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Book Clubs

Book Society Book Clubs

Book clubs are at the heart of who we are at Book Society—a meaningful way to gather, connect, and build community through a shared love of reading. Each club invites fellow book lovers to unite around a common theme, sparking conversation, connection, and discovery.

Our Clubs

Our book clubs feature facilitated conversation, thoughtfully paired wine, and a gourmet snack to match the mood. Most gatherings are hosted in-store, but a couple of our more adventurous clubs take the experience beyond our walls, exploring books out in the world. Scroll down to see the schedule of upcoming meetings and register today!

The WTF Did I Just Read?! Book Club

Bold, bizarre reads that spark lively discussion.

The Leading Ladies Book Club

Smart reads by and about powerful women.

The Secret Romantasy Fan Book Club

Fantastical love stories for some spicy conversations.

The cookbook Lovers Club

Taste and talk your way through cookbooks—with the author!

The Wandering Book Club

Taking it out into the wild with a morning walk and talk—followed by mimosas!

The Die Laughing Book Club

Laugh-out-loud mysteries that keep you guessing—and giggling—until the end.

Tough & Tannic Book Club

Hard-boiled thrillers and noirs where detectives and double-crossers play for keeps. For the guys.

The Traveling Book Club

Explore the world through books—and real trips!

Next Members-Only trip in Feb 2027! Learn more.

Off The Mat: A Yoga Book Club

Where our yoga practice continues off the mat and onto the page.

Upcoming Book Club Meetings

  • The Tough & Tannic Book Club: From the Dust
    The Tough & Tannic Book Club: From the Dust
    Tue, Aug 25
    Aug 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Book Society, 2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
    Join the latest meeting of Book Society’s new Tough & Tannic Book Club—where the detectives are hard-boiled, the plots twist sharp, and the wine flows freely. This month, we’re diving into former police detective David Swinson’s gritty rural noir story, From the Dust.
  • Off the Mat: A Yoga Book Club
    Off the Mat: A Yoga Book Club
    Sun, Aug 30
    Aug 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Book Society, 2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
    Join us for the debut of Book Society's Yoga Book Club — a quiet morning to take our practice off the mat and onto the page. Open to teachers, students, and the yoga-curious, we'll read, reflect, and connect through meditation, journaling, and mimosas. No previous knowledge or experience necessary!
  • [SOLD OUT] The WTF Did I Just Read Book Club: Open Throat
    [SOLD OUT] The WTF Did I Just Read Book Club: Open Throat
    Tue, Sep 15
    Sep 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Book Society, 2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
    Join us for this month's meeting of the "WTF Did I Just Read?!" Book Club, where we have a great time tackling books that are, shall we say, a little "out there." For our latest selection, we will dive into Open Throat by Henry Hoke.
  • The ACOTAR Countdown Book Club: Book 5
    The ACOTAR Countdown Book Club: Book 5
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 16
    Sep 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Book Society, 2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
    They’re finally coming! In anticipation of the upcoming new releases of A Court of Thorns and Roses, we’re gathering each month to revisit the iconic romantasy saga by Sarah J. Maas—leading up to what is sure to be one of the most anticipated book releases of the year.
  • [SOLD OUT] The Leading Ladies Book Club: Still Life at Eighty
    [SOLD OUT] The Leading Ladies Book Club: Still Life at Eighty
    Tue, Oct 06
    Oct 06, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Book Society, 2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
    Join the Leading Ladies Book Club for Still Life at Eighty: The Next Interesting Thing by Abigail Thomas—a witty, wise, and irreverent collection of essays on aging, memory, and the writing life from the New York Times bestselling author of A Three Dog Life.
  • Die Laughing Book Club: We Chase Shadows
    Die Laughing Book Club: We Chase Shadows
    Tue, Oct 20
    Oct 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Book Society, 2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
    Join Book Society’s Die Laughing Book Club for a classic-meets-modern murder mystery! This month we're reading We Chase Shadows, book #2 in Richard Osman's We Solve Murders series, out September 15.
  • The Romantasy Fan Book Club: The Knight and the Moth
    The Romantasy Fan Book Club: The Knight and the Moth
    Tue, Nov 10
    Nov 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Book Society, 2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
    The Romantasy Fan Book Club will gather this month to discuss The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig — a gothic, atmospheric fantasy romance about a girl who dreams the future, the heretic knight who doesn't believe a word of it, and the sisters who begin disappearing one by one.
  • The ACOTAR Book Club: A Court of Splintered Harmony
    The ACOTAR Book Club: A Court of Splintered Harmony
    Thu, Nov 19
    Nov 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Book Society, 2945 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
    The countdown is over. After five months of working our way back through Prythian, we're gathering to discuss the newest book in Sarah J. Maas's saga — and this time, none of us know what's coming.
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Traveling Book Club "Books & Bees" Point Reyes Retreat

February 19-21, 2027

An Exclusive Book Society Members-Only Event

Slow down, look closer, and read wild this winter. Join fellow Book Society members for an intimate two-night escape to Point Reyes National Seashore. Between a coastal elephant seal hike, a meadery tour tasting, and cozy book club talks by the fire, this members-only weekend is built for curiosity, connection, and the simple pleasure of a good book in good company.

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