How it Works

You found us! Now what? Here’s a step by step guide on what to expect when joining The Gloss.


FInd your Chapter Tell me how! →

First let’s find your chapter. Navigate to Book Clubs+ in the right hand corner of the website. If there’s a chapter near you they may be meeting in-person (or online) so you can sign up for the next meeting!

No local Chapter? What can i do? →

No problem!. Start one! Find out more here!

Get the book! Learn more →

Okay, so you now know where and when you need to be. Next you need to grab a copy of the book – we encourage you to buy local or visit your local library to secure a copy. Find our what we are reading in which month here (Since we meet the end of the month – the corresponding book is the right book for that month’s meeting.

Grab your seat! Learn more →

Simply go to you chapter page, and sign up for the next event!

Covid/Virtual Events Learn more →

If your local chapter isn’t meeting, or there is no club near you, you can always join us virtually – we host three separate meetings in three different times zones each month – sign up here →

The Gloss Membership Learn more →

The Gloss is so much more than a book club, we start the conversation around books – but it always leads to deeper more meaningful connection and provides the foundation for lifelong friendships. Join us and discover a wide variety of new books, new authors, new friends and enjoy a glass of wine all at the same time. We’re delighted to welcome you into The Gloss! –sign up here →

Meet the Author Learn more →

Hang out with The Gloss Founder Erin Woodward, while she interviews our featured author every month! You can ask all your burning questions live through video or chat functionality on ZOOM. We encourage everyone to come live to the meetings by turning on their video cameras!


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Book Vote You choose what we read →

Each month we vote for the next book that we are going to be read, whichever book comes out top, we read!


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The Gloss is so much more than a book club, we start the conversation around books – but it always leads to deeper more meaningful connection and provides the foundation for lifelong friendships. Join us and discover a wide variety of new books, new authors, new friends and enjoy a glass of wine all at the same time. We’re delighted to welcome you into The Gloss!

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