Saoirse Book Club
Join a feminist book club that changes lives – including yours
Read powerful novels by women. Connect with a values-driven community. Receive beautiful snail mail between meetings.
Your monthly membership supports Saoirse Domestic Violence Services.
What is Saoirse Book Club?
Saoirse Book Club is a virtual feminist reading community with an analogue twist.
Six times a year, we gather online to discuss thought-provoking novels by female authors — with members voting on the books we read together.
Between meetings, you’ll receive beautifully curated postal packs filled with:
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A printed book club zine
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Stickers and creative extras
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Thoughtful prompts to deepen your reading experience
It’s part book club, part creative correspondence, part community — and every membership directly supports Saoirse Domestic Violence Services.
Why join Saoirse Book Club?
Read with purpose
Experience the joy of snail mail
Find your people
Support real change
How it works
No heavy time commitment — just meaningful connection.
Join at your chosen tier
Receive your snail mail pack
Vote on upcoming reads
Join the live online discussion every two months
Why Saoirse needs your help
1 in 3 women in Ireland have experienced abuse in a relationship. Your support makes our work possible.
Every day, we help women and their families escape abuse and begin to rebuild their lives.
We have been supporting women and children experiencing domestic violence for 20 years. We provide life-saving and life-changing services – including refuge accommodation, 24/7 helpline, counselling, and children's services.
Thanks to Saoirse Supporters like you, we provide compassionate support to more than 500 families every year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to attend every meeting?
Not at all. Join whenever you can. You can also stay in touch with your fellow Book Club members in our private WhatsApp group.
Do I need to buy the book myself?
Yes — members source their own copy, so you can read in whichever format you prefer.
Where are meetings held?
Online via video call, so you can join from anywhere.
Saoirse doesn't organise in-person meet-ups, but we welcome members to arrange local get-togethers.
When is the next Saoirse Book Club discussion?
Join today and you can attend our next Book Club meeting. It takes place via Zoom on Sunday, 31 May, 7.00-pm - 8.00pm.
Book Club members vote on their preferred time and date for meetings.
What novel is Saoirse Book Club reading next?
Sorry, you need to join to find out! However, we can reveal that our upcoming read is a 2026 novel by an Irish author.
Book Club selections are announced in our snail mail packs.
When will I receive postal packs?
Snail mail packs are sent between meetings and included with active memberships. When you sign up, you'll receive the current pack ASAP.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Your subscription is a monthly donation and can be changed or cancelled whenever you wish.
Where does my money go?
Membership fees directly support Saoirse Domestic Violence Services, helping us support women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
Is this only for readers in Ireland?
The club is open internationally, though postal delivery times may vary.
What kind of books do you read?
We read novels by female authors, with members voting on selections. Selected books might be literary classics, new releases, recent bestsellers or award winners.
A big thank you to Saoirse Book Club members!
Together, we're transforming lives.
Saoirse Domestic Violence Service is a charity registered in Ireland. Charity Registration Number 20058296.
