1st Readers Club

Attention all readers! I’m Nikkole Denson and I manage the book program for Starbucks.  We have been listening to all of your Book Club ideas such as start a book club, Starbooks Club, book circle, and hundreds of others. 

Today, we are pleased to announce that we are starting our first Starbucks book club, called the 1st Readers Club, for those of you who enjoy books, coffee, and great conversation!  We hope this is the start of a very big thing, but we are starting small.  We have created a 1st Readers Club on Starbucks V2V and everyone is welcome to join!  The first book is The House at Sugar Beach, by Helene Cooper.  The idea is to snuggle up in a comfortable chair, read this book, connect through conversation on V2V, then hold a discussion in your local Starbucks store over a great cup of coffee! 

 

Below are some Starbucks stores that members of the 1st readers club are already planning a book discussion.  Check out this action on Starbucks V2V for more information.

  • 3101 PGA Boulevard,Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 1426 E. Route 66,Flagstaff, Arizona
  • 7625 - 170th Ave NE,Redmond, Washington
  • 2135 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, Washington

 



vbpoutsourcing
11/14/2008 1:46 PM

Hi, Nikkole

Let me be the first to comment on this good idea. A Starbucks book club is a great idea! Look what it did for Oprah! The reason this entry got  my attention is because I work at a marketing and accounting firm. That's really good for P.R. if you ever need any assistance with ideas and innovations check out our site too (vbpoutsourcing.com) were idea people too!

ncbarista
11/16/2008 1:43 PM

I read the book "The House at Sugarhill" and let me tell you, it was a wonderful book!  I was glued to each page. I felt as if I was on a journey with the author.  It kind of brought into perspective the history of a family from long ago and where they landed in todays' world. It was well written.  I hope the future books are as riveting.  

Thank you Nikkole!!!

Nikkole Denson
11/18/2008 12:12 PM

vbpoutsourcing:  Thanks very much for your compliment, and taking the time to check out what we are doing.  We are constantly exploring ways to evolve our book program and I’m excited to see growing interest in this area.

Nikkole Denson
11/18/2008 12:13 PM

ncbarista:  Thanks so very much for writing and sharing your thoughts on this book.  I was just as inspired and an engaged as you were while reading “The House At Sugar Beach”, and I chose it not only for it’s quality of writing, but because it tends to educate while being told in such a relatable voice!  I still find it amazing that this was Helene’s true life story!

Yes, we will continue to bring you thoughtful, socially or globally relevant memoirs and novels by new and emerging authors… You should see what’s coming this Spring.  :)

Fanechka
11/29/2008 2:19 AM

Hi Nikkole!

My name is Anna and I manage the third Starbucks Store in Moscow, Russia! Just wanted to share that we've already created such a club here in my store! Got to say there weren't a lot of attends at the first but will definitely work on it!!!! Great idea to have great coffee and chat about great books!!!!

Good luck!!!

Customer
12/2/2008 3:03 PM

Last week we asked the following question: Which Ideas in Action post has been viewed the most? We then

Sean_pgh
12/10/2008 5:16 PM

Would it be possible to start a book club in Pittsburgh?  I'm frustrated because alot of these good ideas never make it to Pittsburgh.  We consume more coffee per capita than any other city in the US.  Why are we left out?

Typo
1/15/2009 12:38 PM

A great idea. As a struggling author, I think Starbucks could help by offering books by local authors that haven't made it to the big-box booksellers. Area managers could solicit new books for review and pick a half dozen local authors to support during a year.

By having those same authors host book-signings at the stores, it brings in new customers and gives us "forever" customers yet one more reason to drop in for a quick cuppa.

Typochondriac

sporkfly
3/4/2009 1:06 PM

We have my book set up in a few local cafes where it does well. It is an interactive book, and the setting is perfect for it.

The book is about to come out an an iPhone App. We are looking at a way to offer a free download to any iPhone user who buys the book at one of these cafes. Perhaps future Readers Club books could be offered at Starbucks the same way? Please contact me if you are interested in any of the details.

Bonustar
3/9/2009 12:52 PM

Hello Nikkole,

I was wondering . . . to extend the Book Club idea . . . what about actually having the books IN the Starbucks stores for people to read while they sip?   Sort of a "Reading Library."

I wondered if I could go into the Starbucks in the building where I live in New York City and offer them a copy of my new book: "What We Do - Working in the Theatre" and a poster to hang on the wall -- Call it "SIP & READ" and people can borrow the book while they are sipping coffee and turn it back in when they leave. Can each individual Starbucks manager make a decision about this idea - or are they tied to only corporate decisions?

Please let me know.

Bo Metzler

http://www.whatwedo-book.com

miapdx
6/11/2009 5:12 PM

Nikkole! What a wonderful idea. I believe that good coffee is conducive to good conversation,and good books stimulate good coversation...I also like the above suggestion of books in the store. If Starbucks provides a shelf, this consumer would bring in some good books...any takers here in Portland, OR?

denisefayheewo
3/21/2010 12:45 PM

Hello Nikkole, As a newly published writer, I'm thrilled to see Starbucks expand the curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee concept! I'd love to know the best way to submit my book, The Bountiful Garden (www.thebountifulgarden.net) for consideration.

Thanks! Denise Fayhee Wolf

LauraJane
3/18/2012 1:20 PM

Great idea Nikkole.  I love the idea of a sort of open forum for book discussion.  How exactly does this work- do you have a designated week or month on a specific book?I have a book I'd like to recommend- how can I send it to you?  Maybe each store group could come up with a rating for each book that could be posted on the Starbuck's website. Can you email me at capbham @ aol.com please.

tzaslavsky
9/19/2012 2:27 AM

Hi Nikkole,

Great idea!  Are you planning to have a book review online?

Maybe adult and Children's book of the week/month?

Thanks,

Tanya


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