How to tell if Birds of a Feather is for you...
You love getting lost in a great book, but somehow life (and your phone!) keeps getting in the way.
You want to read everything from romantic comedies to who-dunnits to literary gems.
You want to scroll less and read more in 2027.
You dream of being able to talk about books with others, but finding the time (and, let's face it, ENERGY) to leave the house for meetings just feels too hard.
You'd like to belong to a welcoming, caring community of women who send care packages, write letters, and notice when you are having a tough time.
You have decision fatigue and just want someone to tell you what to read!
If you answered yes to any of these,
then YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
Come and join Australia's biggest book club for women led by best-selling author Rebecca Sparrow and beloved English teacher Jane Sullivan.
Words from Birds!
"I really appreciate how you help build people up. I've never been apart of something like this before and it's really encouraging"
Tracey
"This year was my first year as a bird and it was sensational! I have read so many books and my love of reading is reignited."
Cheryle
"I am a premium Birds of a Feather member and just love the books and the live book club meetings. Thank you for bringing back the joy of reading and introducing me to so many books I would not even think about to read.
Many thanks for your inspiration, excitement and love of all things books."
Kathy"This book club has completely changed my reading habits. Last year I read a couple of books. This year I had set my self the goal of reading 26 book in 2026 and at the half way mark of the year I have read 20 books already. Not only has it changed my reading habits, but my on screen time has reduce as well."
Katrina
What kind of books do we read?
Here's a sneak peek at what we'll be reading in 2027
(AND you'll hear from most of the authors themselves!)
January
February
March
April
May
June
PLUS...
We will also discuss BONUS non-fiction & Classics books!
How does an online book club work?
Fall back in love with reading
If your goal is to get back into reading - we got you! Our tips and tricks to get more reading done every day have changed the lives of hundreds of our members. We'll teach you the art of 'incidental reading' and have you finishing a book every month!
Log in to our app for daily reading encouragement and fun features like reading challenges, badges, and streaks.
Read new books
With 11 wildly different page-turners to read from January to November, Birds of a Feather is the perfect way to get your reading mojo back. We glide from delicious whodunnits to literary award-winners. From rom-coms to historical sagas and everything in between.
Finished our book of the month? Hop in to our Birds Library (with over 60 titles to choose from) or the ever-growing list of book recommedations from fellow Birds - you'll never be stuck deciding what to read next!
Access our Birds library
When you become a member you receive access to our entire back-catalogue of resources for every Birds of a Feather book from the past 5 years.
This includes recordings of all our monthly book club conversations and author interviews, our reading notes, 5 years of podcast episodes and more — all available on-demand in our Birds of a Feather app!
Hear from authors
Where did the idea come from? Was the main character based on you? These questions and more are answered in our monthly meetings. In 2027, we'll be talking to some of the world's bestselling authors and getting the story behind the story.
Participate however you like
Our meetings are ONLINE so you can choose to share your ideas or lurk quietly in the background.
PREMIUM members get exclusive invites to our live online meetings, STANDARD members get to watch the recordings or listen via our private podcast channel.
Reading notes
We want you to get the most out of every book. That's why Bec (best-selling author) and Jane (a former English teacher) create reading notes that explore the key themes and literary techniques the author has used. There are also questions to ponder and reflect upon.
Hear from authors
Where did the idea come from? Was the main character based on you? These questions and more are answered in our monthly meetings. In 2027, we'll be talking to some of the world's bestselling authors and getting the story behind the story.
Open yourself up to new friendships!
With over 7000 Birds across Australia and NZ, we have hundreds of local Bird groups gathering together each month (both offline and through our online offerings)! Every member is welcome to join our monthly online Journal Club, Bower Birds (monthly online arts & crafts session), our popular Pen Pal Program or Care Package Program, as well as our in-person meetups, trivia nights, movie outings and more!
From Bunbury, WA to Newcastle, NSW -- our Birds are meeting up in cafes and bookstores across the country, talking books (and life) and forming wonderful new friendships. In person meet-ups are totally optional, of course!
Don't worry,
there's no judgement!
