Since the official launch of She Reads on August 1st, 2009, we have been bombarded with questions by curious readers who want to know, exactly, what it is we do. We’re all about informing and inspiring, so here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions:
What exactly does She Reads do?
Each month, the She Reads book club will offer one current title as a featured selection. Readers have vast differences in taste and for this reason diverse genres and authors will be chosen, with a total of twelve books per year.
Why should I join She Reads?
Readers who join She Reads receive a number of benefits, including:
- Connection with other readers on the She Reads blog who are passionate about great fiction and uplifting stories.
- Information via the She Reads newsletter that will keep readers up to date on their favorite authors, and books, with a few surprises thrown in for fun.
- Reviews of newly released titles written by a variety of readers, writers, and industry professionals.
- Options to create a She Reads book club or bring an existing club under the She Reads umbrella.
- Relationships developed within the intimate setting of a regular book club meeting.
- Fun planned study guides with activities and interesting facts developed specifically for the She Reads book club.
- Online Community for those who can’t participate in a monthly meeting (or don’t live near an existing club), via the She Reads online forum and Facebook group.
- Pre-selected novels they can trust and appreciate is an important aspect in today’s economy where every buying decision requires a second thought.
- Free books from time to time via contests, giveaways, and publisher promotions.
Who is running this thing anyway?
She Reads is run by Marybeth Whalen and Ariel Lawhon, two friends with a passion for books.
Ariel and Marybeth at the book club launch during She Speaks.
Have a question about She Reads? Leave a comment below and we’ll do our best to get you an answer.
