PAPER/CUTS

A book club for those who yearn.

Paper/Cuts is an asynchronous book club for those interested in the intersection of Booktok culture and literary criticism.

Hosted by:

Gabriella Guava

romance reader, “wuthering heights” defender, determined hobbyist, culture analyst, amateur book binder, jacob elordi stan, Gothic lover, & paint-by-numbers doer

Elaine Karst

aspiring author, fantasy reader, recovering eldest daughter, serial cryer, interior design enthusiast, comfort movie rewatcher, proud dog-earer, & oxford comma apologist

Book Club FAQ

  • Paper/Cuts is an asynchronous book club that utilizes critical lenses to examine literary works and the cultures in which they emerged. 

    We’re beginning with Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas, and if all goes well, we hope to continue with another bewitching book.

    Over an 8-week period, you can expect a slew of layered deep dives, helpful resources, and the occasional crafty activity.

    Our goal: Prepare you for ACOTAR 6 while offering nuanced perspectives that satiate your curiosity.  

  • We’re determined to make this a book club for the busy reader, so participation is gloriously simple.

    Read (or reread) our chosen book with us and dive into one, several, or all of the following:

    • Content created by Gabriella and Elaine (Reels, deep dive discussions, etc.)

    • Helpful resources on this page

    • Fun extras we’ll be adding along the way

  • We’re beginning with House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J, Book 1 in the Crescent City series. 

  • For House of Earth and Blood, we will share a reading guide, a glossary, podcast-style deep dives, and more.

    All resources will be linked on our Crescent City page as they are released.

  • Nope! Read the book any time, and we will be releasing new content starting April 27th through June 15th. Keep in mind that some of our content might contain spoilers, but we will always give you plenty of warning.

    For a more detailed schedule of when our content and resources will be released, click here.

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