10 Ways to Make Your Book Club Unforgettable in 2025
Book clubs are already great—good books, good people, and (hopefully) good snacks. But let’s be real: some meetings feel like a chore, and not every discussion sparks that can’t-stop-talking-about-it energy.
So how do you level up your book club and make every meeting feel like an event? Try these 10 creative ways to make your book club unforgettable.
1. Pick the Right Book (With a Twist)
Instead of a free-for-all, create a theme: Books with unreliable narrators, Debuts only, Books with one-word titles. It adds an extra layer of fun to the selection process.
2. Make Your Pitch Unbeatable
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3. Plan a Themed Night
Set the mood with food, drinks, and decor inspired by the book. Reading a mystery novel? Serve cocktails with secret ingredients. Fantasy? Light candles and drink from goblets.
4. Give Out “Book Club Awards”
Make things interactive by handing out awards like:
🏆 Best Hot Take
🎭 Most Likely to Be a Main Character
🤯 Wildest Plot Prediction That Was Actually Right
5. Do a Blind Book Swap
Once a season, have everyone bring a book they loved (but that the group hasn’t read). Wrap them up, write a vague description on the cover, and swap them Secret Santa-style.
6. Host a Listen-Along
Not all books come with an audiobook, but who says you can’t create one? Use Jellypod to generate a custom listen-along episode—whether it’s a scene setter, a missing chapter, or an alternate ending. Play it before diving into the discussion to get everyone in the right headspace.
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7. Create a Book Club Soundtrack
Every book has a vibe. Have each member contribute a song to a shared playlist that captures the mood, themes, or characters.
8. Read Fan Theories Before the Meeting
Before the discussion, everyone finds one wild fan theory about the book (Reddit is your best friend here). Kick off the meeting by debating which theory could actually be true.
9. Assign “Character Roles” for Discussion
Instead of a free-flowing conversation, have each person take on a different perspective:
- The Author’s Advocate (argues why every choice was brilliant)
- The Editor (says what should’ve been cut or changed)
- The Wild Speculator (comes up with alternate endings)
10. Go Beyond the Book
After you finish, keep the story going! Watch the movie adaptation, read the author’s other works, or (if possible) attend a live event with the author to hear their insights firsthand.
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