#174: Family Book Club

#174: Family Book Club

From Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance by Torn

January 28, 2026 · 40 min · Season 7 · Episode 171

About this episode

In this episode, Mimi and Athena discuss how to create a family book club that fosters curiosity and connection without adding pressure.

No pressure, Torn Tribe—this isn’t the kind of book club where you pretend you read the book. 😅 In this episode, Mimi and Athena share how a family “book club” can be a simple, organic way to build curiosity, connection, and conversation —without adding another assignment to your plate. Torn Thought: What’s something your family is curious about right now—and how can you make space for it during your week? What we cover: Reading without the guilt: Audiobooks, Kindle, graphic novels, newspapers… it all counts. Make it a ritual, not a chore: carving out a calm, screen-free “reading corner” moment (even if it’s just 10 minutes). Use what you already have: lean into school reading lists and curriculum so you’re not adding extra work. Let interests lead the way: sports stats, history, music, biographies, and “why did they say that?” pop-culture references become the doorway to learning. Graphic novels = real literacy: visual storytelling builds detail, inference, and stronger comprehension. Books as a parenting shortcut: use stories to open hard conversations (without the awkward lecture). Family sharing styles: some read together, some read separately, and some read different…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mimi, Athena

Topics covered

  • family book club
  • reading
  • curiosity
  • connection
  • literacy
  • storytelling

Keywords

  • family book club
  • reading rituals
  • audiobooks
  • graphic novels
  • literacy
  • parenting
  • storytelling

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Organizations: Torn

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