6 celebrity book clubs that will make you want to read

The INSIDER Summary:

• Some of our favorite celebrities host virtual book clubs.
• Emma Watson began her feminist book club as part of her work with UN Women.
• Singer Florence Welch is a die-hard bookworm so she started Between Two Books. 

We knew it was going to be a challenge when we made a New Year’s resolution to read more this year, and unfortunately our good-for-you reading habit has *definitely* given way to our busy #girlboss schedules. So in an effort to find some quiet time and get back on track with our goal, we’re infusing a little literary magic wherever we can to remind us to hit the books. Along with following a ton of bookstagrammers on social media and splurging on a tote bag full of hot new adult books and young adult reads, we’re signing up for a choice handful of virtual book clubs hosted by our fave bookworm-approved celebrities too. 

1. Emma Roberts’s Belletrist

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Although Roberts just announced her new book club in March, we’re already in *love* with its vast bookish community and incredible literary finds. Curated by both Roberts and writer Karah Preiss, we’re ridiculously excited to start reading their recommendations, including The Rules Do Not Apply by Ariel Levy ($27) and South and Westby Joan Didion ($21). Plus, they have a ton of extra goodies on their website, like Roberts’ exclusive interview with Didion and corresponding essay.

2. Florence Welch’s Between Two Books

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When the lead singer of Florence and the Machine (and self-proclaimed bookworm) tweeted a photo of herself in front of a book store on July 23, 2012, her dedicated fans didn’t waste any time setting up a virtual book club in her honor. Now the book club’s Facebook account hosts regular book recommendations by Welch herself, and her fans are totally on board. BTB’s current book choice is Here I Amby Jonathan Safran Foer ($28) and was actually chosen by Nick Cave (AKA one of Florence’s biggest influences).

3. Emma Watson’s Our Shared Shelf

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As a part of her work with UN Women, Watson started a feminist book club on Goodreads that has blown up thanks to her vast fanbase. Choosing books that are though-provoking, encouraging, and mega-empowering, Watson is all about inspiring young women to learn from the past and slay the future. Check out her latest Goodreads pick: The Handmaid’s Taleby Margaret Atwood ($22).