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Book Clubs

Book clubs are community reading groups where you can read books together, participate in discussions, and connect with fellow readers who share your interests.

What Are Book Clubs?​

Book clubs on BookWish provide:

  • Shared reading experiences with other members
  • Discussion spaces to talk about books
  • Book lists curated by club organizers
  • Member community of like-minded readers
  • Reading schedules for group pacing

Book clubs can be:

  • Public: Anyone can find and join
  • Private: Invite-only groups

Finding Book Clubs​

Browse Available Clubs​

  1. Tap the Read tab in the bottom navigation
  2. View the "Clubs" section (default view)
  3. Browse available book clubs
  4. Tap any club card to view details

Club Information​

Each club listing shows:

  • Club name and cover image
  • Description of the club's focus or theme
  • Member count - how many readers are in the club
  • Start date - when the club was created
  • Public/Private status

Joining a Book Club​

  1. Tap on a club to view its detail page
  2. Review the club's description and current books
  3. Tap the "Join Club" button
  4. You're now a member and can participate in discussions

Once joined:

  • The club appears in your "Read" tab
  • You receive notifications for club activity
  • You can post in club discussions
  • You see the club's book list

Club Structure​

Books Tab​

View all books the club is reading:

  • Current books the club is focused on
  • Past books previously read
  • Upcoming books planned for future reading
  • Tap any book to view full details

Discussion Tab​

The discussion feed shows:

  • Lines (posts) from club members about club books
  • Threaded conversations with replies
  • Chronological timeline of club activity

Post your own Lines to the club discussion:

  1. Use the Share tab pencil button
  2. Write a Line about a club book
  3. Select the club from the dropdown
  4. Post to share with the club

Members Tab​

See who's in the club:

  • All club members listed
  • Member roles:
    • Creator/Owner
    • Moderator (if assigned)
    • Member
  • Profile access - tap to view member profiles
  • Follow option - follow members you connect with

Participating in Clubs​

Posting Discussions​

To post in a club discussion:

  1. Tap the Share tab pencil button
  2. Select the book you want to discuss
  3. Write your Line
  4. Select your club from the "Post to Book Club" dropdown
  5. Tap "Post"

Your post appears in:

  • The club's Discussion tab
  • Your main Share feed
  • The book's page

Reading Along​

  • Check the Books tab to see what the club is reading
  • Add club books to your wishlist
  • Join discussions as you read
  • Share your progress and thoughts

Engaging with Members​

  • Reply to discussion posts
  • Like thoughtful comments
  • Follow members who share your taste
  • Connect over shared reading experiences

Leaving a Club​

If a club isn't right for you:

  1. Open the club's detail page
  2. Tap the "Leave Club" button
  3. Confirm you want to leave

When you leave:

  • You no longer see club discussions in your feed
  • You lose access to private club content
  • You can rejoin later if it's a public club

Club Notifications​

You'll receive notifications for:

  • New discussion posts in your clubs
  • Replies to your club posts
  • New books added to the club reading list
  • Club announcements (from moderators)

Manage notifications in Settings → Notifications → Book Clubs.

Public vs. Private Clubs​

Public Clubs​

  • Visible in the club browser
  • Anyone can join freely
  • Open discussions
  • Great for building large communities
  • Searchable by all users

Private Clubs​

  • Not listed in public club browser
  • Join only by invitation
  • More intimate discussions
  • Better for close friend groups
  • Not searchable

Finding the Right Clubs​

Club Types You Might Find​

Genre-focused: Mystery lovers, Fantasy readers, Literary fiction enthusiasts

Pace-based: Speed readers, Slow reading clubs, One book per month

Special interest: Banned books, Award winners, Debut authors

Local: Neighborhood clubs, City-based groups, Store-hosted clubs

Demographic: Teen readers, Parent book clubs, Professional groups

What to Look For​

Active discussions: Check if members are posting regularly

Size: Smaller clubs (10-30 members) often have better engagement than huge ones

Reading pace: Make sure the club's speed matches yours

Book selection: Review the Books tab to see if their taste aligns with yours

Description clarity: Well-organized clubs have clear purposes and expectations

Club Etiquette​

Be respectful: Everyone's opinions are valid, even if you disagree.

Stay on topic: Keep discussions focused on the books being read.

Avoid spoilers: Use warnings when discussing plot twists or endings.

Participate regularly: Clubs thrive when members engage actively.

Welcome newcomers: Help new members feel included.

Follow club rules: Respect any guidelines set by the club creator.

Multiple Club Membership​

You can join multiple clubs:

  • All clubs appear in your Read tab
  • Filter discussions by club
  • Manage all memberships from one place
  • No limit on how many clubs you join

When posting a Line, you can choose which club (if any) to post to each time.

Creating Your Own Club​

Want to start your own book club? See Creating Book Clubs for a complete guide.

Note: Creating clubs requires a Premium subscription.

Troubleshooting​

Can't Find a Club​

  • Try the Search function in the Read tab
  • Ask on the main Share feed if anyone knows of clubs
  • Consider creating your own

Club Inactive​

  • Politely ask in the discussion if others want to revive it
  • Suggest a new book to read together
  • If no response, join a more active club or start your own

Moderation Issues​

  • Report inappropriate content using the report button
  • Contact club moderators if available
  • Leave the club if it's not well-moderated
Getting the Most from Book Clubs

Join 2-3 clubs to start - enough for variety without overwhelming your feed. Actively participate in discussions, even if just to like posts and add brief reactions. The more you engage, the more rewarding the experience becomes.

Best Practices​

Start small: Join one club, get comfortable, then add more.

Set reading goals: Use clubs to stay accountable to finishing books.

Mix it up: Join clubs with different focuses to discover diverse books.

Be consistent: Regular participation builds stronger connections.

Lead discussions: Ask questions to spark conversation.

Share thoughtfully: Quality comments beat frequent shallow ones.

Support the community: Like posts, welcome new members, reply to discussions.