Whatever your relationship status is, books do not care. This means that regardless of how you feel toward February turning into the month of love, you are sure to find a great book to read on this list rounding up great book club’s picks for February 2025. The book clubs included here are all different from each other. They offer all or some virtual component; some include in-person options; many offer author chats; and all of them allow you to participate as much or as little as you’d like. It’s a win-win all around.
This month’s selections include a wide array of stories. Among them are three multi-generation family stories (one YA, two adult), a second-chance romance starring writers, and a uniquely written novel about grief. Other selections include John Lewis’s graphic memoir, a controversial classic, a romance with a late-night show setting, and a historical novel based on a true story set on an uninhabited island. Let’s take a look at those picks, as well as several others.
Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay
About the book club: Tiffany and Alexandra, longtime friends, created the Subtle Asian Book Club in 2020 with the goal of uplifting Asian voices and storytellers. You can read along with the monthly book pick, join in on discussions on social media, and watch videos of their live author interviews.
About the book: If you want to follow four generations of a family this is your book club this month! Bonus: if you love fantastic multicast audiobooks, listen to this one with narrators Ramón de Ocampo, Jesse Inocalla, Manny Jacinto, and JB Tadena.
Follow Subtle Asian Book Club on social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Discord
About the book club: Tiffany and Alexandra, longtime friends, created the Subtle Asian Book Club in 2020 with the goal of uplifting Asian voices and storytellers. You can read along with the monthly book pick, join in on discussions on social media, and watch videos of their live author interviews.
About the book: If you want to follow four generations of a family this is your book club this month! Bonus: if you love fantastic multicast audiobooks, listen to this one with narrators Ramón de Ocampo, Jesse Inocalla, Manny Jacinto, and JB Tadena.
Follow Subtle Asian Book Club on social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Discord
The Audacious Book Club in 2025
Homeseeking by Karissa ChenAbout the book club: Author Roxane Gay (Bad Feminist, Ayiti, The Banks) selects a book every month with the goal of uplifting “authentic and necessary perspectives from writers who fearlessly share their stories.” Here are the Book Club FAQs. What Roxane said about the book: “Homeseeking is an ambitious, expansive book, an engrossing example of the best kind of historical fiction—the kind that roots us authentically in time and place but also features nuanced, interesting characters whose successes and mistakes are presented with a clear-eyed empathy. I’m excited to discuss this book with you throughout this month and at our book club discussion with Karissa, which will be on February 25 at 8 p.m. You can register for our discussion here.” Follow Roxane Gay on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads |
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Mocha Girls Read
Seven Days in June by Tia WilliamsAbout the book club: Mocha Girls Read is a monthly book club of Black women who love to read. They currently have chapters in 14 cities across the United States. Starting in 2024, anyone can join an “IG Live every first Saturday of the month at 5 pm PT. Alysia, our founder, will chat about our current book club selection.” What Mocha Girls Read said about the book: “7 days of nominations! 7 days of voting! We have a winner for our next book of 2025. The Mocha Girl Read February 2025 Monthly Book Selection is Seven Days in June by Tia Williams.” Follow Mocha Girls Read on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, MeetUp, Goodreads, Pinterest |
Sapph-Lit
We Could Be Rats by Emily R. AustinAbout the book club: Born from TikTok, Sapph-Lit is a safe space book club for sapphic women and nonbinary readers to come together and chat books and life as well as offer each other support. One book a month is selected, alternating between fiction and nonfiction. What Sapph-Lit said about the book: “A moving story about two very different sisters and a love letter to childhood, growing up, and the power of imagination.” Follow Sapph-Lit on social media: Instagram, Geneva |
Eclectix The Book Club
Good Dirt by Charmaine WilkersonAbout the book club: Dawnshaeé Reid is a self-proclaimed eclectic blogger who created this book club with Black authors as a priority. It aims to highlight a wide range of genres. There’s an in-person, once-a-month meeting option if you’re in Louisville, KY, and a virtual option that meets the last Tuesday of every month. What Eclectix The Book Club said about the book: Personally, I’m super excited for Wilkerson’s new novel! #EclectixTheBookClub read her debut Black Cake in April 2022 and it was a member favorite, so there was no second guessing this pick.” Follow Eclectix The Book Club on social media: Instagram, Discord, TikTok |
