Okay, so here’s the deal: I’ve recently fallen down the rabbit hole of the Aardvark Book Club, and I’m low-key obsessed. Like, I’ve already started carving out specific “me time” just to dive into these books (don’t judge me, it’s self-care). It’s funny because I wasn’t even specifically looking for a book club; I was just scrolling through a random Reddit forum (as one does at 11 PM on a Thursday) when people started raving about this new book subscription. And naturally, as the nosy book lover that I am, I had to check it out.
Let me just tell you… so far, 10 out of 10, no regrets. They’ve been dropping some gems. You know how some book clubs kind of miss the mark with their selections? Like, either too meh or too literary (FYI, I love a good deep read, but sometimes, I just want juicy writing that doesn’t require 27 degrees to get through). Well, Aardvark seems to strike the perfect balance. It’s got this nice mix of thought-provoking books and those stories that completely draw you in without needing to consult a dictionary every other page. The kind of stuff that makes you actually excited to get home, curl up, and make some tea. (Okay, I said “curl up,” but realistically, I’m probably sprawled across the couch in a position that makes my spine cry out for help.)
The craziest thing is that I didn’t even hesitate to sign up. Reddit folks have opinions – sometimes brutally honest ones that make you rethink your life choices for a minute – but this thread was full of such genuine enthusiasm that I figured, why not? It was like this silent book whisperer guiding me to hit “Join.” And oh boy, I’m glad I listened to the collective bookish voices of Reddit this time. (Shoutout to the internet for occasionally being helpful and not just full of weird memes. Occasionally.)
Another cool thing about Aardvark? You actually get to pick from a few fresh titles each month, which is awesome. I’m all for surprises, but sometimes I like steering the ship, you know? So far, their picks have been on point. It’s like they somehow hacked into my Goodreads account and curated suggestions just for my very particular moods. One of the books I grabbed last month had me on an emotional journey from fresh intrigue all the way to “do not disturb, we are having a MOMENT with this book” territory.
Oh, fun fact: According to some random stats I found on the internet (because I’m a professional procrastinator), people who join book clubs tend to read 1.5 times more than those who don’t. Crazy, right? So technically, I’m not just enjoying a bunch of amazing books; I’m raising my reading game like a pro! I’ll take it.
Anyway, if you’ve been in a reading rut, or if you just secretly love getting thoughtful, handpicked books without obsessively scrolling through a million reviews first — Aardvark might be your answer. Who knows? Maybe you’ll catch me in another forum, ranting about the next great novel I found in their selection.
Until then, if you need me, I’ll be over here, probably finishing yet another book, ignoring my laundry – because priorities.