"Organizers Jenna Keegan and Nicky Figueroa pride themselves on going "all-out" for their meetings, hosted twice a month due to demand. Club members rotate hosting, fostering a tightly knit community that spans ages. The club reads books across diverse genres, chosen by the monthly host who either selects a book or does a group poll. "We really have members across generations who all come together and bring different perspectives," Figueroa said. "It's gone above and beyond my expectations.""
"The vibrant, women-only club celebrated its one year anniversary in May. Keegan and Figueroa hosted a special meeting for the occasion, while also celebrating Latino Heritage Month with discussing "Anita de Monte Laughs Last" by Xochitl Gonzalez. "I would have been pleased if this ended up being five or six regulars talking about a book every month, but it's grown so far beyond that it is a little mind blowing," Keegan said."
Boston area residents participate in a thriving ecosystem of niche book clubs that connect people through shared interests and lively conversation. Clubs serve varied purposes, including helping newcomers make friends, offering intellectual outlets separate from work, and providing spaces for unapologetic self-expression. Eastie Book Babes hosts elaborate twice-monthly meetings with themed activities, rotating hosts, and diverse genre selections. Membership spans generations and has grown rapidly beyond initial expectations. Organizers celebrate cultural events and select books that reflect members' interests, and dozens of specialized clubs across the area offer opportunities for community-building and social engagement through reading.
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