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MEMBERSHIP
What is the difference between The Supper Club and The Reading Residency?
The Supper Club is our intimate, application-based membership centered around beautifully curated dinners, immersive book-inspired experiences and deeper in-person connection.
The Reading Residency is our open literary membership designed for women who want to read alongside Bread & Butter, join the conversation and connect with our community from wherever they are in the world.
Can I be a member of both?
Supper Club members receive access to The Reading Residency as part of their membership, so there is no need to maintain both memberships separately.
Reading Residency members can join the literary community without being members of The Supper Club.
Do both memberships read the same books?
Yes. Our community reads along with Bread & Butter's current book selections, giving members across both experiences opportunities to join the conversation around the stories we're reading.
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THE READING RESIDENCY
What does Reading Residency membership include?
Reading Residency members receive access to our literary community, digital book conversations, Reading Residency gatherings, member content and select opportunities that bring our books beyond the page.
From author moments and cultural conversations to book-to-screen experiences, programming may evolve with each book and season.
What is The Reading Residency?
The Reading Residency is Bread & Butter's literary membership for women who want great books, thoughtful conversation and a community to read alongside.
Members can connect around our current selections, participate in digital conversations and enjoy literary experiences designed to make reading feel a little more social.
Wherever you're reading from, there's a seat for you here.
How much is The Reading Residency?
Reading Residency membership is $25 per month and is billed monthly.
Do I have to apply to join The Reading Residency?
No. Unlike The Supper Club, The Reading Residency does not require an application.
Do I have to live in Detroit to join?
Not at all.
The Reading Residency is designed as a growing national literary community, so you can join and participate from wherever you live.
Our in-person Reading Residency gatherings are currently held in Detroit, with opportunities to gather in additional cities planned as the community grows.
What are the in-person Reading Residency gatherings?
Think of them as a scheduled book date.
Reading Residency gatherings are relaxed, low-pressure opportunities to come together, grab a drink, settle in with the current selection and spend intentional time reading alongside other women.
There may be conversation before or after, but you don't need to prepare an analysis or arrive with the book finished since these are scheduled when book selections are initially released. Just bring your book and come as you are.
Are Reading Residency gatherings included in my membership?
Yes. Bread & Butter-hosted Reading Residency gatherings are included as part of Reading Residency membership.
Because venues may have limited capacity, gatherings may require advance RSVP and are subject to availability.
What if I don't live near an in-person Reading Residency gathering?
That's okay. The Reading Residency was intentionally created to extend beyond our in-person gatherings.
You'll still be able to participate in the literary community and digital touchpoints from wherever you're reading.
As Bread & Butter grows, we look forward to creating opportunities for Residency members to gather in more cities.
Does Reading Residency membership include Supper Club dinners?
No.
Reading Residency membership does not include admission to Bread & Butter Supper Club dinners, trips, member gift experiences or other Supper Club-exclusive programming unless specifically stated.
Will Reading Residency members get access to movie screenings and book-to-screen events?
Select book-to-screen experiences, screenings and special literary events may be offered throughout the year.
Availability, capacity and admission will vary by experience, and details will always be shared with members in advance.
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SUPPER CLUB
What does membership include?
Membership includes access to seven curated gatherings throughout the year, guided book discussions, hosted supper experiences, and a beauty, wellness, and foodie-inspired gift bag at each dinner featuring luxury and trending brands (past and future partners may include Diptyque, Lemme, and more). Members also receive priority access to special activations and community updates.
Supper Club members also receive access to The Reading Residency as part of their membership.
What is the membership cost?
Membership is $275 quarterly. This includes access to all scheduled book & supper club experiences, curated activations, and members-only communications throughout the year.
What happens if I can't attend a Supper?
Your quarterly membership payment is tied to your membership in the community rather than attendance at an individual gathering.
We understand that schedules change and you may not be able to attend every experience. Membership payments are still due regardless of attendance and are not credited or refunded based on missed gatherings.
Are Supper Club applications currently open?
Supper Club membership is intentionally limited, and applications are currently closed until 2028.
You can join our list to be among the first to hear when the next application period is announced.
In the meantime, you don't have to wait to read with us — The Reading Residency is open for membership now.
How often do we meet?
Bread & Butter operates on a quarterly cadence. Members will receive the full annual schedule once membership has been confirmed and paid, so you can plan ahead and reserve dates in advance.
What does a supper club dinner/ drinks include?
Each supper club includes a thoughtfully curated four-course dining experience.
Guests enjoy unlimited drinks, and members are able to select their entrée. Past options have included steak, salmon, short rib, vegetarian selections, and half-baked chicken.Appetizers, salads, and desserts are typically set to complement the evening’s theme and book.
What else do members receive?
In addition to dinners and activations, members receive a beauty, wellness, and foodie-inspired gift bag at each supper club, featuring luxury and trending brands (past and future partners may include brands like Diptyque and Lemme). Members also receive exclusive updates, early announcements, and priority access to future Bread & Butter experiences.
Can I bring a guest to a dinner?
Our experiences are intentionally designed as members-only gatherings to preserve intimacy and connection. If there is ever an opportunity to bring a plus one or if paid tickets become available to the public, we’ll clearly communicate that in advance.
Who is this membership for?
This community is for women who love books, intentional gatherings, and thoughtful connection. You don’t need to know anyone beforehand, many members meet for the first time at the table. If you enjoy great food, good stories, a little glam, and conversations that go deeper than small talk, you’ll feel right at home.
Can Reading Residency members eventually apply for The Supper Club?
Yes.
Joining The Reading Residency does not guarantee future acceptance into The Supper Club, but Residency members are already part of the larger Bread & Butter literary community and will be able to stay informed about future application opportunities.