The Nickel Boys
Colson Whitehead
8.16
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Where Great Stories Find Their Readers
The Social Book Club, a curated literary community.
The Social Book Club is a curated, Goodreads active literary community. Every author we reach out to is handpicked. Every book we feature is chosen with intention, read in full, and championed by readers who care about the craft.
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Books Featured
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Curated with intention.
Read with passion.
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About The Club
A Club Built on
Intentional Reading.
A book is always better when you can share it with others. Our club is about women connecting through stories, through the texts and in our lives.
This is a low pressure book club, so join the meeting even if you have not finished or even started the book. Embracing spoilers is a must. Happy reading.
Currently In The Spotlight
Current Readings
Keeper of Lost Children
A Novel
by Sadeqa JohnsonInternational Bestseller
In this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The House of Eve, one American woman's vision in post WWII Germany will tie together three people in unexpected and soul-stirring ways.
Sadeqa Johnson returns with a sweeping story of conviction, motherhood, and the quiet courage it takes to rebuild a life out of the rubble of history. Our members are reading it slowly, together, the way it deserves to be read.
The discussion threads are open. Susan is hosting the closing session live with the community this season.
"A soul-stirring story that lingers long after the final page."
48,200
Pages Read by Community
612
Members Currently Reading
4.7
Goodreads Rating
On Our Shelf
Coming Up Next on Our Shelf.
The books our members have voted in for the coming season. Each one is open for early conversation in the Reading Room.
Skin and Bones: A Novel
Renee Watson
7.91
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Grown Women
Sarai Johnson
8.00
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This Motherless Land: A Novel
Nikki May
7.37
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The Archive
Our Reading Journey.
A quiet shelf of the books we have lived inside together, and the authors who sat down with us along the way.
Year of Yes
Shonda Rhimes
7.85
Previously Featured
The Fire Next Time
James Baldwin
8.90
Previously Featured
I Almost Forgot About You
Terry McMillan
6.76
Previously Featured
Pretty Girls
Karin Slaughter
7.43
Previously Featured
Now Reading
The Reading Room Is Open.
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For Authors
Why Authors Place Their Books
In Our Hands.
We do not reach out randomly. If you received our message, you were chosen.
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Goodreads Visibility
Your book lands on active shelves, rating feeds, and review streams across a community that reads what it adds.
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Deep Reader Discussion
Structured conversation threads where readers respond chapter by chapter, not in passing.
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Direct Author Engagement
Live Q&A sessions and intimate spotlights where readers meet the writer behind the work.
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Post Launch Momentum
We focus on the months after release, when most books quietly slip out of the conversation.
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Selective, Not Random
Every title is read and vetted by Susan before any feature, so authors share company with peers.
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Community Recommendations
Readers carry the book outward into their own circles, where genuine word of mouth still moves copies.
Events
A Living Calendar
of Literary Life.
Every month, we gather. Every gathering, a story comes alive.
Feb 22 · Monthly · Goodreads + Live
The Author Spotlight Series
Our flagship event. One author, one book, read in full by the entire community. Each spotlight closes with a wave of honest Goodreads reviews and a coordinated recommendation campaign that keeps the conversation alive long after the room empties.
Limited Seats
Reserve Your Place Before
the Conversation Begins.
Our events fill quickly. Once the room is full, it is full. Secure your spot now and be part of the discussion everyone will be talking about.
No spam. No pressure. Just great books and the people who love them.
Inside The Club
See What Happens When
Readers and Authors Meet.
Watch highlights from our last Author Spotlight Session.
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The People Behind The Club
Meet Our Team.
Amanda Cole
Founder
The vision and heart behind The Social Book Club. Amanda built this community from the ground up around one belief, that great books deserve great readers.
Susan Sandra
Curator
Susan leads author outreach and book selection, personally handpicking every title and every writer who enters the spotlight.
Ashley Taylor
Events Coordinator
Ashley designs and runs every event, making sure each author session and community gathering moves with precision and warmth.
Our Community
The Society Map,
A Reading Culture Across Continents.
From London to New York, Tokyo to Sydney, our members read, discuss, and champion books from every corner of the world.
New York
Toronto
Mexico City
Buenos Aires
London
Paris
Rome
Moscow
Delhi
Bangkok
Tokyo
Sydney
Europe
640 Members
North America
910 Members
Asia
560 Members
Oceania
280 Members
The Journal
An Editorial Publication
for Literary Culture.
Our members do not just read books, they think about them. The Journal is where those thoughts live.
Join Us
Three Ways to Enter the Society.
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As a Reader
Join our Goodreads community, take part in monthly reads, attend events, and step into a literary society that takes books seriously.
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As an Author
Submit your book for consideration. If selected, your work will be featured, discussed, reviewed, and championed by our entire community.
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As a Partner
Bring your brand, publishing house, or platform into alignment with one of the most engaged literary communities online.
Connect
Ready to Let Your
Book Be Heard?
Tell us a little about your book. If it feels like a good fit, Susan will reach out personally with the next steps.
- Emailinfo.susansocialbookclub@gmail.com
- Goodreads/group/the-social-book-club
- CommunityPrivate, invite based discussion