Book Club 〰️
Verse book clubs
Structured reading. Designed for your brain.
Book clubs aren’t just great at helping you read more, they’re also good for your brain.
At Verse, we run seasonal, small-group clubs built around books that reward deeper focus. Every club gives you a structure to follow, a reason to stay engaged, and a community to share ideas with. All without pressure or performance.
In a world where attention is fractured and community can feel out of reach, book clubs are the kind of routine that builds strength where it counts: internally.
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What makes a Verse book club different
Carefully curated
Each book is selected to suit the club’s theme and audience.
Practice-based formats
Many clubs include elements to bring ideas off the page and into your life, from guided meditations to reader reflections.
Delivered with intention
Some clubs include postal relays, others involve in-person meet ups. All offer structure and support, without overcomplicating your week.
What our readers say
“I didn’t expect to love books that felt so far from my usual shelf. But the experience of discovering them this way made me fall in love with the process too.”
“This reminded me why I read.”
“It was like a PT for my mind - keeping me accountable and on track, without the pressure”
Current clubs
Six Weeks to an Open Heart
A 6-week meditation-based book club, focused on kindness, compassion, equanimity & joy
A book club focusing on Boundless Heart by Christina Feldman, hosted with Natalia Bojanic | 3rd September - 12th October 2025
Explore the benefits of the Brahma Viharas, the four mental states linked to stronger emotional wellbeing, resilience and interpersonal relationships.
Each weekly reset includes:
Reading 1 short chapter
A guided meditation
A weekly summary and prompts
2 in-person sessions (London: 3rd Sept and 12th Oct)
You will receive your copy of Boundless Heart by Christina Feldman at our in-person kick off on 3rd September.
This isn’t just your normal bookclub, it’s a practice space.
A chance to bring the insights of Boundless Heart off the page and into your life. Together, we’ll read, reflect, and gently integrate these teachings into how we live.
No prior reading or meditation experience required.
The Booker Longlist Club
A reading relay of the 2025 Booker longlist | September - December 2025
Taking you from summer into Autumn, built around this year’s Booker longlist.
Receive your copy by post
Add your reflections
Pass it on to the next reader
Group wrap up and reflection
Research shows reading fiction improves empathy and memory. Reading together heightens both.
Explore our past clubs
Why book clubs work
The science is clear:
Reading physical books improves comprehension and memory retention
Regular reading reduces stress by up to 68%, even at just 6 minutes a day
Social reading groups improve mental wellbeing and decrease loneliness
Combining reflection, social connection, and learning builds long-term resilience
Book clubs offer consistency without obligation.
They’re structured enough to support your goals, flexible enough to fit your life.
Read more about the cognitive benefits of book clubs in our article on inForm.
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FAQs
Do I need to finish the book each week?
No. There’s no pressure to finish every page. The goal is consistency, not perfection. Life is too short to struggle through something you don’t enjoy. Reader’s rights to not finish apply. This is about discovery, trying something new.
Can I join from outside the UK?
Yes, for digital and email based clubs. Postal relays and in-person sessions are currently UK only.
What if I fall behind?
Each club is structured slightly differently, but delivered with flexibility in mind. There are options to catch up, at your own pace. For postal relays, you do have to keep them moving on time - this is your commitment to the rest of the club.
What does a postal relay mean?
For more details about The Booker Longlist club, here are the FAQs.
What if I still have questions?
Drop us an email at bookclub@weareverse.co.uk. We love to hear from you!
💌 Verse book clubs are designed to help you think better, feel calmer, and stay mentally active, one book at a time.