Well-Read Mom Member Resources

Great Reading Materials

Using the materials makes it easy to be part of a group. Women who consistently use the materials tell us they have a richer experience of Well-Read Mom and are more connected to our mission. Our materials include the following:

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The Reading Companion

The Reading Companion is a great resource to accompany your reading. It includes author biographies, book reflections, discussion questions, literary criticism, and space to record your favorite quotes, burning questions, and notes from your meetings. 

Monthly Audio Resources

These will enrich your reading and group discussion. Audios include an introduction to each book that explains why it was chosen and what to look for in your reading. (Even if you miss the meeting, all members have access to listen to the audios on their own.)

Well-Read Mom Summer Magazine

A beautiful, full-color magazine filled with member reflections, feature articles on reading, motherhood, leisure, and culture, and a preview of the membership year to come!

Exclusive Deep Dive Interviews

These are inspiring and encouraging interviews with authors, professors, and industry experts help us dive deeper as we discuss the books for the year and other relevant topics.

Beautiful Bookmark

When you become a member, you'll receive a beautiful bookmark with the year's artwork and booklist.

Access to Previous Years’ Themes and Booklists

If you're looking for more great and worthy books to read, you can find them in our past years' reading lists, exclusively available to members.

Optional Text Messages Notifications

All members have the choice to opt to receive notifications about the monthly audios and interviews via SMS.

Access to our Family Supplement

Share great books with the young people in your life! We pair books for younger and older readers each month, corresponding to our discussion themes. Our Family Supplement includes a summary of each novel and picture book, conversation-provoking questions, and extra book suggestions for further reading.