About Us
Our Vision Statement
To bring together a group of remarkable book-loving individuals to read and discuss books anytime they decide, support the literary industry, and advocate for book access and reading equality. And instead of doing it alone, we create global alliances and collaborate with partners to collect, donate, and distribute books to communities and individuals with little or no access to books and libraries worldwide.
Our Passion and Motivation
We take a book to bed to read. A good book is the nicest of friends. It's not squeamish and doesn't snore.
We network and make new friends
We develop leadership and public speaking skills
We expand our perspective of the world we live in by reading
We improve our writing skills
We have fun too. We celebrate milestones.
We better communicate and bridge our differences of opinion.
We Invite You
We like to read
So like a good neighbor, we invite you to join the Modern Book Club.
Reading is a game-changer
We read and discuss books that positively impact our lives and our communities.
We like to travel
And we invite you to join us on this adventurous journey. The more books we read, the more places we'll go.
"That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet."-Jhumpa Lahiri.
Joining Us Has Endless Benefits
It expands the fount of inspiration and knowledge
It motivates growth, commitment to a lifelong interest in and appreciation for reading
It enables us to develop a lasting friendship. Such camaraderie can grow and flow into the workplace.
It motivates us to read and make time to meet, discuss, and do other activities. This can double the positive impact.
It promotes critical thinking and a profound understanding of our world.
Meet Our Management Team
Program Faciliator
Starts the meeting. Holds people accountable. Leads the setting up of goals or projects. Oversees the implementation of those goals. Coordinates programs and activities. Votes out of the Island disruptive members and those who habitually fail to read the book club assignment. Leads the executive team of the Club.
Logistics Coordinator
Makes certain meeting venues are proper, spacious, and safe. Makes sure the appropriate materials-pencils, writing pads, etc.- are available for the smooth running of the Club. Spearheads the collection, storage, and distribution of books.
Communications Coordinator
Reminds members of meetings. Takes attendance. Recommends appropriate and effective communication media. Manages social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Activity Coordinator
Plans activities. Organizes outings and fun activities. Keeps things interesting.
Timekeeper
Keeps things moving. Sticks to the schedule. Makes sure everyone’s voice is heard.
Recorder
Takes notes. Documents action steps. summarizes meetings. Keeps folks on track or updated.