To stand out dramatically in 2026, all you need to do is read.
Just 7% of adults are currently part of a book club.
That's why we set up Athenaeum. To get back into regular, deep reading, and to discuss the great works of Western Civilization with our friends.
So far we've covered Augustine's Confessions, Dante's Inferno, The Count of Monte Cristo, Don Quixote, etc.
Join us.
If you want to support our efforts, please consider a paid subscription. It makes a huge difference to the time and resources we can dedicate to this project. Paid members get:
- Live book club discussions (biweekly)
- Access to our incredible community chat
- Essays to guide you through the Great Books
- All past recordings, essays, and podcasts
- Ability to vote on what we read next...
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