Our Sociology Book Club delves into the social and historical forces that shape how we live, work, and connect—with each other and the world around us. We read a mix of fiction and nonfiction that explores themes like identity, inequality, institutions, culture, politics, and change. From contemporary novels to groundbreaking research and historical accounts, each book sparks meaningful conversation and fresh perspectives. We strive to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and constructive dialogue in a welcoming, thoughtful space.
Sociology Bookclub |
Every Fourth Wednesday of the Month | 6pm
No December Bookclub - Enjoy your holiday
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Our Sociology Bookclub Discord is an exclusive space for book club members to continue discussions beyond our in-person meetups. If you loved or hated the monthly pick, want to share additional reads, or just connect with fellow social science book lovers, this is your place!
House Rule: Don’t be a dick. We follow the same respectful and inclusive community guidelines as our in-store discussions.
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Upcoming Books
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January
📘 January pick : Of Boys and Men
👤Author: Richard V Reeves
Why are boys and men struggling in school, work, and well-being—even as the world becomes more equal? In Of Boys and Men, scholar Richard V. Reeves digs into the data with clarity and compassion, examining educational gaps, job-market shifts, mental-health crises, and the social expectations that leave many boys drifting.
Reeves doesn’t argue against women’s progress—instead, he shows how supporting boys and men is part of building a healthier, more balanced society. With evidence-based solutions and a tone that’s thoughtful rather than alarmist, this book invites us to reconsider what equity means for everyone.
A clear, engaging read for anyone curious about the science, sociology, and real-world policy behind one of today’s most urgent conversations.
✨ Perfect for readers who love:
Social science grounded in real data
Thoughtful, nuanced discussions about gender
Books like The Righteous Mind or Invisible Women
Research-driven approaches to modern cultural problems
⚠️ Topics included:
Gender inequality
Academic and economic disparities
Mental-health challenges
Shifting cultural expectations for boys and men
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February
📘 February pick : The Tipping Point
👤 Author : Malcolm Gladwell
Why do some ideas explode while others barely spark? In The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell unpacks the fascinating science behind viral trends, human behavior, and that magic moment when an idea crosses a threshold and spreads like wildfire. 💡🔥
From fashion crazes to crime drops to overnight sensations, Gladwell shows how small, precisely placed changes can trigger massive cultural shifts—just like a social epidemic. Named one of the best books of the decade by The A.V. Club and The Guardian, this breakthrough debut remains a go-to guide for understanding influence in the real world. 🌍📈
As Michael Lewis says:
“A wonderful page-turner about a fascinating idea that should affect the way every thinking person looks at the world.”
If you love books that make you watch your everyday life like a data-driven detective… this is your December pick. 🔍🤝
✨ For fans of…
Behavioral science & big-idea nonfiction 🧠📚
Freakonomics, Outliers, and Invisible Influence 📘
Trend-spotting, social psychology, and cultural puzzles 🌐🧩
Stories that blend research with real human behavior 📢👥
Books that shift how you see the world around you 💭✨
⚠️ Topics Included:
Social contagion
Marketing & influence
Group behavior
Crime dynamics
Trend psychology
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March
📘 March Pick: Amusing Ourselves to Death
👤 Author : Neil Postman
What happens when media and politics stop informing us… and start entertaining us? Neil Postman asked that question back in 1985, and somehow his warning feels even more accurate now—like he glanced at the future, sighed, and said, “Yep, called it.”
As CNN once put it:
“It’s unlikely that Trump has ever read Amusing Ourselves to Death, but his ascent would not have surprised Postman.”
Postman’s central claim is sharp and unsettling: when television (and now the internet, smartphones, and every glowing rectangle in our lives) becomes the dominant way we receive information, our public discourse reshapes itself to fit the medium. Politics, journalism, education, even religion—everything bends toward entertainment. And the result? A world that looks uncomfortably close to the one Orwell warned us about.
Originally published nearly 40 years ago, this book remains a prophetic, clear-eyed critique of media culture and a guide for how we might reclaim seriousness, truth, and depth in a world obsessed with spectacle.
If you’ve ever wondered why everything feels like a performance—and what we lost along the way—this is your February read. 📺🔍
✨ For fans of…
Media theory & cultural criticism 💭📡
1984, Brave New World, and modern dystopian commentary 📘⚠️
Sociology that explains the “why” behind our chaotic timelines 🧠
Books that challenge how we consume news, politics, and entertainment 🔍
Thought-provoking nonfiction that sparks big discussions ☕👥
⚠️ Topics Included:
Media manipulation & spectacle
Political communication
Public discourse
Technology’s influence on society
The shift from information to entertainment