Frequently Asked Questions

Fill out the form on our Join page. You'll receive a welcome email within 24 hours with details for your nearest chapter.

Yes — base membership is free. Active and Chapter Leader tiers offer additional benefits and start at $9/month.

Absolutely. Manage your tier from your member portal. There are no contracts or cancellation fees.

Sign in to your portal and edit your profile, or email us and we'll handle it within one business day.

Both. Most monthly discussions are hybrid. Author Spotlights are usually virtual; regional meetups are always in person.

No. We welcome readers at any point in a book — and even those just curious about the conversation.

Click 'Register Now' on any event card. You'll receive a calendar invite and joining details by email.

Yes — members are welcome at any event in any chapter, virtual or in person.

Our editorial team chooses each month's titles in consultation with chapter leads, with an eye toward regional resonance, craft, and inclusion.

Yes — members can submit suggestions through the portal. We read every submission and feature member picks quarterly.

We link to Amazon for convenience but encourage members to shop local independent bookstores whenever possible.

Yes. Use our contact form with the subject 'Author Submission' and include a brief bio, your latest title, and a press kit.

Featured authors join us for a one-hour live conversation, plus a recorded reading for our archive.

See our Authors page or contact us directly. We review all submissions on a quarterly basis.

We have 18 active chapters across Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. Visit our Community page for the full map.

Reach out via the Contact page and we'll walk you through the chapter-leader application process.

Be generous, be curious, and be kind. Full guidelines are sent in your welcome email and available in your portal.