Need To Read Book Club is an innovative two-in-one program that combines reading and service for middle school aged students. Started by a middle school student, the goal of Need To Read Book Club is to empower kids in their communities through reading. By meeting students where they are and showing them how to serve others, we create enthusiastic readers and community leaders!

"I have been in the NTRBC all this year. I initially joined so I'd get better as a reader and become more intelligent, but I've found out there is so much more to it! I love reading and sharing with others about the books. The teachers really seem to enjoy it, too, and it is fun getting to know them outside of the classroom!"
-NTRBC book club member

It’s big… really BIG! Plus, it’s FUN and easy to play! Just download questions, lay out the big fuzzy 4 ½ x 6 ½ foot game board, and roll the big fuzzy dice. Need To Read BIG GAME comes as a free first-year bonus for club chapters. You will be surprised how serious, thought-provoking discussion can be mixed with hilarity – making your book club meetings unforgettable!

Need To Read Bookstore is a nonprofit book store. Purchase titles from our KEY READ booklists or from an extensive inventory of books, DVDs, and CDs. We have all the latest titles. Your purchase will help support our mission to encourage reading and service among middle school students.

One of the things that makes Need To Read Book Club unique is that it was started by a middle school student for middle school students. Founder, Emily Conrad, combined reading and service to create inspiring results! Lean more about her inspiration, experience, and future Need To Read plans.

Need To Read Book Club members make a real difference in their communities! Through the “Reading For Others” service project, members raise money to buy and distribute new books to children in need. It’s all about kids making a difference through reading!

Need To Read Book Club really works because our program incentives appeal to the intrinsic desires of all middle school students, despite socio-economic or reading levels. Plus, we have extensive resources that make it easy for teachers and facilitators to make it fun!