No-judgement is the name of the game in Birds Of A Feather! And that includes not getting the book finished. Let’s face it, life gets in the way sometimes!
Join in anyway! And be part of the discussion (we’ll warn you if there are any spoilers!).
Want the books delivered to your door?
Our memberships are BYO books. However, if you'd like all the books delivered to your door throughout the year, you can purchase one of our special book club subscriptions boxes at checkout.
You'll also be sent a link to purchase once you've joined the membership!
Words from Birds!
"Despite loving reading and being an English teacher by trade I haven’t finished a book for leisure in years. I’ve always struggled to choose a book and to finish it.
I’m so grateful that you do that hard part of choosing for me and I get to simply sink into a great book.
I also love the podcast and the great questions you ask the authors. Hearing you speak about the book and interview the author gives me motivation to finish the book."
Mikayla
"Bec & Jane, 2026 New Bird. Just a big thank u.
I retired this year & the BOAF bookclub is one of the most life affirming, connected, kind, funny, intelligent, compassionate groups I have ever had the absolute pleasure to be a part of.
Tales from the Nest chat is a delight, totally love the honest, sparky chats & the segues which are fascinating.
Totally enjoying the face 2 face group spin offs.
This group is like a big warm hug, connected & something special."
Leanne
"I have just signed up, and excited to start reading more consistently without having to do the hardest part of reading… searching for, and then choosing a book!"
Kelly
“Bec, Jane, Em and Mim, you all work so hard to keep this place supportive, uplifting and inclusive. Thanks to the tone you all set, this really is the friendliest place on the internet.
Thank you all. You continue to remind us that reading is not a competition but a way to connect, explore and expand our experiences. I know my view of the world has definitely been positively influenced since becoming a Bird.”
Kara
2027 Membership
January - November
$1 dollar from every membership sold goes
toward the "Read to Me: Baby's First Storytime" initiative.
(All memberships are BYO books)
MOST POPULAR
Standard Membership
*Auto-renewed annually
$143 / Year
$121 / Year
SIGN UP BY 11 NOV
Early bird special!
11 FABULOUS page-turners!
Members-only Birds of a Feather App.
On demand access to FIVE YEARS of book club content and exclusive author interviews (valued at $605).
Insightful monthly reading notes.
Private podcast subscription.
Fortnightly member emails.
Two bonus Classics masterclasses.
Access to our exclusive lively Facebook group.
Monthly giveaways!
Bonus community activities including in-person meet ups, our Journal Club, Arts & Craft Club, Pen Pal Program, Care Package Program & more!
Our STANDARD membership is perfect for anyone who feels they'd be too busy to attend live meetings.
Watch the video or listen to the meeting in your own time while you're walking the dog, cooking dinner or folding laundry!
Premium Membership
*Auto-renewed annually
$276 / Year
PREMIUM Members get EVERYTHING in the standard membership, PLUS...
Enjoy exclusive, invitation-only access to our monthly LIVE Zoom Bookchats—held at 7:30 pm AEST on the last Monday of each month—where you’ll join Bec, Jane, and fellow Birds from across Australia.
Our PREMIUM membership is for anyone who loves to connect in real time with Australian authors — engage in lively discussion, author interviews, and real-time Q&As with some of the nation’s best-selling writers.
"I really appreciate how you help build people up. I've never been apart of something like this before and it's really encouraging"
Tracey
"This year was my first year as a bird and it was sensational! I have read so many books and my love of reading is reignited."
Cheryle
"I am a premium Birds of a Feather member and just love the books and the live book club meetings. Thank you for bringing back the joy of reading and introducing me to so many books I would not even think about to read.
Many thanks for your inspiration, excitement and love of all things books."
Kathy"This book club has completely changed my reading habits. Last year I read a couple of books, maybe. This year I had set my self the goal of reading 26 book in 2026 (I stole someone else’s goal that I thought sounds good) and at the half way mark of the year I have read 20 books already. Not only has it change my reading habits, but my on screen time has reduce as well."
