Welcome to The Booked and Busy Book Club! Each month I choose one of the buzziest new releases so you can skip the guesswork and dive into a story that truly connects. I focus on thoughtful fiction, books that stay with you, and stories that spark conversation. Life is busy, so let me handle the searching while you enjoy a great read.
For July, I chose Midnight Train by Matt Haig because it is exactly the kind of story that makes you want to curl up and lose yourself completely. It follows Wilbur, a man who is given the extraordinary chance to travel back to the moments that meant everything, including the love of his life, Maggie, and the life he let slip away. If you have ever wondered what you would do differently if you could go back, this one will hit close to home. From the beloved author of The Midnight Library, this is a magical, emotional journey about love, regret, and the choices that define us. Grab your copy and let's take this ride together!
Sheila Schuenemann is a lifelong reader, devoted book lover, and the creator behind The Booked and Busy Reader community. She has read 100 books a year for more than a decade, which has given her a sharp eye for unforgettable stories and a passion for helping people find their next favorite read. Known for her thoughtful recommendations and curated book lists, Sheila shares buzzy new releases, community driven survey results, and reading inspiration on her Instagram profile, @bookedandbusyreader. When she is not reading, Sheila works as a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in adults with swallowing disorders. She also loves spending time with her husband and two young sons, walking the family dog with a good audiobook, binge watching Bravo, and trying to identify the birds that visit her backyard feeder. She believes there is a perfect book for every reader, which is why she has made it her mission to help you find yours, even if you did not think you needed a new obsession today.
Q's about the book club?
Joining is easy. Just subscribe above, pick your favorite host or club, and choose a plan that fits your rhythm — monthly or quarterly. Every plan includes exclusive member perks and bits of joy delivered in every box.
Joining is easy. Just subscribe above, pick your favorite host or club, and choose a plan that fits your rhythm — monthly or quarterly. Every plan includes exclusive member perks and bits of joy delivered in every box.
Allstora Tokens are your monthly key to choice. They let you decide what lands on your doorstep: Sheila Schuenemann's book, another club's pick, or something fun from The Pride Shop. Tokens give you the freedom to shape your reading life each month.
On the 15th of your renewal month, tokens are added to your account. You'll have 72 hours to make your selection before orders lock. We'll send a reminder when it's time to choose. Nothing ships until you make your selection.
If life gets busy, we'll still do our best to rush your book if we have stock available! Rush orders cost one token.
Totally fine. Your tokens roll forward for up to 12 months. You can stockpile them like a dragon hoarding queer literature, then spend them when the next story (or tote bag) calls your name.
Books ship once you redeem your tokens for that month's selection. Orders go out during the last week of the month and usually arrive the first week of the next month. If you redeem late, we'll do our best to get it to you quickly.
Visit your new dashboard here: 👉 https://my.allstora.com/account Log in with the same email used at checkout. If you haven't created an account yet, select "Create Account" and you'll receive a one-time passcode by email. Once signed in, your subscriptions, tokens, and orders will sync automatically.
All renewals occur on the 15th of each month. On that date, your plan renews and new tokens are added to your account.
Monthly plans → tokens issued monthly Quarterly plans → tokens issued every three months
For quarterly book club subscriptions, you will be billed every three months on the 15th for the next month's book pick. Depending on the month you sign up, you'll be on one of three cycles:
Cycle 1: January, April, July, and October books
Cycle 2: February, May, August, and November books
Cycle 3: March, June, September, and December books
For quarterly book club subscriptions, you will be billed every three months on the 15th for the next month's book pick. Depending on the month you sign up, you'll be on one of three cycles:
Cycle 1: January, April, July, and October books
Cycle 2: February, May, August, and November books
Cycle 3: March, June, September, and December books
Each club's upcoming title is announced on the 15th of the prior month. You can preview the pick and, if it's not your vibe, simply hold your tokens (for up to a year) to use on another title or item instead.
No drama. Skip it! Your tokens will patiently wait in your account (for up to a year) until a book, merch item, or moment speaks to you.
Yep! You can cancel anytime after your first renewal. No hoops, no heartbreak.
Nope! We're "read at your own pace" people. Discussion prompts go live weekly in Kiki, but you can jump in whenever the spirit (or your schedule) allows.
Don't worry, we've got you. Your memberships automatically merge behind the scenes, so you'll never be double-billed. Your perks stick around as long as you have an active subscription or membership.
Don't worry, we've got you. Your memberships automatically merge behind the scenes, so you'll never be double-billed. Your perks stick around as long as you have an active subscription or membership.
Manage everything in one place at: https://my.allstora.com/account
There you can: • Update your payment method or shipping info • Skip, switch, or cancel your plan • Review token balance and order history
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