--- title: abbysreadingroom --- [Skip to content](https://smilesforabby.org/abbysreadingroom#main-content) ![SFA - White text](https://smilesforabby.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SFA%20-%20White%20text.png?width=500&height=449&name=SFA%20-%20White%20text.png) ![SFA - Rainbow](https://smilesforabby.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SFA%20-%20Rainbow.png?width=492&height=333&name=SFA%20-%20Rainbow.png) - [Home](https://smilesforabby.org/home-1) - [About](https://smilesforabby.org/about) - [Care Packages](https://smilesforabby.org/care-package) - [Resources](https://smilesforabby.org/resources) - [Support](https://smilesforabby.org/support) - [Abby's Reading Room](https://smilesforabby.org/abbysreadingroom) - [Home](https://smilesforabby.org/home-1) - [About](https://smilesforabby.org/about) - [Care Packages](https://smilesforabby.org/care-package) - [Resources](https://smilesforabby.org/resources) - [Support](https://smilesforabby.org/support) - [Abby's Reading Room](https://smilesforabby.org/abbysreadingroom) DONATE [DONATE](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=S4FUPMM9N4J6U) # Abby's Reading Room A space to connect, reflect and find a little escape through reading.  Our book club was created to build community and connection. It offers a sense of normalcy and a shared escape through reading and conversation. We'll have monthly virtual meetings, about an hour long, with facilitated discussions. It is open for anyone impacted by cancer, including patients, survivors, caregivers, family and friends.  We'd love to have you join us! ![Abbys Reading Room IG-1](https://smilesforabby.org/hubfs/Abbys%20Reading%20Room%20IG-1.png "Abbys Reading Room IG-1") ## How do I participate? Visit our Bookclubs page to sign up with your email and receive updates on meeting dates and book selections. [SIGN UP](http://bookclubs.com/clubs/6102451/join/5b6fb8f4) ### Cozy Up With Our Book of the Month *The Pumpkin Spice Cafe* by Laurie Gilmore Join us for our book club discussion on **Sunday, November 15** at **7:00pm EST | 4:00pm PST**. In The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore, Jeanie leaves her office job to run her aunt’s café in the cozy town ofDream Harbor. She meets Logan, a grumpy local farmer, and sparks fly despite their opposite personalities. As theirromance grows, Jeanie discovers the magic of small-town life and the courage to start fresh. This cozy autumn romance isfilled with pumpkin spice, love, and new beginnings. ![139391940.jpg-2](https://smilesforabby.org/hs-fs/hubfs/139391940.jpg-2.png?width=295&height=450&name=139391940.jpg-2.png "139391940.jpg-2") --- #### How can I sign up? Join our book club by creating an account [here](http://bookclubs.com/clubs/6102451/join/5b6fb8f4). You’ll receive updates on upcoming selections, meeting dates and times, and details on how to join our virtual discussions via Zoom. --- #### Where can I get the book of the month? There are several easy ways to get a copy! We recommend starting with your local library to keep costs low. Many libraries offer digital options through apps like Libby, OverDrive, or Hoopla, where you can borrow eBooks or audiobooks right on your phone or tablet. You can also read eBooks using the Kindle app. If you prefer a physical copy or want to see which nearby libraries have the book available, try searching on [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org)and be sure your location is updated. Prefer to own your copy? You can purchase the book or audiobook from your local bookstore or online through Amazon. --- #### How are books selected each month? Our book club is member-driven! We invite everyone to submit 2–3 book recommendations they’d like the group to read. These suggestions are added to a shared list, and at each meeting, members vote to choose the next book. If a book isn’t selected, it stays on our master list and can be voted on in future months. Our group is open to a wide range of genres, including historical fiction, history, thrillers, true crime, romance, fantasy/adventure, and anything fast-paced with strong characters—so feel free to recommend what you’re excited about! Smiles for Abby is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Pennsylvania. EIN: 99-1770144.  PO Box 393, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022 Copyright © 2024–2026 Smiles for Abby | All Rights Reserved  [Follow us on Facebook](https://m.facebook.com/people/Smiles-for-Abby/61550533806776/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/smiles_for_abby?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/@abbypiskel6495)