Book Clubs

The book club app that keeps everyone reading

Most book clubs fail because half the members don't finish the book. Real-time progress visibility keeps everyone accountable—without the nagging.

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The problem

You pick a book, set a date, and create a group chat. Two weeks later, three people have read it, two forgot, and one bought the wrong edition.

The discussion fizzles. Next month, half the group ghosts. By month three, the club is dead.

The fix

When everyone can see each other's progress in real time, something shifts. Nobody wants to be the one at 12% when the group is at 60%.

Add structured discussions, a shared calendar, and democratic book picks—and your club runs itself.

Everything your book club needs in one place

No more juggling group chats, spreadsheets, and poll apps. One link, one place.

Reading Rooms with Presence
See who is online and reading right now. Real-time presence keeps everyone connected, even when you are reading miles apart.
Shared Collections
Build a shared library for your club. Every member can browse past picks, current reads, and the full backlog.
Discussion Threads
Chapter-by-chapter discussions that stay organized. No more scrolling through endless group chat messages.
Book Voting
Let members nominate and vote on the next read. Democratic picks mean everyone stays engaged.
Reading Calendar
Set reading schedules with chapter deadlines. Everyone knows what to read and when to discuss.
Progress Tracking
See where every member is in the current book at a glance. Gentle accountability without the guilt.
Spoiler-safe Discussions
Discussions are scoped to chapters. Members who are behind only see threads for what they have read.
Invite Links
Share a single link and new members join instantly. No app downloads, no sign-up friction.

Built for every kind of book club

Neighborhood Clubs

Coordinate in-person meetups with a shared calendar. Track who is bringing snacks and who finished the book.

Online Clubs

Run a book club across time zones. Async discussions and real-time presence make distance irrelevant.

Work Book Clubs

Professional development through shared reading. Perfect for leadership teams and learning orgs.

School Reading Circles

Teachers create guided reading groups with built-in progress tracking and discussion prompts.

Up and running in three steps

1

Create a room

Name your club, pick your first book, and set a reading schedule. Takes 30 seconds.

2

Invite members

Share a single invite link. Members join instantly in their browser—no app download required.

3

Read together

Track progress, discuss chapters, and vote on the next pick. The club runs itself.

Free vs Pro

Most clubs never need to upgrade. But when you do, Pro is here.

FeatureFreePro
Members per clubUp to 10Unlimited
Shared collections3Unlimited
Reading rooms with presence
Discussion threads
Book voting
Reading calendar
Progress tracking
Multiple clubs
Custom branding
Analytics & reports

Frequently asked questions

Is bookshelves.me free for book clubs?

Yes. Clubs with up to 10 members are free forever. You get shared collections, discussion threads, book voting, and progress tracking at no cost.

Do my members need to create accounts?

Members sign up with just an email. There is no app to download and the entire experience works in a web browser on any device.

Can I run more than one book club?

Free accounts include one club. Upgrade to Pro to create unlimited clubs, each with their own collections, calendars, and member lists.

How does book voting work?

Any member can nominate a book. The club votes, and the winner becomes the next read. You can set voting deadlines and allow multiple nominations per member.

Can I use this for a virtual or online book club?

Absolutely. Most of our clubs are fully online. Async discussion threads and real-time presence make it easy to run a club across any time zone.

How do spoiler-safe discussions work?

When you set a reading schedule, discussions are organized by chapter. Members only see threads for chapters they have marked as read, so nobody gets spoiled.

Your next book club meeting starts here

Free for clubs up to 10 members. No credit card required. Create your room and share the invite link in under a minute.

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