“I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.”
– Emma Thompson
Community Bookclub
We asked our community what their favorite books on community were.
This is the list.
We’re going to read through it. Together.
Want to join us?
WHAT IS IT?
Community Council’s Book Club is a gentle, low-lift way to stay connected to the ideas that influence our work: belonging, gathering, hospitality, culture, systems, and the craft of community building.
Roughly each quarter we choose one book that has shaped (or challenged) the way we think.
You can read along, drop in when you want to, or follow at your own pace.
It’s designed to be nourishing, not another obligation
How it works
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 the monthly 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
GoodReads
Bookshop.org