Ep 6 - Smuttier Than You Think: How to Start a Book Club

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we’re sharing our journey of starting and running our book club, Books & Bottles—the highs, the struggles, and everything in between. From picking the perfect reads to creating a space where people actually want to show up, we’re giving all the details on how we built a community around books. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own book club or just want to hear some fun stories, this one’s for you!

• 📖 How Books & Bottles came to life
• ⭐ Our favorite books so far & the ones that got the most reactions
• 💬 The unexpected friendships and deep convos that came from it
• 📝 Tips for starting your own club—choosing themes, organizing meetups & keeping it fun
• ✈️ Our unforgettable book retreat & why we highly recommend one
• 🛋️ Creating a cozy, open atmosphere that makes people want to stay

Whether you’re a book club pro or just looking for your next great read, we’ve got you. 🍷📚

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