Read Slowly. Think Deeply. Get More From Every Book.
Read closely, take better notes and explore meaningful books with a thoughtful community of readers.
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“Best of all are the weekly discussions.”
Hosted by Eddy Hood
The Read Well Podcast is built for readers who enjoy close reading, detailed note-taking, and applying literary insights to create change.
Weekly Tuesday discussions
What a Tuesday Book Club session looks like.
Join Eddy each Tuesday for a guided discussion of the current book. Every session is recorded, so you can take part live or catch up later.
The weekly meeting lives inside the private Read Well community, with the current reading schedule, meeting details and virtual session access all kept together in one place.
From a recorded session
A closer look at the discussion.
A moment from a Read Well Book Club discussion of The Odyssey.
Explore the ideas in each book and hear other readers’ perspectives, with Eddy guiding the conversation.
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A calmer alternative to feeds, clips, and shallow content.
Make time for books worth thinking about. A shared reading schedule and thoughtful discussion help you build a regular reading habit.
Bring your questions, exchange ideas and hear different perspectives that help you get more from what you read.
See What’s Coming Up in the Book Club
Join the club and read alongside the community. We work through thoughtful books slowly, giving each one enough time for discussion, reflection and ideas worth keeping.
Othello by Shakespeare
Sep 8–Oct 5
Manipulated by the deceitful Iago, the noble Othello falls into jealousy and suspicion, setting in motion a tragic chain of events.
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Oct 13–Nov 9
A young bride arrives at the estate of Manderley only to find herself haunted by the lingering presence and mystery of her husband's first wife, Rebecca.
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
Nov 17–Dec 14
Learn why time matters, and how to make the most of it. In this book, Burkeman argues that limited time leads to better decisions and a happier life.
Mastery by Robert Greene
Dec 22–Jan 25
Mastery explores what it takes to develop exceptional skill and creative power over the course of a lifetime.
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Feb 2–Mar 15
Through unforgettable characters and deeply philosophical reflections, Steinbeck examines what it means to choose one’s own path in life.
What readers value about the club.
Members share what the discussions, reading schedule and community mean to them.
The sense of community is truly special—warm, welcoming, and intellectually vibrant.
Cynthia Galyk
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The sense of community is truly special—warm, welcoming, and intellectually vibrant. Whether you’re a longtime reader or just getting back into books, this is the book club for you. The book selections are thoughtful and well-curated, sparking deep conversation and fresh perspectives. What sets this club apart is not just the books, but the people. It’s a space where ideas are shared freely and respectful dialogue is encouraged. Highly recommended for anyone looking to engage with great literature in a thoughtful, community-centered setting.
Discussing great books with intelligent people … helps me get more out of what I am reading – more enjoyment, more insight, more learning, more value.
Darragh Egan
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I’ve never belonged to a book club before, and honestly never had much interest in joining one. I always considered reading to be a solitary pursuit. But sometimes I would find something interesting or enlightening in a book and want to share that tidbit with friends or family, only to discover that they weren’t always as interested or intrigued as me. One day a friend told me about the Read Well Podcast Book Club and all the interesting books they were reading. More importantly, he told me about the discussions they would have to share ideas and gain better insight into what they were reading. I decided to give it a try, and I couldn’t be happier that I decided to take the plunge. Discussing great books with intelligent people (readers with varied perspectives, knowledge, education, expertise and life experience) helps me get more out of what I am reading – more enjoyment, more insight, more learning, more value.
I like the pace of the reading schedule. The books chosen for this reading year are excellent. Best of all are the weekly discussions.
Marilyn Jordan
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I have been in many book clubs, including online, and the way this one is set up suits me to a T. I like the pace of the reading schedule. The books chosen for this reading year are excellent. Best of all are the weekly discussions. Our host provides a list of notes for that week’s reading and we go over them, and comment on them. The notes are genius and they keep things moving along nicely providing a total deep dive into the book. The chats within the community are also lovely.
Make thoughtful reading part of your week.
One membership gives you the discussions, recordings, notes and community to get more from every book.
Try the club free for 30 days. After your trial, membership continues at $12/month unless you cancel.
30-day free trial
What’s included
- Weekly Tuesday discussions with Eddy and fellow readers
- Recordings of every session
- Access to the private reading community
- Discussion notes and reading material for each book
- Join at any point in the reading schedule
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A place to share what you’re reading.
Bring your questions, exchange ideas and discover how other readers see the same book.
Your discussions, recordings and notes, together.
