“It’s not that I don’t like people. It’s just that when I’m in the company of others—even my nearest and dearest—there always comes a moment when I’d rather be reading a book.”
— Maureen Corrigan

Currently Reading

All meetings begin at 08:00 pm Eastern time unless otherwise specified.
Upcoming book(s): Recursion (May 25), Red Rising (June 7)
Upcoming genres/themes: TBD
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Previous Reads

  • A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Favorites)
  • He Who Fights with Monsters by Shirtaloon (LitRPG)
  • This Inevitable Ruin (Dungeon Crawler Carl #7) by Matt Dinniman (LitRPG)
  • The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (Favorites)
  • Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (Favorites)
  • Eleanor oliphant is Completely Fine by Gale Honeyman (Second Chance)
  • Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (Second Chance)

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    About RBR

    Rather Be Reading is a virtual book club where members gather twice a month to discuss two different books, with a new genre or theme featured each month.
    On weekends where there isn’t a book discussion, we host social gatherings where members can get to know and spend time with one another. These sometimes take the form of game nights, and we welcome suggestions for other activities!
    Weekly on Sundays, one of our members hosts a creative writing circle.
    Quarterly, we organize open mic nights for those who want to share stories, poetry, music, or other creative work in a supportive space.
    Attendance is never mandatory. Members are welcome to participate as much or as little as they like—whether that’s reading both books, attending every event, or simply dropping in when the mood strikes.
    Read more about us here, or find out how to join us.