Discover a new book, a new author, and a new world every month…
This is the Book Club you can attend in your pajamas.
We're curating the best experience for you—and you can enjoy all of it at home, in your pjs (we won't judge!), as early in the morning or late at night as you want.
But if you do feel like going out and meeting up for some drinks and discussion, we've got a great line-up of author events right here in The Amana Colonies, starting with our first Books & Brews on July 22, 2024!
Online and in-person community
Distance should never stand between you and a good discussion about a great book! That’s why we’ve set up an online community where you can talk about your favorite literary moments, your biggest gasps, and ask the author about those things you’re still scratching your head over.
If you’re in The Amana Colonies—as a local or visitor—you’ll always be invited to our in-person events, from book signings and author interviews to just sitting under the summer sunset with a good brew.
Book Upcycling Crafts
We shudder to think about taking scissors to a book! But sometimes, we just happen to find one that has seen far better days (we’re looking at you, Tom Clancy paperback in the bin). Instead of throwing it away, upcycle those pages into a beautiful work of art!
From lampshades to page folding art, there’s plenty of creative ways to turn worn pages into something new and magical for your home—or as a gift for someone else. You could always buy the finished product from us, but why miss out on the creative fun?
PLEASE NOTE: While we strive to add a new craft each month, sometimes in-person events get crazy! Tutorials will be uploaded throughout the month and announced via email when they become available.
Choose your membership plan:
On the 5th of each month, you'll receive a digital copy of a novel curated by our bookshop pros—and published by an independent author! You'll also have access to tutorials on fun (and beautiful) ways to upcycle your old books into stunning, giftable crafts. COMING SOON: How-Tos on book reviews, "bookfluencer" resources, and more!
You'll receive both the ebook AND a paperback copy of the indie-published novel! Plus a beautiful, handcrafted book thong made right here in our brick-and-mortar bookstore. Autographed book plates will also be included whenever available.
“Why should I join an eBook club?”
In short, because you love eBooks—they’re easy to travel with, save on paper, and typically debut before the print version (hello, early access!).
Why should you join this eBook club?
That answer is a bit longer because our goal is based on a very powerful mission: to support independent authors, maintain eco-friendly practices, and share often-overlooked stories to new readers through our (literally) underground bookstore.
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Did You Know: An author typically receives a dollar per eBook sold. It's even less when participating in "free to read" programs that count by pages read instead of the book as a whole.
With our new eBook club, we're making sure the featured author receives $5 per subscriber—which is the average cost of an eBook on most major platforms. In many cases, it's even more!
And in the self-publishing world, this also means income for freelance editors, formatters, and designers who help these same authors bring their manuscripts from draft to published.
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This one's an easy one: the fewer copies printed, the smaller the carbon footprint and paper waste amount. Even our crafts focus on environmental responsibility by providing upcycling solutions and energy-saving tips (those lampshades REQUIRE LED bulbs!).
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We're gonna be honest here.
It's expensive keeping this store stocked. And running. And looking as pretty as it does (even though we do recycle most of the materials).
Every subscription—after paying the author—helps us keep our doors open and our shelves stocked, online services running, and the windows to new opportunities for you wide open.
With every new book we add to the shelves, another author receives more income. As we expand, we're pulling materials from would-be landfill situations to create our bookcases, new bookbinding tools, and other features that add to the literary experience.
And as we continue to reach new readers and meet new visitors, we're sharing stories that are typically overlooked by major retailers—but are beloved by those who delve into the pages.
*BONUS FREEBIE*
*BONUS FREEBIE*
Why wait until next month for a great new novel?
When you sign up for The Book Club, you’ll INSTANTLY receive an ebook copy of the award-nominated paranormal/mythological thriller Prax by Nikki Auberkett!
Upcoming events
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No Spookies, Just Cookies
October 31st
We’re teaming up with Genesis Studio Spa to spread some sweet—not spooky—fun for all ages! From fresh-baked cookies to fun activities your kids can take home, we’re making sure to give you giggles instead of goosebumps.
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Girls' Getaway Weekend
November 1st-3rd
Stop by for some delicious tea, grab a Blind Date w/ A Book, and relax on the porch swing with your besties!
FAQs
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Right away! One of our gifts to you is an immediate download of the bestselling, award-winning novel Prax by Nikki Auberkett. Soon after, you'll receive links to download the Book of the Month to your eReader/app.
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Due to Amazon's strict policies, any books on Kindle Unlimited cannot be featured or sold anywhere else. This means that the titles featured monthly through our book club are not available on KU at the time of their feature.
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We have a subscription for that! Just select the $30/month option (or the annual plan that gives you 2 months free!) and you'll receive both the ebook AND paperback, plus some bonus goodies unavailable to ebook-only subscribers.
On a very rare occasion, the print copy may be hardcover. That is ultimately up to the author, the availability, and the overall cost to acquire. We will let you know which version of print copy you will be receiving before we send them out.
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Yes! We'd hate to see you go, but we understand how life can change budgets—or maybe this just isn't your cup of tea (or mug of beer, glass of wine, etc). Whatever the case may be, you can cancel your subscription at any time before the next ebook release. Since we do distribute ebooks at the beginning of each month, we will not be able to refund charges for that month (for example: your subscription of $15 is charged, and the next day you receive the monthly ebook. We won't be able to refund this particular $15, but you can cancel before the next month comes up). This is solely due to the nature of digital products and the inability to fully process a "return" like a physical product in a store.