Announcing My New Book: Men Don't Read (with Updates!)
I'm delighted to announce the publication of my first book, Men Don't Read: The Unlikely Story of the Guys Book Club. No, it's not about movies, but if you're interested in reading, libraries, or book clubs, I think you will enjoy it. UPDATES BELOW
The paperback edition comes out on June 16, but the eBook is available right now. You can pre-order the book at various locations, but the best way to support me is to purchase directly from the publisher.
You can also pre-order from these sites:
The book is currently available in the Anne Arundel County Public Library system and will soon be in the Arlington (TX) Public Library system.
UPDATES:
Although the official release date is Thursday, June 16, many people have already received their pre-ordered copies. You should still be able to pre-order and get the book on or before the June 16 release date.
If you would like the book in your library system, please contact the Materials Management or Acquisitions department of your local library and request the book. It should be available soon from Baker and Taylor as well as Ingram.
Some very kind people have offered to help me promote the book through an upcoming podcast as well as a speaking/signing event. Thank you!
Lastly, if you read and enjoyed the book, it would be very helpful if you left a review on Amazon , BookBaby , Goodreads , or all of the above.
Thank you all!
Here's a short video describing the book:
https://youtu.be/gbWD7E80l6IMen Don't Read has already received several wonderful reviews. Here are a few comments:
"If you love reading, Andy Wolverton's book is for you. Not only does he give great advice for starting and running your own book club, but he also offers quick reviews of some of the world's best books. The list of titles his book club for guys read through will make any enthusiastic reader’s mouth water."
"...an absolute gem of a book. It's a comforting work: part personal history, part guidebook not only for starting a book club, but also for engaging the world (and people) around you. I'd recommend it even if you don't think of yourself as much of a reader—or a joiner."
"If you have ever considered starting a book club, then this book is for you."
"This book will help librarians or patrons create meaningful experiences at their local library. The author describes how he observed a need in his community and then built a successful recurring library program around that need. As a library assistant, I deeply relate to stories he shares about the challenges of engaging library patrons. What's more, he reveals strategies he used to effectively build community around his idea and keep meetings fresh, interesting, and on-topic. I am going to use what I learned from this book to help me create better programming for my public library!"
If you read the book and enjoy it, please consider leaving me a review on BookBaby, Amazon, or Goodreads.
Thank you!
(By the way, I'm working on my next book, which will be about movies.)
