The Brown Paper Book Club

For the Love of Books

Books have always been a constant in my life—companions that travel with me across genres, formats, and time zones. Whether in print, e-books, or audiobooks, I love the ritual of reading and discovering stories that linger.

During our expat years in Auckland, New Zealand, I ordered secondhand books by post. From my writing desk, I would watch the postman slip brown paper-wrapped parcels into a wooden postbox nestled between towering green boxwood hedges. There was something magical about those deliveries—the anticipation, the weight of the books in my hands, the worlds waiting to unfold. To honor that memory and the books that filled our shelves, I created The Brown Paper Book Club—a place for kindred spirits who love to read and share.

You’re welcome to join us in our private Facebook group [here]. If you track your reads on Goodreads, you can explore book recommendations from Jeanne & The Brown Paper Book Club [here].

I also write about my favorite books on my blog.

Happy reading!