.

Who 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.

January 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:

• January 12th @12:oo p.m EST– Kirsten and I will be hosting Looking Beyond, which will cover January and February’s upcoming releases.
• January 27th @ 7:30 p.m. EST – Book Club with Emma Grey, author of Pictures of You

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