the reading nook

A community of storytellers and dreamers, where you can live out the found family trope in real life

Finally, a place where you can connect with other readers over the kind of books that you love.

The Reading Nook is a space designed so that YOU can make friends to:

✨Discuss your favorite books with

✨Gush over your favorite book crushes with

✨Go to local bookish events with

✨Travel the world with to visit the places that look like Terrasen, the Spring Court, or Basgiath

what’s included in the reading nook?

  • Monthly book club

    We'll meet up virtually each month to discuss a fantasy book chosen by the group

  • exclusive virtual events

    join us for events such as an audiobook listening party, bookish trivia, and maybe even a movie night or two

  • Local f&f chapters

    connect with other members near you and use our list of bookish meet-up spots and events in your area

  • access to all forums

    make new friends in the chat, connect with readers in your city, and participate in polls, questions, and more

  • Voting power

    vote on book club picks, events, and meeting times

  • First access + early bird pricing for reading retreat tickets

    Be the first to get an opportunity to snag a spot at any of our reading retreats

WHO IS THE READING NOOK FOR?

The Reading Nook is for you if you:

🌲Want more friends who like the same books

🌲Have loads of fan theories and are dying to share them with someone who cares

🌲Love reading, but need more discussion with friends after reading a book

🌲Are simply looking for a an outlet where you can be YOU with no shame or judgement

So, what are you waiting for?

ready to join?

live out the found family trope in real life

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Here’s what our community members are saying:

  • "These girls will always be in my life and we’re all already planning our next adventure together."

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The Reading Nook

Starting at $10/month

want to join the writer’s corner, too?

Bundle in the writer’s corner Membership at a discounted price!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE

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FAQs

general

  • These memberships are for women and queer people over 18 who love fantasy!

  • Yes, you can join both with our discounted package membership! You’ll get the full range of benefits from each membership, including all reading events, writing workshops, and more. To join both, choose “Reading Nook & Writer's Corner Membership Package” when you select your subscription.

  • Simply visit our sign-up page, choose the membership you want, and follow the prompts to create your account. You must be 18 or older to join. Once you’re in, you’ll gain instant access to all the benefits tied to your membership.

  • Yes, you must be 18 or older to join.

  • The Reading Nook and The Writer’s Corner each have separate monthly or annual membership fees. For specific pricing, please visit our registration page.

  • All events are optional! You can utilize your membership however you’d like to. Want to join us on our calls? Great! Want to exclusively participate in the online forum? Great! Want to be a silent observer! Great! There are no rules as to how you have to be part of this community. Do whatever feels best for you.

  • Yes, you can cancel your membership at any time through your account settings.

  • Each membership is for individual use only, and we do not offer sharing. However, you can always recommend the community to a friend, and they can sign up on their own!

  • If you are experiencing a technical issue, you can reach out to the Mighty Networks support team. If you have any other questions or concerns, you can contact us via email at hello@forestandfawnretreats.com. We’re always happy to assist you with any questions!

  • To maximize your membership, engage with the community regularly, attend the live events, participate in workshops or book discussions, and take advantage of the resources like critique partners and writing prompts. Whether you’re a reader or writer, staying active helps you build connections and deepen your experience.

the reading nook

  • Our live events vary each month and can include things like author interviews, panel discussions, interactive Q&A sessions, and themed parties or trivia nights. Members can participate in live chats and engage with fellow readers during the event.

  • Each month, members will vote to select a new fantasy book to read for book club. Throughout the month you will be able to discuss the book with fellow readers online, and attend a live book club meeting via Zoom!

  • We strive to ensure as many members as possible can join book club and events, so we will host book club at a variety of dates/times.

  • Local chapters are the community spaces to help you connect with other members near you. This way, you can make friends that you can meet up with in real life! We also provide a list of local bookish meetup spots in each area.

  • Reading Nook members will receive first access to registration and access to early bird ticket prices for all Forest & Fawn Fantasy Reading Retreats!

  • This will vary depending on availability of guests, member preference, etc. Rest assured we will make sure to add events into the calendar as early as possible so that you have time to pencil them in!