Heart and Soul
Book Chats
The Walking Book Club is good for the mind, body, and soul too!
Heart and Soul book chats are virtual gatherings that have a philanthropic aspect.
We pair authors or books with a humanitarian cause. Instead of bringing a bottle of wine or dessert to a book club gathering, we ask that you make a small donation (if able) to participate.
Together, we can make a difference.
Our Next Heart and Soul Book Chats:
Sally Hepworth, author of The Soulmate.
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2023 at 7:30 PM EST
Tara Schuster, author of Glow in the F*cking Dark.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM EST
Alka Joshi, author of The Perfumist of Paris.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM EST
Subscribe to The Walking Book Club e-magazine to register:
When you purchase The Walking Book Club e-Magazine, you are automatically registered for this quarter's Heart and Soul author book chats.
This Spring 2023 digital magazine has 53 pages including audiobook extras for all group selections, The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth and Glow in the F*cking Dark by Tara Schuster, and The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi.
Your subscription helps keep The Walking Book Club community viable and gives 50% to a charity with our vision.
You’re first in line to question and comment directly to authors and narrators.
You can choose to purchase a single issue or subscribe quarterly and save. If you choose to subscribe, you will be automatically charged $27.99 and sent a new magazine PDF every three months. To cancel your subscription at any time, please email Julie directly.
Together we can make a difference.
Our Past Heart and Soul Book Chats included:
Maggie Doyne, author of Between the Mountains and the Sky to benefit BlinkNow.
Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve to benefit BlinkNow.
Kirsten Chen, author, and Catherine Ho, narrator of Counterfeit to benefit The Ripple Center.
A book club like yours, that’s potentially diverse, can really promote positive change. Anything that gets people talking and listening outside their own bubble of reality is a really important thing right now, I think. So keep up the great work.”
– Jeanine Cummins, author, American Dirt
This is a time when so many people need connection and a bit of an escape from everyday strife, and you’re reaching out and providing both, plus a reason to get out and walk, another thing that helps us all keep on keeping on.”
– Lisa Wingate, author, The Book of Lost Friends
Connecting to issues through creative work is a fantastic way to engage and create solutions to themes dealt with in the work. Your choice of books and access to the authors is the key to expanding the possibilities and influence of your great idea.”
– Yareli Arizmendi, narrator, American Dirt
What participants have to say
“This was an amazing and insightful discussion! So glad I was able to join. Thank you Julie for setting this up and for all your do for The Walking Book Club.”
“Thank you for this great dialogue in the book chat. I have found it to be very thought-provoking.”
“I loved the book chat, the author, and the charity you chose Julie. I really appreciate you organizing these events!”
“What a wonderful hour! Fascinating and inspiring, thank you.”
“I had tears in my eyes throughout the call.”
“Amazing, enlightening, and inspiring dialogue! Thank you!”
About Julie Kaminski
Julie is the creator of numerous small group training curriculum including Fitness Plus and The Walking Book Club. She has thirty years’ experience working in private practice, major corporations, clubs, and health centers.
Julie’s areas of expertise include: group counseling, dynamic group instruction, creative solutions and project management. Extensive experience in designing custom programs for individuals and groups. Knowledgeable in all areas of wellness, including fitness, health, nutrition, eating behaviors, stress management and spiritual fulfillment. Coaching skills include the application of motivational interviewing, goal setting theory, and appreciative inquiry. She completed University of Pennsylvania’s Foundations of Positive Psychology and is the author of The Flourishing Home.