Kirjaklubi
Kirjaklubi is a term used in Finnish to denote a book club—an organized group of readers who meet to discuss a pre-selected book. Kirjaklube are commonly run by libraries, bookstores, schools, or cultural organizations and aim to foster reading, discussion, and exposure to a range of authors and genres. They can be regular programs within libraries, part of a bookstore's community outreach, or standalone groups formed by readers themselves.
A typical kirjaklubi selects a book either by the group, a committee, or the retailer or librarian;
Formats vary: in-person meetings in libraries or cafés, online meetings via video conferencing, or hybrid arrangements.
Benefits of kirjaklubi include social connection, exposure to new authors, deeper engagement with reading, and development
See also: book club; reading group; literary events and festivals.