Where nonfiction meets nature, and curiosity finds its people.
what it is
A nonfiction book club for curious, open-hearted women who want more from their reading—and their lives.
We gather around a monthly theme (not a single book), explore ideas through curated reads, and meet in nature to stretch our minds, bodies, and boundaries.
how it works
01. Tell us what you like
When you join Not Another Book Club, you fill in your reading prefs—genres, pace, how much curation you want—we take it from there.02. Get matched with books
Each quarter, we handpick nonfiction reads based on your interests + the theme. You can borrow up to two books at a time (and yes, more later as we grow).03. Read, return, repeat
Books are sent to your nearest PUDO locker. Read at your pace (ideally within a month, max 3). Done? Send them back and grab your next picks—or wait for next quarter’s fresh drop.04.Join the (smart, funny) convo
Members get access to a private WhatsApp group where we chat about books, ideas, the theme of the quarter—and generally geek out together.05. Join immersive nature-based meet-ups
For those based in Cape Town, our Field Tripper package includes monthly best-in-class, nature-based meet-ups.
more on our meet-ups
We love a good flat white as much as the next person—but Not Another Book Club believes in taking things outside (and up a notch).Our in-person gatherings aren’t your run-of-the-mill "sit-and-chat-about-a-book" situations. These are immersive, nature-based experiences designed to move your body, stretch your mind, and nourish your soul. Think cold plunges, forest trails, mushroom foraging, hiking in the mountains, snorkelling in the kelp forests, moonrise hikes, outdoor saunas, veld foraging, rock climbing, and even learning to surf (yes, even if you’ve never touched a board in your life).Each month, we meet around a quarterly theme and explore it through carefully selected, best-in-class activities led by pros who know their stuff. No dodgy equipment, no awkward team-building vibes—just genuinely high-quality, thoughtful experiences that align with the topics we’re reading and the things we’re curious about.Whether it’s your first time trying something new or your tenth, every meet-up is designed to:~Spark curiosity
~Encourage play and exploration
~Help you learn something cool and unexpected (maybe you discover your next hobby or sport?)
~Create space to connect with other women who are just as multifaceted as youOh, and don’t worry—there’s always room to relax, laugh, and just be, too. We believe a wild ocean dip followed by deep conversation and good snacks is pretty much peak living.So if you're looking for a community of brainy, bold, and slightly book-obsessed women who like their conversations deep and their nature time real—you’ve found it.
why join
Because you’ve outgrown shallow reads and surface-level friendships.
Because you want to move, think, feel, and grow with women who get you.
Because you’re not “just” a reader—you’re a seeker. A question-asker. A soul who thrives on deep thought, great convos, and wide-open skies.
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