Teen Banned Book Club at NYPL
Run: Book One by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin with art by L. Fury and Nate PowellAbout the book club: The NYPL is selecting young adult books that have been challenged or banned from schools and offering them free nationwide via digital access. The book club also hosts the authors for an event. What The New York Public Library’s Teen Banned Book Club said about the book: “Our latest Teen Banned Book Club pick is Run: Book One by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin with art by L. Fury and Nate Powell. The book is available on Libby for unlimited download—no holds or wait times—for NYPL cardholders through February 28. Plus, download our free discussion guide and sign up for our book club event with the authors!” Follow The New York Public Library on social media: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram |
The Stacks Book Club
Lolita by Vladimir NabokovAbout the book cub: Hosted by Traci Thomas, The Stacks is a podcast that chats all about books, and there’s a monthly book club. The book chosen for the month is discussed on the podcast the last week of the month with a selected special guest. What The Stacks Book Club said about the book: “We’re reading Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. This controversial and iconic novel tells the story of Humbert Humbert, a middle-aged man who becomes obsessed with Dolores Haze, a 12-year-old girl he nicknames Lolita. Widely regarded as one of the greatest works of the 20th century, Lolita explores themes of power, obsession, and morality through the lens of its unreliable narrator. We’ll be talking about Lolita on the podcast on February 26th. Tune in on February 5th to find out who our guest will be.” Follow The Stacks on social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok |
Matzah Book Soup: A Jewish Own Voices Book Club for All
Late Night Love by Chayla WolfbergAbout the book club: Lillianne Leight and Amanda Spivack created this book club with a focus on Jewish books and characters “with varying relationships to Judaism” that welcomes all readers—Jewish and non. What Matzah Book Soup said about the book: “This month we’re reading @chaylawolfbergwrites Late Night Love, a rom-com that takes place on a late-night TV show! SNL and romance book lovers, strap in for this one! We are beyond excited to read this one this month. It’s already out AND it’s available on KU. We’ll be chatting with Chayla on February 27 at 8 pm est on Zoom!” Follow Matzah Book Soup on social media: Instagram, Facebook |
TODAY Book Club, #ReadWithJenna
This Is a Love Story by Jessica SofferAbout the book club: Jenna Bush Hager—current co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna—independently chooses a book each month that she personally loves. (“Jenna was not paid to mention these items and is unaffiliated with the authors and publishers“) What Jenna said about the book: “The month of LOVE🩷 is finally here, and with it, a beautiful, heartwarming @readwithjenna pick — This Is A Love Story by the incredible author, Jessica Soffer. This epic and deeply emotional tale spans 50 years of love, dreams, ambition, and struggle. Set against the timeless backdrop of Central Park, it follows Abe and Jane, a couple whose marriage has endured life’s many highs and lows. As they reflect on their journey, now in their seventies, secrets are uncovered, and their bond is tested in ways that will leave you both heartbroken and hopeful. This Is A Love Story is a powerful, unforgettable tribute to love, marriage, and the enduring strength of art.” Follow Read With Jenna on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Read With Jenna Goodreads group |
Good Morning America’s GMA Book Club
Junie by Erin Crosby EckstineAbout the book club: Read along with Good Morning America Book Club, which aims to “showcase book picks from a wide range of compelling authors.” What GMA said about the book: “Eckstine’s novel explores grief, destiny and the weight of choice. It follows Junie, a young girl who, after awakening her sister’s ghost, must make a life-altering decision while uncovering truths about love, friendship and power as the Civil War looms.” GMA Young Adult pick: Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray. GMA notes that “[t]he spellbinding historical mystery connects three women across different decades and examines truth, rebellion, reconciliation, and what must be sacrificed for a better world.” Follow GMA Book Club on social media: Instagram, Facebook |
Reese’s Book Club
Isola by Allegra GoodmanAbout the book club: Every month, Reese Witherspoon picks a book for Reese’s Book Club that centers a woman in its story. What Reese said about the book: “Our February Pick is here, and I can’t stop talking about it! Based on a true story, Isola by @allegragoodmanwriter has it all: love, resilience, defiance… I mean, she even fights a bear! 🐻 This is easily one of my favorite historical fiction reads yet. ✨ Listen now on @applebooks, our official audiobook partner. 📚🎧” Follow Reese’s Book Club on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube |
