Where Every Chapter Begins in Good Company.

The Reading Residency is Bread & Butter's literary membership — a community for women who want to read, connect and join the conversation from wherever they are.

For $25/month, members read alongside Bread & Butter, gather online and in person, and experience books beyond the page through thoughtful conversation, cultural moments and special literary experiences.

THE GATHERING

Read Together. From Anywhere.

The Residency gives our community more ways to gather beyond the supper table.

Join us for online book conversations and our signature in-person Reading Residency gatherings — relaxed reading dates designed to help you slow down, open the next book and begin the story in good company.

LEARN HOW IT WORKS

the story

One Book. A Community of Perspectives.

We believe reading gets better when you have someone to talk about it with.

Throughout each book rotation, members can share reactions, favorite passages, theories and the inevitable "wait…did you get to THAT part?" moments with women reading right alongside them.

No assigned analysis. No pressure to have the perfect take.

Just really good books and even better conversation.

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THE INVITATION

Your Reading Life Just Got More Social.

Unlike our application-based Supper Club, The Reading Residency is designed to welcome readers beyond our dinner table.

Whether you're in Detroit or reading with us from another city, this is your invitation to become part of the Bread & Butter literary community.

JOIN THE READING RESIDENCY

Residency Membership Looks Like

  • THE BOOK CLUB, ONLINE

    Join ongoing conversations around each Bread & Butter selection, share your thoughts as you read and connect with women turning the same pages.

  • THE READING RESIDENCY, IRL

    Members are invited to our signature Reading Residency gatherings — relaxed in-person reading dates designed around the beginning of each new book rotation.

  • BEYOND THE PAGE

    From book-to-screen moments and select screenings to author conversations and literary experiences, members receive access to opportunities that extend the story beyond the book.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here.

At-A-Glance

Your Reading Residency membership connects you to the books, conversations and literary experiences happening throughout the Bread & Butter community.

Read with us. Talk about it with us. And when we're gathering in your city, come turn a few pages with us, too.

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Begin with Intention

Is This For You?

FOR THE WOMAN WHO ALWAYS WANTS SOMEONE TO TALK TO ABOUT THE BOOK.

Maybe your group chat doesn't read.

Maybe you moved to a new city.

Maybe you love books but haven't found your book club.

Maybe you simply want reading to feel a little more social again.

The Reading Residency is for women who want great books, thoughtful conversation and a community that makes turning the next page feel like something you're doing together.

Wherever you're reading from, there's a seat for you here.

JOIN THE READING RESIDENCY