Beyond the Page
The Geographical Book Club
A community of curious readers exploring the world through books, guided by the editorial team at Geographical magazine.
What you’ll get
Expertly curated books
Chosen each month by the Geographical editorial team for their insight, beauty and relevance.
Go beyond the page
Editor insights, maps, articles, documentaries and podcasts that bring each book’s themes to life.
Exclusive conversations
Interviews, Q&As and AMAs with authors and experts.
A global community
Share ideas, ask questions and connect with fellow readers on our Discord community.
How it works
Week 1
Book launch
The month’s book is revealed with an introduction from the editor, a reading guide and discussion questions.
Week 2
Explore
Discussion opens on the first half of the book, with editor insights and recommended documentaries, podcasts and articles.
Week 3
Meet the author
An exclusive interview with the author where possible. Readers submit questions ahead of the Q&A.
Week 4
Reflect and Q&A
Final discussion, the book rating is compiled, and the author Q&A goes live.
Two ways to take part
Book Club Reader
Free. Anyone can join.
- Access to the Beyond the Page Discord community
- The monthly book announcement
- Reading guides and discussion questions
- Curated documentaries, podcasts and articles
- What’s on Our Bookshelves, our editors’ current reads
Patron
For Geographical print and digital subscribers
Everything in Book Club Reader, plus
- Exclusive author interviews
- Monthly Q&As with the author
- Patron-only spaces in the community
- Priority access to live events
- Behind the scenes with the Geographical team
Readers read. Patrons make it possible.
Geographical Book of the Year
At the end of the year, members vote for the Geographical Book of the Year, celebrating the title that most inspired and challenged our readers.
Start reading with us
Join Beyond the Page and explore the world one book at a time.
