The New York Times Book Club

Those of you who are New York Times subscribers may wish to look into the following invitation.

In January, the club discussed Alan Hollinghurst's Our Evenings, which we'll be discussing later this year. Here is a link to that podcast. which I believe anyone can access (if I did this right).

"Each month, the Book Review Book Club chooses something to discuss with our readers. (This month, it’s “We Do Not Part,” by Han Kang.)

Sometimes it’s a new book that intrigues us; other times it’s an older work that has a new resonance or relevance. We announce our pick at the beginning of every month and invite readers to pose questions and share thoughts in the comments section. And at the end of the month, we devote a podcast episode to the book.

Sounds pretty dreamy, no?

We’ve heard from many of you who’d like to know more about the Book Club. Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions.

How do I participate? Secure a copy of the book in the format of your choice. Immerse yourself and ignore all earthly concerns until you reach the end. Pop over to the comments section of the article announcing the pick to chat with other readers and Book Review editors about what you’ve read.

Is there an official reading schedule? There is not! You’re free to read the book at your own pace over the course of the month.

How can I make sure I know the latest? Read the newsletter! We’ll be sure to share each month’s pick here and send around a link to the podcast discussion when it’s available."