Community Book club
“I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.”
– Emma Thompson
What are you reading?
We asked our community to share the books that shaped how they think about gathering, belonging, and the work of bringing people together.
The answers ranged from the “classics” to unexpected gems. We’re talking business books, novels, even a bit of dystopian fiction.
And we’re going to read through it. Together, slowly, one book at a time.
If you want to read alongside us, or finally pick up the titles everyone keeps talking about.
How it works
Community Council’s Book Club is a gentle, low-lift way to stay connected to the ideas that influence our work. Roughly each quarter we choose one book that has shaped (or challenged) the way we think.
Sign up
Join the Book Club mailing list. You’ll get the monthly pick, meeting link, and a short reflection guide.
Read at your own pace
No required chapters. No homework. Come as you are — whether you’ve read it cover to cover, skimmed it, or just want to listen in.
Join A VIRTUAL gathering
A 60-minute virtual call hosted by the Community Council team featuring:
a gentle warm-up prompt
guided discussion questions
small breakout conversations
space to share insights or simply listen
Everything is optional. Participation is how you choose to show up.
OUr Next Book
THE ART OF COMMUNITY
What transforms a collection of individuals into a thriving community where people actually show up for each other? Charles Vogl reveals the answer through seven ancient principles that have built lasting communities for 3,000 years—and shows how any leader can apply them today.
Whether you're building in-person gatherings or virtual spaces, The Art of Community is your field guide to creating the kind of belonging that defeats loneliness and unlocks collective potential. This isn't theory—it's a practical toolkit for the most important work any of us can do: bringing people together in ways that actually matter.
