“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 books: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (January 11), This Inevitable Ruin (February 23)
Upcoming genres/themes: LitRPG, Science Fiction, Memoir, High Fantasy
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Previous Reads

  • Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree (Cozy Literature)
  • Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (Space Opera)
  • Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Space Opera)
  • Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo (Fantasy)
  • Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune (Fantasy)
  • When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson (Favorites)

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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. Book discussions alternate weekends, with the first book meeting held on a Saturday and the second on a Sunday.
    In addition to book discussions, we hold two social events each month, intended for casual chatter and getting to know one another beyond the books. These socials also alternate weekends and days, with the first on a Saturday and the second on a Sunday.
    Every month, we also host a game night where members can play and unwind together. 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.

    How to Join

    All club related chats and announcements occur on WhatsApp. Click here to receive announcements of upcoming meetings and polls.
    Once you’ve attended a meeting of your choice and if you decide you’d like to stick around, create an account on this site. This will allow you to vote on polls and give you access to our chat and writing groups.