Our 24/7 Bookish Community Hub.
Over 950 Chicago and suburb book lovers chatting daily, voting on our monthly book club picks, planning meetups, and sharing book recommendations.
950+ Members
Chicago & all suburbs
3 Book Clubs
Hosted by Widow
Welcoming Space
Zero book snobbery
Where Our Community Connects
Our Discord is where we coordinate our book clubs, announce upcoming events, and chat daily about what we are reading.
Book Club Voting & Updates
We coordinate all three of our monthly book clubs (Logan Square, Arlington Heights, and Bolingbrook, hosted by Widow) right inside Discord. Join to help vote on our next book picks (currently TBD) and see meetup details!
Chicagoland Event Drops
Get the first word when we announce upcoming bookish meetups, dinners, book exchanges, bookstore crawls, craft nights, and parties across Chicago and the suburbs.
Daily Book Chat & Friends
Introduce yourself, share your current read, swap recommendations across every genre, and get to know local Chicago and suburb readers before coming out to an in-person meetup.
A Welcoming Space for Every Reader
Reading should be fun, low-pressure, and shared with good people. Whether you read two books a year or a hundred, you are welcome here.
No Gatekeeping
Romantasy, thrillers, audiobooks, manga, paperbacks, and fiction are all celebrated equally here. Read what makes you happy.
All Paces Welcome
Reading slumps happen to everyone. There are no reading quotas, no pressure, and no judgment if you don't finish a book.
Inclusive & Kind
A friendly, inclusive space for all readers. Kindness is required, and we have zero tolerance for hate or harassment.
City & Suburbs
We bring readers together across both Chicago and the suburbs so you can find bookish friends near you.
Follow along on socials
Keep up with our latest event recaps, meetup announcements, book recs, and reading vlogs from Widow.
Join Our Email List
Sign up to get notified when we announce new Chicago and suburb events, monthly book club picks, and community updates.