9 Unique Book Clubs to Join in Boston 

If one of your 2024 resolutions was to read more, you’re in for a treat. We’ve found the most unique and interesting book clubs around the city specializing in every genre you can imagine. Reading is just the start of the book club experience. At these experiences, you can meet new people with similar interests, explore new fictional worlds, and work through your own to-be-read list in quiet community. Happy reading!&nbsp; by Celina Colby FOR THE INDEPENDENT READER <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/silent-book-club-write-night-boston-443368" target="_blank">Trident Silent Book Club</a> When: The first and third Monday of each month Where: Back Bay Info: Spend 30 minutes at the beginning of each session ordering food and drinks and mingling with other book lovers. Then spend an hour reading your own book and meet back up for more socializing at the end. It’s the perfect low-impact book club that encourages you to read whatever’s on your list.&nbsp; INCLUSIVE BOOK CLUBS <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/quiet-reading-party-for-adhd-neurodiverse-adults-boston-443386" target="_blank">Quiet Reading Party for ADHD &amp; Neurodiverse Adults</a> When: Twice a month on Saturdays Where: Back Bay&nbsp; Info: This Quiet Reading Party is specifically designed for ADHD and Neurodiverse adults who want to read more but have trouble staying focused. Set reading goals, win prizes, and enjoy fidget toys, snacks, and other tools to stay focused.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/queer-book-club-at-brookline-booksmith-brookline-443371" target="_blank">Queer Book Club at Brookline Booksmith</a> When: The first Monday of every month Where: Coolidge Corner Info: This monthly book club reads and discusses books by queer authors and relating to the queer community. The books span a broad spectrum of genres, writing styles, and authorship, so you get a diverse and inclusive reading list.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/all-she-wrote-books-breakfast-club-somerville-443389" target="_blank">All She Wrote Books Breakfast Club</a> When: First Sunday of every month Where: Somerville Info: You don’t have to be a night owl to enjoy a good book club. Head to the inclusive, feminist bookstore All She Wrote Books for coffee, pastries, and a lively book discussion on the first Sunday morning of every month.&nbsp; FOR THE BOSTON FAN <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-baked-books-book-club-boston-443378" target="_blank">Boston Baked Books</a> When: Monthly Where: Fenway Info: Can’t get enough of Beantown? This book club hosted at the Fenway Community Center reads books with a connection to Boston. They’re set in The Hub, written by local authors, or otherwise have some relation to our great city. GENRE SPECIFIC READS <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/science-fiction-book-club-for-the-curious-boston-443373" target="_blank">Science Fiction Book Club for the Curious</a> When: The third Tuesday of every month Where: West End Info: SciFi lovers unite! Retreat from the concerns of our world by reading about others at this Science Fiction Book Club hosted by the Museum of Science.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/the-happily-ever-after-book-club-boston-443387" target="_blank">Happily-Ever-After Book Club</a> When: Second Sunday of every month Where: Back Bay Info: This one’s for the true romantics. On the second Sunday of every month, a group of romance lovers meet to sip tea and discuss their latest rom-com read.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/ya-for-adult-readers-book-club-cambridge-443383" target="_blank">YA (For Adult Readers) Book Club</a> When: Monthly on Mondays Where: Porter Square Info: Young Adult Fiction isn’t just enjoyed by young adults. For adult readers who want to escape into a YA world, join this book club at Porter Square Books led by one of their expert booksellers.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/artsemerson-play-reading-book-club-moby-dick-boston-443379" target="_blank">Play Reading Book Club with ArtsEmerson</a> When: During show runs Where: East Boston, Chinatown &amp; Roxbury Libraries Info: Theater lovers can now have the best of both worlds, a play-reading book club where you read the play aloud at each meeting. ArtsEmerson runs these Play Reading Book Clubs in conjunction with many of their shows.&nbsp; -- Photo by Celina Colby at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtolstoy/" target="_blank">@trendsandtolstoy</a>

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The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

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What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

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Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

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The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

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The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

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S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

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Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

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Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

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Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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