Book clubs have always been a great way to meet people who have the same interest as you. With the rise in popularity of BookTok, I feel like book clubs have also gained even more popularity. There are so many different types of book clubs as well and so many great reasons to join a book club.
You’ve got in-person clubs, celebrity book clubs, and online groups via different platforms like Discord, Patreon, and more. In today’s post I’ll be sharing reasons why you should join a book club in your 30s. Then I’ll give you tips on how to find the best one for you.
7 Reasons To Join A Book Club In Your 30s
Book clubs can add a richness to your life in a way that nothing else can. You may be wondering what a book club could possibly offer you besides a night out chatting about books. Let me assure you, there is much more to it. Here are seven simple reasons to join a book club.
1. Make New Friends
Let’s be honest, it’s hard to make friends as an adult. That’s why I love things like book clubs because it gives you a shared interest and a way to meet new people. This is why making new friends is one of my top reasons to join a book club.
The people in your book club may start out as strangers, but they have potential to become the greatest of friends. You’ve already got one point of conversation covered – books, now see what else you have in common.
2. Learn New Perspectives
Something that I love the most about reading a book with multiple people is that everyone can have a different perspective of the same story. You may walk away from a book club meeting with a new meaning of the book you just read that you wouldn’t have caught without reading it with others. It’s a great learning experience, and makes for great conversations too.
3. Get Out Of Your Reading Comfort Zone
Another benefit and great reason to join a book club is that you’ll have the chance to get out of your reading comfort zone. Most book clubs operate by having a monthly book that everyone votes on.
You may not be familiar with every month’s pick, but that’s okay. I’ve found some great books through book club picks and member recommendations that I wouldn’t have read otherwise.
4. Gain A New Hobby
Maybe you’re not an avid reader, but you wanted to join a book club to read more and meet new people. You may find a new love for reading and develop a new hobby through this reason to join a book club.
Then there are other bookish hobbies that you could try, like book journaling, book bedazzling and/or embroidery, and book binding. The book club could introduce you to your new favorite pastime.
5. Have Fun New Experiences
The beauty of getting to know the people in a book club is that it opens you up for making more memories with them outside of regular book club meetings. Grab your new friends and head to the local book shop, watch the newest film adaptation, or don’t even do anything related to books. The sky’s the limit.
6. Fill Your Cup
Life gets busy and if you aren’t careful you can miss pivotal wind down time as you constantly go go go. Doing things like attending a book club in your 30s helps ensure that you schedule some time for the things you enjoy.
I know for me, anytime I talk to my bookish friends about what I’m reading I feel so light and happy. You deserve to feel that way too. Why not take advantage of one of these simple reasons to join a book club?
7. Give Yourself Reading Accountability
Picture this: You just got the new book that everyone is going crazy for online. You are excited to read it, but day in and day out it sits on your bookshelf untouched, until eventually you forget about it. Sound familiar? I know it’s happened to me a few times.
Time slips away from us all, but a great reason to join a book club is that we have people that can check in on our progress. If you haven’t read your book in a while they’ll lovingly call you out on it, because they are excited to talk about it with you.
How To Find The Book Club For You
Like I mentioned in the beginning of this post, there are a ton of different book clubs that you can join. The first question you have to ask yourself is do you want to meet in person, or online. That narrows down some of your options.
In Person Book Clubs
You can find an in person book club to attend through a variety of different groups. From your work to your friends, your neighbors to your church, you have options. If, for some reason, you can’t find an in person book club in your community, maybe you could start one.
A great place to find local book clubs is to ask your local library or Facebook groups in your area. This will help you also find others who have similar reasons to join a book club. I’m currently looking for a local book club and those options have helped me find some options.
Online Book Clubs
There are several different platforms where a book club can be run online. You’ve got social apps like Instagram and TikTok, more private community apps like Patreon and Discord, and apps made specifically for books and book clubs like Fable and Goodreads. I personally enjoy Discord book clubs because you can really get to know other members and it’s pretty simple to use.
I love this one that I’ve been in for about two years now called the Bookish Swiftie Club. We all have two things in common: we love books and Taylor Swift. And what better reasons to join a book club than those!?
There is so much to chat about in that server, including our monthly challenges, monthly book picks, and of course the latest Taylor Swift news, in addition to other bookish topics.
Final Thoughts On Joining A Book Club
Now that you know the reasons to join a book club, and the differences between the various options, what are you waiting for? Even if you might not need all of these reasons for joining, the benefits of joining a book club in your 30s are indisputable.
From socializing to personal growth or pushing your limits, being part of a book club could make a surprisingly positive change in your life. So, find your reasons to join a book club and start chatting about all things books.
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