Katrina
"Despite loving reading and being an English teacher by trade I haven’t finished a book for leisure in years. I’ve always struggled to choose a book and to finish it.
I’m so grateful that you do that hard part of choosing for me and I get to simply sink into a great book.
I also love the podcast and the great questions you ask the authors. Hearing you speak about the book and interview the author gives me motivation to finish the book."
Mikayla
"Bec & Jane, 2026 New Bird. Just a big thank u.
I retired this year & the BOAF bookclub is one of the most life affirming, connected, kind, funny, intelligent, compassionate groups I have ever had the absolute pleasure to be a part of.
Tales from the Nest chat is a delight, totally love the honest, sparky chats & the segues which are fascinating.
Totally enjoying the face 2 face group spin offs.
This group is like a big warm hug, connected & something special."
Leanne
"I have just signed up, and excited to start reading more consistently without having to do the hardest part of reading… searching for, and then choosing a book!"
Kelly
“Bec, Jane, Em and Mim, you all work so hard to keep this place supportive, uplifting and inclusive. Thanks to the tone you all set, this really is the friendliest place on the internet.
Thank you all. You continue to remind us that reading is not a competition but a way to connect, explore and expand our experiences. I know my view of the world has definitely been positively influenced since becoming a Bird.”
Kara
Words from Birds!
Meet your hosts
Rebecca Sparrow
Co-Founder, author & friendship expert
Bec Sparrow is an acclaimed writer, speaker, podcaster, and passionate advocate for prioritising connection and belonging in an increasingly lonely world.
Bec wrote her first book of short stories and (dubious) poems at the age of eight. Today she is the author of seven books, including the best-selling novel The Girl Most Likely, her best-selling book for teens Find Your Tribe (and nine other things I wish I'd known in high school) and her most recent book, Out Of The Box: a one-step guide for navigating neurodivergence, co-authored with Madonna King.
For the past 20 years, Bec has worked with thousands of tweens, teens, and adults, giving them the skills to find friends and build authentic connections. Her friendship webinars are watched in loungerooms across the world.
Most importantly, though, Bec loves books. LOVES BOOKS. There are wonky piles of books all through Bec's house - on shelves, in hallways, under cupboards and beds, and on the kitchen table. She grew up escaping into the pages of Milly-Molly-Mandy and Anne of Green Gables and the works of Enid Blyton and Judy Blume.
It's true - Bec has a very bad habit of dog-earing pages instead of using a bookmark. THE SHAME! But she truly believes that a great book can change your life, and it's her mission to get everyone reading more.
Bec lives in Brisbane with her husband and three kids and two rambunctious Labradoodles, Reuben and Wanda. Her favourite books are Charlotte's Web by E.B. White, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, and The Best Kind of Beautiful by Frances Whiting.
As the co-host and co-founder of Birds of a Feather, Bec's dream has always been to connect women across Australia - both online and offline, city and country - through a shared love of unputdownable books.
Jane Sullivan
Co-Founder & Book Whisperer
By day, Jane Sullivan co-hosts Birds of a Feather, Australia’s fastest-growing online book club for women, and by night, she’s probably under a doona with a good book (some habits never change). She’s also the creator of Scholarly, an online tutoring platform supporting high school students across Queensland.
A lifelong reader, Jane was the kid who stayed up late with a flashlight, determined to finish “just one more chapter.” Her love of literature led her to study English at university, where she fell for voices as diverse as Shakespeare, Charlotte Brontë, Vikram Seth, and Arundhati Roy. She spent 15 years sharing that passion as an English teacher before becoming a professional book club host, public speaker, wedding celebrant, and online course creator. She also spent five years running book clubs for kids, teens, and teachers at her favourite Brisbane bookstore.
Now, Jane pours her biblio-zest (yes, she made that word up) and literary nous into Birds of a Feather, creating a warm, thoughtful space where women connect over great reads. When she’s not recommending books or running her literary ventures, she’s wrangling her four young sons and gently encouraging their love of reading (with plenty of picture books on repeat).
Firm favourites: Still Life by Sarah Winman, My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante, Dusk by Robbie Arnott.
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