sarah cole

I create engaging book club discussion guides, thought-provoking questions, and reader resources that help authors connect deeply with their audience.

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Falling for Weak Arguments

Without a group testing your logic, it’s easy to accept weak arguments in non-fiction or flawed character choices in fiction. Challenge your assumptions! ⚖️📚 #LiteraryDebate #BookClub #CriticalEye #BookTok #SmartReading

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Overlooking Brilliant Subplots

Focused only on the main character? You’re likely ignoring the brilliant side stories and character arcs that make a book great. 🎭📖 #BookDetails #BookClub #Subplots #BookTok #ReadingCommunity

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Missing Vital Historical Context

A book’s true meaning often lies in when it was written. Reading solo means missing crucial historical context that changes everything. 🏛️📖 #HistoricalContext #BookClub #LiteraryHistory #BookTok #ReadSmart

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Growing Social Isolation

Reading is peaceful, but reading completely isolated gets lonely. Connect your quiet passion with a vibrant community of fellow book lovers! ☕📚 #BookCommunity #BookClub #ReaderLife #Bookish #ConnectThroughBooks

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

No One to Share the Endings With

That massive plot twist just melted your brain... and you have nobody to text about it?! Don’t suffer through plot twists in silence. 😱📚 #PlotTwist #BookClub #BookishProblems #BookTok #ReaderRelatable

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Surface-Level Interpretations

Skimming through books alone only gives you the surface. Unpacking chapters in a group reveals the rich, hidden layers below. 🌊📚 #DeepReads #BookClub #LiteraryTalk #BookTok #ReadDeeper

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Severe Lack of Mental Workout

Passive scrolling numbs the mind; active reading sharpens it. Without deep book debates, your brain misses out on a serious workout. 💡📖 #MentalFitness #BookClub #CriticalThinking #BookTok #BrainPower

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Forgetting What You Just Read

Finish a book and forget the plot two weeks later? Discussing key twists with a community seals the story in your memory forever. 🧠📚 #BookDiscussion #BookClub #Memory #Bookish #ReadAndRemember

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Endless Scrolling Fatigue

Swapping book pages for endless screen scrolling leaves your brain drained. A dedicated book club gives you a reason to log off and tune in. 📵📖 #DigitalDetox #BookClub #UnplugAndRead #BookTok #MindfulLiving

[Linnae @Linnaeus_Writer]

You guys!! I'm gonna be published!

In case you hadn't heard yet, I have a short story coming out in the Ember & Vine Fiction Anthology this fall!! The anthology includes 15 short stories by a slew of crazy talented authors and it launches Nov 3, 2026.

Can't wait!! 🥳
#readers

[Jennifer Chastain @JenniferCwrites]

I love listening to the rain while reading. It's so relaxing. Anyone else? #amreading #books #booksandrain #relaxing

[Ronan Beckman 📖✍️📚 @ronanbeckman]

Has anyone else seen this? I'm hoping it is real, as it is a significant reduction in the amount of books an author can upload at one time. Hope it can stem some of the ai avalanche we've been experiencing.

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

The Pain of Reading Slumps

When you read alone, a bad book can trigger a month-long reading slump. A vibrant book club keeps your momentum alive through every page! ⚡📖 #ReadingSlump #BookClub #BookTok #BookishCommunity #KeepReading

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Missing the Author’s Real Goal

Read a book and totally missed the point? Reading alone means subtle themes and author intentions slip right past you unnoticed. 🔍📚 #LiteraryAnalysis #BookClub #BookTok #ReadDeeper #BookishLife

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Losing Your Critical Thinking

When you stop analyzing what you read, your critical thinking rusts. Debate, dissect, and question stories to keep your mind sharp! 🧠📚 #CriticalThinking #BookClub #BrainHealth #BookTok #LiteraryCommunity

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Getting Stuck in One Genre

Stuck reading the exact same trope on repeat? Reading solo makes it easy to stay safe, but you miss out on entire literary worlds waiting for you. 🧭📚 #GenreHopping #BookRecommendations #BookClub #Bookworm #ExpandYourHorizons

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Giving Up Halfway Through

How many half-finished books are sitting on your nightstand? Without a group keeping you accountable, amazing endings get left behind. 💤📖 #DNF #ReadingGoals #BookClub #BookCommunity #FinishTheBook

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

The Trap of the Echo Chamber

Reading only what you agree with locks you in an echo chamber. Without a reading group to challenge your takes, your perspective stays trapped in one box. 📦📖 #BookClub #EchoChamber #CriticalThinking #BookTok #ReadBroadly

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

Keeping Classic Books Alive

Classics don't have to feel like homework! Reading timeless literature with a modern group revitalizes old stories for today's world. 🏛️📖 #ClassicLiterature #BookClub #TimelessReads #BookTok #LiteraryCommunity

[sarah cole @sarah_cols]

The Art of Literary Debate

It’s not just about liking or disliking a book it’s about defending why. Master the art of respectful literary debate at your next meeting! 🏛️📚 #LiteraryDebate #BookClub #CriticalThinking #Bookish #ReadWithUs