Book club
Because reading is better with good company and a side of Italian food.
Read. Chat. Eat.
A monthly online book club for readers who want more than just another hyped-up BookTok pick.
A bookish community.
Your people.
In one place.
Each month, we meet on Zoom for a fun, relaxed book discussion (no complex literary analysis, promise), and you get access to a private Slack community where the bookish chat never stops.
Oh, and because books and food just belong together, you also get a curated Italian recipe each month to pair with your read - easy, delicious, no weird speciality ingredients required.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Monthly book pick
We read a mix of contemporary fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, and thrillers. Some BookTok darlings, but mostly the underrated gems you haven’t already seen 100 times.
Live Zoom discussion
Casual but engaging, like chatting about books with friends (but everyone actually reads the book). And if life happens, you can catch up later with the recording.
Private Slack community
Dedicated channels for book picks, memes, genre chats, and (of course) food. But less overwhelming than a Facebook group with 50k members where most of your posts get lost.
Monthly Italian recipe
Each month, you also get a curated Italian recipe to pair with your read - easy, delicious, no weird speciality ingredients required, often straight from my very own recipe book.
Early access to retreats
As a member, you enjoy 24 hour priority access to reading retreats which lets you book exactly the room you want - before everyone else.
Exclusive discount
Books + travel? Yes, please. Your membership gets you an exclusive $50 discount that you can put towards your retreat ticket.
Your new bookish home.
You want to discover amazing books that aren’t everywhere. You’re tired of overhyped books that don’t live up to your expectations.
Join a book club that’s actually fun, low pressure and feels like you’ve finally found your people.
✅ A handpicked book selection, saving you time scrolling through endless lists.
✅ A built-in reading habit with monthly discussions - without making it a chore.
✅ A fun, welcoming community that actually talks about books.
✅ A new Italian recipe every month - because food is part of the experience.
✅ Exclusive retreat perks:
24h early access to retreats
$50 discount
Most book clubs give you a reading list - this one gives you a recipe too. Every month, you’ll get an easy-to-make Italian dish, often straight from my own family’s recipe book.
No complicated ingredients or spending hours in the kitchen - just simple, delicious food to enjoy while you read (or bring to book club night!). Because books and food simply belong together.
Recipes
Originally from the North of Italy, I now live on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast in New Zealand and when I'm not reading, I run a marketing consultancy.
I have always been obsessed with food and - unfortunately for me, great for you - growing up in Italy has raised my standards to an insanely high level.
I can’t wait to share the dishes I grew up with back at home through this book club ❤️
Hi, I’m Hanna!
…and I also love books, obviously.
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Harry Potter - my all-time favourite series. It's mandatory to have at least one Harry Potter marathon and/or reread each year. Ideally, more.
Other honourable mentions from my childhood:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
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Psychological thrillers
Historical fiction, particularly anything set in Ancient Rome, WW1 & WW2 or the Victorian period
Fantasy
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Long chapters (I'm talking 100+ pages, who has time for that?)
When my kindle shows the position instead of the page number or time left in the chapter...gross.
Books with stickers on the cover. Especially when you can't remove them.
Books with movie adaptation covers.
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Wanna be friends on Goodreads? Yes, please! Here's me.
Books I will never stop recommending
This is book club is for you if…
🤓 You want to discover books beyond the usual BookTok hype.
🤓 You’re tired of book clubs that either fizzle out or feel like a literature class.
🤓 You crave bookish discussions with fellow readers who actually show up.
🤓 You love the idea of pairing books & food (honestly, it just makes sense).
Less than that impulse Kindle buy at 2 AM (you know the one 👀).
$14.99 NZD
Monthly
Great books, lively discussions, and a monthly Italian recipe to enjoy. Cancel anytime!
✅ Monthly book pick
✅ Live Zoom discussion
✅ Private Slack community
✅ New Italian recipes
✅ Early access to retreats
✅ $50 retreat voucher
This month’s book club pick
Upcoming book club meets
May
Thurs, May 8 7pm NZT
June
Thurs, June 12 7pm NZT
July
Thurs, July 10 7pm NZT
FAQs
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No, at this stage, the monthly book isn’t included in your membership fee, but I’ll share links to where you can get it - both in print and for e-readers.
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Sure, but those are often chaotic, unstructured, and filled with books you already know about. This club is about quality discussions, unique picks, and a real sense of community. And you would miss out on delicious recipes too.
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Let’s be honest: if we only read when we ‘have time,’ we’d still be on page 12 of last year’s TBR. But I get it, sometimes life happens. You can come to the meeting whether you finish the book or not. The discussion is fun either way. And you also have the community channel to meet new bookish friends & chat.
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That’s part of the fun! You’ll discover books outside your usual comfort zone, and even if it’s not your favourite, the discussion always makes it worth it. Honestly, some of the best chats happen over divisive books.
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Nope! Both Slack and Zoom are free to use, no extra costs for you. I picked them because they’re user-friendly and won’t add to your expenses.
Both are available for your phone & desktop.
LET’S TALK BOOKS OVER ON INSTA!
