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Quick answer: Good book club names are short, fun and match your group’s personality. Popular ideas include Wine and Spine, Novel Idea, The Plot Thickens, Tequila Mockingbird, Between the Lines and Murder, She Read. Below are 100 name ideas sorted by style.
Quick facts
Total names below: 100
Best name length: 2 to 4 words
Tip: check that the name isn’t already taken on social media
Popular formula: [drink or food] + [book word]
The perfect book club name sets the mood before anyone opens a book. A punny name tells new members your group is relaxed and fun, while a classic literary name signals deeper discussions. Your name will appear on group chats, invitations, social media and maybe even matching tote bags, so it’s worth choosing one everyone loves. Below are 100 book club name ideas sorted by style, plus tips for picking the right one.
Table of Contents
Funny Book Club Names
- Wine and Spine
- Novel Hangovers
- Prose Before Bros
- The Plot Thickens
- Read Between the Wines
- Booked and Busy
- Shelf Indulgence
- The Overdue Crew
- Tequila Mockingbird
- Pinot and Pages
- The Unfinished Chapter Club
- We Only Came for Snacks
- Spoiler Alert
- Literary Lushes
- Bookworms and Bottles
- Pages and Rosé
- Chapter and Worse
- The Procrastireaders
- Fifty Shades of Gouda
- Read It and Weep
Clever Book Club Names
- Novel Idea
- Between the Lines
- The Dog-Eared Society
- Plot Twist
- Well Read
- Chapter One
- The Marginalia Club
- Turning Pages
- Footnotes
- The Prologue Society
- Bound Together
- The Inkwells
- Story Seekers
- Paper Trail
- The Bookmarks
- Open Book
- The Spine Circle
- Plot and Pour
- Fine Print
- The Annotators
Cute Book Club Names
- Bookish Belles
- The Book Nook
- Cozy Chapters
- Tea and Tales
- Page Pals
- The Story Sisters
- Hooked on Books
- Bookworm Buddies
- Sweet Reads
- The Reading Nest
- Little Library Ladies
- Cuddle Up and Read
- Cookies and Chapters
- Happily Ever Readers
- Biscuits and Books
Book Club Names for Women
- Ladies Who Lit
- The Literary Ladies
- Sisters in Stories
- Women Who Read Too Much
- Moms Who Read
- The Brave New Women
- Girls’ Night In(k)
- The Heroine Society
- Wise Women Read
- The Leading Ladies
Book Club Names for Men
- Gentlemen Who Read
- The Reading Room
- Beer and Books
- The Chapter Brotherhood
- Dudes Who Read
- Pages and Pints
- The Old Man and the Read
- The Hardcover Guys
- Bookends and Brews
- The Paperback Pack
Genre-Themed Book Club Names
- Murder, She Read
- Cozy Crime Club
- The Fantasy Fellowship
- Star Readers (sci-fi)
- History Buffs Book Club
- Thrill Seekers
- The Romance Readers’ Society
- Nonfiction Nerds
- Classic Company
- The Memoir Collective
Neighborhood and Workplace Book Club Names
- Lunch and Learn Readers
- The Cul-de-Sac Readers
- Office Bookworms
- The Block Book Club
- Coffee Break Chapters
- The Commuter Club
- Main Street Readers
- Desk to Book
- Front Porch Pages
- The Neighborly Novel Club
- Inbox Zero, Chapter One
- The Break Room Book Club
- Porch and Prose
- Block Party Book Club
- The Water Cooler Readers
How to Choose a Book Club Name
- Match your vibe. Wine-and-snacks groups suit funny names; serious literary clubs suit classic ones.
- Keep it short and easy to say out loud.
- Personalize it with your street, town, workplace or the day you meet, like “Second Tuesday Readers.”
- Vote on it. Shortlist three to five names and let everyone pick.
- Check social media if you plan to create an Instagram or Facebook page.
Once you’ve chosen, have fun with it: custom book club bookmarks or a book tote bag make great welcome gifts for new members.
Ways to Use Your Book Club Name
A name is more than a label. Use it in your group chat title, on invitations and on a simple logo you can make for free with an online design tool. Many clubs create a private Facebook group or Instagram account under their name to share photos of each meeting’s book and snacks. Your name can also inspire traditions: a “Wine and Spine” club might pair each book with a wine, while “Murder, She Read” could host a murder-mystery night once a year. Some groups print the name on bookmarks, mugs or tote bags as holiday gifts, which makes new members feel part of something special.
When to Rename Your Book Club
Names can change as your club grows. If your group started as “Moms Who Read” but now includes dads and grandparents, or if a funny name no longer fits your more serious reading, it’s perfectly fine to vote on a new one. Treat it as a fun anniversary activity: shortlist names, vote and celebrate the new identity at your next meeting.
Tips for a Book Club Logo
If you want a logo to go with your name, keep it simple. A small icon, like an open book, a wine glass, a teacup or a magnifying glass for a mystery club, paired with your name in a clean font works best. Free design tools offer book-themed templates you can customize in minutes. Choose one or two colors and use them everywhere, from your group chat photo to printed bookmarks. A logo isn’t necessary, but it’s a fun project for a club that’s been meeting for a while and wants to celebrate its identity.
Related: how to start a book club and how to run a book club meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good name for a book club?
Popular choices include Wine and Spine, Novel Idea, The Plot Thickens and Between the Lines. The best name matches your group’s personality.
How do you come up with a book club name?
Combine a book-related word with something that reflects your group, like a drink, food, location or meeting day, then let members vote on a shortlist.
What is a funny book club name?
Tequila Mockingbird, Prose Before Bros, Read Between the Wines and Shelf Indulgence are some of the most popular funny book club names.
Should a book club have a name?
It’s optional, but a name helps build group identity and makes invitations and social media pages easier to manage.