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Our May book club theme is a Reading Varvet, or marathon, which for our purposes means a book that you read in one sitting! This can be a short story, novella or a full-length novel that you challenge yourself to read in one go. And if you want to time your speed and compare with other book clubbers, you are welcome to do so as well! We’re also continuing with our new format, which means: a) limited capacity (max 12 participants), b) two length/date options, and c) a fee that

"February: the month of the great thaws. The ice on the ponds begins to crack, and the soul begins to stir, though it is still too cold to move." — May Sarton, Journal of a Solitude February Book Club This month, we had two jam packed discussions about the books we chose for our Silenced Voices theme. Check them out in store, online or on libro.fm by navigating to the link below. April Book Club March book club (Women in Translation) was revealed in last month's newsletter, a

“To read a poem in January is as lovely as to go for a walk in June.” — Jean-Paul Sartre January Book Club Our new book club format was a rousing success! Check out the books we discussed this month in store, online or on libro.fm by navigating to the link below. March Book Club ​February book club (Silenced Voices) was revealed in last month's newsletter, and both sessions are already almost booked up! So in today's newsletter, I'm introducing our March theme, Women in Trans

“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?" ― John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley: In Search of America December Book Club This month, 18 (!!!) of us squeezed into my tiny shop to share our blind date experiences. Most book clubbers enjoyed the experience, while a few others did...not so much. HOWEVER, it was noted that some of the misses led their readers to a different beloved book so all was worth it in the end! After all, one has

" The house was very quiet, and the fog — we are in November now — pressed against the windows like an excluded ghost. " -EM Forster, Howard's End Octember Book Club On Sunday, November 9th, 16 (!!) of us gathered for two hours to stuff our faces with homemade dishes and dish about our Dark Academia picks. Included in the discussion was the question: What exactly is the genre? Most of us enjoyed our reads, but there were a couple that didn't make the cut for our recommendatio

Our April book club theme is James Patterson, which includes books that are: 1) written by James Patterson, 2) co-written by James Patterson, or 3) published by James Patterson's publishing company, jimmy !   We’re also continuing with our new format, which means: a) limited capacity (max 12 participants), b) two length/date options, and c) a fee that can be offset by shop purchases*! Last but not least, Läs is More is hosting its very own reading challenge: read a book that

Our March book club theme is Women in Translation, which includes: 1) books by female authors which have been translated into another language, 2) books translated by female authors, or 3) both! We’re also continuing with our new format, which means: a) limited capacity (max 12 participants), b) two length/date options, and c) a fee that can be offset by shop purchases*! Last but not least, Läs is More is hosting its very own reading challenge: read a book that qualifies for

​In February, we are reading silenced voices, whatever that means to you 🤐 We’re also continuing with our new format, which means: a) limited capacity (max 12 participants), b) two length/date options, and c) a fee that can be offset by shop purchases*! Last but not least, Läs is More is hosting its very own reading challenge: read a book that qualifies for each month’s theme for bragging rights, and additionally attend 9+ in-person meetings for a reward at year-end! *Fees p

In 2026, Läs is More will be hosting its inaugural Reading Challenge! Join in wherever you are in the world by reading along with our monthly themes - those who read 12 books (one for each month's theme) will get bragging rights. To qualify for a reward, however, you must additionally attend at least 9 book clubs in person during the year. Stay tuned on the website, newsletter, or social media to get information about upcoming book clubs! Storygraph Challenge Fable Community

​2026 is just around the corner, which means so is January Book Club! Next month we’re reading seasonal books inspired by winter ❄️ We’re also testing a new format, with: a) limited capacity (max 12 participants), b) two length/date options, and c) a fee that can be offset by shop purchases*! Last but not least, Läs is More is hosting its very own reading challenge: read a book that qualifies for each month’s theme for bragging rights, and additionally attend 9+ in-person mee

"October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!" -Rainbow Rowell, Attachments Octember Book Club This again?! Yes, since our Octember book club has not yet happened, I am resharing the details to make sure it stays at the forefront of your mind. Can't wait to share food (for the body AND the soul) with each other a

“August is the border between summer and autumn; it is the most beautiful month I know.” — Tove Jansson, The Summer Book August Book Club On Saturday, August 30th, 14 of us gathered to discuss whether the favorite books from our childhoods stood the test of time, and I would say that 90% of the time, they did! So dust off that book that made you fall in love with reading and give it another read - chances are, you won't regret it! And if you're more a listener than a reader,

"All the months are crude experiments, out of which the perfect September is made." -Virginia Woolf September Book Club On Saturday, September 27th, nine of us gathered to discuss the Jane Austen-inspired books that we ready this month! I was pleasantly surprised by the number of us who chose to challenge ourselves by reading Austen's own work, and loved hearing about more modern works that she inspired (directly and indirectly). If you're more a listener than a reader, don't

"One benefit of summer was that each day we had more light to read by." — Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle July Book Club On Saturday, July 26th, thirteen of us gathered outside in Antikhallarna's patio (to escape the greenhouse-esque climate inside) for a lively discussion about the "No Kings" historical fiction novels we read this month. As always, the conversation was engaging, and we’ve shared our recommendations here for your convenience. From CJ Samson to Rafael Sabati