Find Book Clubs
Reading + friends + brain exercise.
Local options
- Library — most have multiple clubs.
- Senior centers.
- Bookstore-hosted (Barnes & Noble).
- Church/temple book clubs.
- Neighborhood / friend group.
- Meetup.com — search book clubs.
- Free or low-cost.
Online clubs
- Reese Witherspoon's Book Club — large following.
- Oprah's Book Club.
- Goodreads groups — thousands.
- NYT Book Review podcast/club.
- Kindle reading groups.
- OurShelves — Facebook book groups.
- FREE.
Senior-themed clubs
- Many libraries have 50+ specific clubs.
- Slower pace — meets monthly.
- Mix of fiction + nonfiction.
- Mostly women but men welcome.
- Some daytime + senior-friendly hours.
- Quiet, thoughtful discussion.
Start your own
- Invite 4-8 friends.
- Meet monthly.
- Rotate hosts.
- Pick book together.
- 2-hour meeting typical.
- Wine + snacks optional.
- Books often $15-20 (or library copies free).
Discussion guides FREE
- Most major books have publisher discussion guides.
- LitLovers.com.
- Book clubs in libraries provide.
- Pick 5-10 deep questions per meeting.
- Don't need professor — just read + share.
Brain + social benefits
Book clubs = reading exercise + social connection + cognitive challenge. Studies link to brain health. Plus deep friendships form. Many seniors' favorite social activity. Discussion expands thinking. Try one.