Every Tuesday
Meet your people
Book your seat to have a meaningful conversation with five new people.
SAVE 25% on your first Club Meeting with code: LETSREAD
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SAVE 25% on your first Club Meeting with code: LETSREAD - UNTIL TUESDAY -
What people say about after school…
“After school is The sexier, modern version of a book club for the busy New Yorker.”
— Shweta M.
I had a blast at After School, and *super inhale* made three new friends at my very first one!
— Margaret A.
“After School is easily one of my favorite recent discoveries.”
— Cindy M.
“After School is a phenomenal idea that brings together people who love to read and think and creates an opportunity for genuine and personal connection”
— Kyle W.
Where we are…
Club meetings can take place at multiple locations within our designated areas.
New York City
Toronto
More cities coming soon, click here to request a city or neighborhood.
How DOES IT work?
Complete a quick form to tell us about your interests and we’ll match you with a compatible reading group.
Our editors assign your group a contemporary magazine article to read before you meet up.
We book a table at a local bar and provide you with conversation prompts about the article you read. It’s like a book club.
Let us know what you thought of your group and reading selection and we’ll build a stronger community.
How do we choose Articles?
Our editors select reported stories, personal essays, or short fiction from well-known publications.
Sometimes, we’ll use articles that dominate the discourse, like Bad Art Friend or Cat Person.
We stay away from politics and hot-button issues. We want you to be stimulated not mad.
We always ask for your feedback to better choose stories that provoke thought and spark joy.
FAQs about After School
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After School includes matching to a reading group, article selection, discussion worksheet, and table booking. The cost of drinks or food are paid directly at the bar.
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We form your reading group based on your interests, age and gender distribution, and location.
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We vary start times to fit different schedules. Check the start time when you book your date.
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Cost vary by city and your subscription choice. You can buy a one time ticket, or a monthly subscription that allows you to attend as many reading groups as you want in a month.
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Email us at hello@joinafterschool.org