LITERATI BOOK CLUB REVIEW By Nursebookie

 

Hello lovely bookish friends! 

Today in the Nursebookie Blog, I am going to be talking and sharing about an amazing book club I absolutely LOVE, called Literati. You may have seen the Literati ads pop up everywhere on billboards and in social media, and may have wondered what this Literati is all about. There is no need to get FOMO because by the time you read about what Literati is all about, you will want to be a part of the book club too!

I am here to tell you all about Literati, and why I am so excited for you to try it. 

WHAT IS LITERATI ALL ABOUT?

I have had the Literati subscription for over six months now, and I have to say I am quite impressed with their program, the choices, the app and the Luminaries. 

Their book club is made not only for the book lovers, but for those looking to read more, or need the recommendations based on their favorite genres. 

When you Discover a book club that inspires you, and you can choose from 13 book clubs, which are lead by exceptional "Luminaries" who are your book club leaders - they are a mix of authors, activists, and adventurers who all share the love of stories. 

HOW DOES THE MONTHLY BOOK CLUB WORK?

Each month, the book clubs choose a new book to read. Which are then announced on the 15th of each month. Choose the book you want to read, and it will be delivered in a beautiful package for you. 

There is something about Literati - the choices on a monthly basis are truly incredible and great for people who would normally not pick up a book or just need that recommendation from someone they feel they have a connection with.

WHAT IS INSIDE THE BOX?

Now that you have finally chosen your book club, receiving your box in the mail is the most exciting part. I mean, who doesn’t love a great #bookmail and Literati makes it all so special.

When you receive your beautiful and sturdy Literati box, you will find…

-         Your special Literati edition of the book you have chosen with a sticker of the book club you have chosen.

-         You will receive a special note card from your Luminary introducing you to your book, and some special tidbits surrounding your chosen read.

-         Literati Book Guide

-         Bookmark – has a beautiful quote from the book and even a character list to refer to

-         Suggested Reading Pace

-         And some extra help on how to get started with the reading and using the APP

 

HOW DO YOU DISCUSS AS A BOOK CLUB?

To get in on the conversations with your book club, you have a Literati app that will connect you with your Luminary and members of the book club who are reading alongside with you. When I read a book, I love talking to people about what I had just read - most especially to people who have either read the book or are reading alongside me. 

There is a reading guide, but you can read at your own pace and get in on the discussion whenever or wherever you may be, or just lurk and read the comments of other readers. 

Literati is literally a literary social network that elevates your reading experience. You are free to share your thoughts before you start the book, during the reading divided into chapters, and what your final thoughts are about the book. You can ask questions, share your personal thoughts and opinions, all in a space among book lovers. 

Every month there are exclusive events like Ask the Author to even enhance the book reading experience. 

 

WHO ARE THE LUMINARIES?

I am highlighting some of my favorite Luminaries here, but please be sure to check out the unique perspective each of the thirteen Luminaries bring to the book club. 

Megan Rapinoe – an American professional soccer player and activist. She’s led Team USA to three victories on the world stage, all while advocating for LGBTQ+ and women’s rights. Megan’s book selections capture stories that ignite our collective momentum to move forward, and ask the hard questions, to shift the future for good. In her book club THE CALL IN, readers will expand their perspective beyond what is familiar. Rapinoe’s book picks are human stories, inspirational, and moves the reader to action and asks hard questions. I am currently in this book club and looking forward to reading MINOR FEELINGS by Cathy Park Hong.

 

Elin Hilderbrand – dubbed the “Queen of Beach Reads” thanks to her wildly successful collection of sun-soaked page-turners. Her book selections through her book club aptly names THE BEACH & BEYOND show diversity and takes the idea of a beach book to new heights. Her book selections will definitely become the ones you will be recommending to a friend time and time again.This book club will be reading THE PLOT by Jean Hanff Korelitz for their October pick.

 

I joined Literati originally for Malala’s Book Club called FEARLESS. Malala’s stories introduce books that are emotional and educational with characters who will capture your heart. Malala’s book selections are those filled with empathy, optimism, and joy. Reading Malala’s recommendations have exposed my reading palate to world views and new cultural lenses with strong women and courageous protagonists.

Susan Orleans Book Club is called Private Collection and having read a few books through this book club, I can certainly report to all of you how impressed I was with reading books I would not have otherwise been on my radar to pick up and read. The Private collection book club showcases an array of books from Orlean’s personal library where you read stories about identity, historical fiction, and creative nonfiction as well. Th stories have all been extraordinary, exquisite, and with unforgettable narratives that impressed an avid reader as myself. The last book I enjoyed with this book club was IN THE DREAM HOUSE by Carmen Maria Machado and it was exceptional.

I was so happy to have picked Stephen Curry’s book club called UNDERRATED where we read THE GILDED ONES by Namina Forna as a past book club pick. Just as Curry once was overlooked as an undersized high school basketball player, he ascended to the top of the NBA to become a three-time champion, his book club picks characters who defy the odds and change the game. Curry picks stories that are both real and imagined and highlight diverse protagonists and social justice issues to inspire the readers to break boundaries and reach new heights. I love that this book club amplifies underrepresented authors, women authors, people of color, and other underrated authors and voices. Pick this club for inspirational reads that highlight fierce women, diverse perspectives and the black experience.

 

So this is just highlighting some of the Luminaries – and there are thirteen of them to choose from and each one will give such a wonderful experience to add to your reading life.

I hope you take a look at the Literati book Club and enjoy the experience this special book club brings to your reading life and beyond.