Find the latest recording and its notes in one place, then add your thoughts to the conversation.
- Watch past Book Club sessions
- Find the notes for each discussion
- Keep the conversation going between meetings
Weekly conversation
Explore the current book with Eddy and hear perspectives you might have missed on your own.
Follow at your own pace
Watch the recordings when it suits you. You can take part without attending live.
Read more deliberately
Use the weekly discussion notes to look closely at the text and develop your own ideas.
A community centred on books
Share reading habits, ask questions and get to know fellow readers between sessions.
Getting started is simple.
Join at any point in the reading schedule.
Start your 30-day free trial
Create your account and add your card details. You pay $0 today.
Find your starting point
Check the current reading schedule or explore a previous book and its recordings.
Join the conversation
Bring a question to Tuesday’s session or share your thoughts in the community.
See what we’re reading. Find where you belong.
Each book has its own space, with a reading schedule and member discussion to help you follow along.
Try the Read Well Book Club for 30 days free.
Explore the discussions, recordings and notes, and see whether the club fits your reading life.
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Meet your host, Eddy Hood.
Eddy Hood created The Read Well Podcast for readers who want to slow down, take better notes and spend more time thinking about the books they read.
The Book Club brings that same approach into a live community, giving readers a place to explore books together rather than simply moving on to the next title.
Frequently asked questions
You can start today! There’s no need to wait for a particular book or try to time your membership around our reading schedule. The moment you join, you’ll get access to the entire library of past book club recordings, discussion notes, and the community.
Your free month begins on the day you sign up, so there’s no advantage to waiting. In fact, the sooner you join, the more time you’ll have to explore everything that’s already available.
The best time to start is now.
Live attendance is welcome but never required. Most members follow along on their own time. Every session is recorded and posted inside the community, so you can watch whenever it suits you. The conversation also runs all week, so you are always part of it.
We meet every Tuesday on Zoom at 8:30pm Eastern Time, which is 6:30pm Mountain Time. Sessions run one to one and a half hours. Every one is recorded if you would rather catch up later.
Most books take us about 4–6 weeks to complete, with a new recorded discussion released each Tuesday.
The pace is intentional. The goal isn’t to rush through as many books as possible. It’s to spend enough time with a book to understand it, wrestle with its ideas, and remember what you’ve read.
Many of us have spent years racing from one book to the next. Book club is an opportunity to slow down, think deeply, and have meaningful conversations about books that matter.
We have 151 members from across the US. Around 35 join the live session each Tuesday, and the rest follow along through the recordings at their own pace. The live group stays small enough for real conversation.
Yes. It is a private space built around books, reading tips, and what is happening in the club. Think of it as a quieter version of a social feed, focused entirely on reading, with no ads and no noise.
Yes. There is no test and no falling behind. Read ahead, read along, or catch up on a recording. The community is here whenever you are ready.
No. My goal is to keep membership as affordable as possible.
At just $12 per month, your membership fee helps cover the costs of running the book club, hosting our meetings, creating discussion materials, and managing our private reading community. It does not include the cost of the books we read.
This also gives you the freedom to choose the format that works best for you. While I recommend a specific edition for each book, many members prefer a different translation, listen to the audiobook, borrow the book from the library, or purchase a different edition altogether.
As long as you’re reading the same book, you’re welcome to participate however you prefer.
Absolutely! Many members do. The main advantage of reading the edition I recommend is that the discussion notes I provide each week will match the page numbers and formatting of that edition. That makes it a little easier to follow along during our conversations. That said, plenty of members listen to audiobooks, choose a different translation, or simply prefer a particular cover or edition. Any version is welcome.
That will happen from time to time, and that’s okay.
Part of being in a book club is discovering books and ideas you might not have chosen on your own. Some will become favorites. Others won’t.
If a particular book doesn’t interest you, there’s no need to cancel your membership. Many members use that time to participate in reading challenges, improve their reading habits, connect with friends in the community, or join discussions even if they haven’t finished the book.
The goal is bigger than any single title. It’s building a lifelong reading life.
Your first 30 days are free. After that, premium membership is $12/month. A card is required to begin the free trial.
Yes. You can cancel anytime if the community is not the right fit for you.
We look for books that inspire deeper reading. Past fiction selections have included The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Odyssey, and Anna Karenina. Past nonfiction selections have included The Intellectual Life, Behave, and Wisdom Takes Work.
Yes. The community is hosted by Eddy Hood from The Read Well Podcast.
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