Introducing the Common Reads x Future Society summer reading list, curated to be a more immersive and intentional reading experience. Each book is paired with one of Future Society’s scents, thoughtfully matched to evoke the mood and essence of the story.
Common Reads, a Boston-based book club, was sparked from a viral TikTok and has grown into a community of over 4,000 readers brought together by a shared love of books and connection. Founded by Elie Delaney, the club offers a fresh take on the traditional book club, hosting monthly book club meetings at Boston landmarks along with curated social events—from book swaps to group fitness classes and creative workshops—all inspired by the book of the month.
Solar Canopy x Mansion Beach
About the Book: Two sisters return to their family’s summer estate, where old tensions and secrets start to surface. As they navigate their complicated past, the story explores family, identity, and the cost of privilege.
Why It Pairs Well: This layered story pairs perfectly with Future Society’s Solar Canopy fragrance, with its warm citrus, soft florals, and sun-soaked woods that bring the novel’s bright summer setting to life. The scent’s sunny warmth really echoes the mix of light and shadow in Mansion Beach, making it a great match for this coastal drama.
Grassland Opera x The Summer of Yes
About the Book: After a near-fatal accident, junior editor Kelsey Worthington decides to transform her life by saying "yes" to new experiences, guided by the wisdom of Georgina Tate, a successful businesswoman facing her own regrets. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, embracing spontaneity and confronting past choices, leading to unexpected adventures and personal growth.
Why It Pairs Well: This feel-good story about growth and fresh starts is a perfect match for Grassland Opera. With its fresh greens, golden grasses, and light florals, the scent feels like stepping into a sunny field full of possibilities and new beginnings.
Floating Forest x Atmosphere
About the Book: Joan Goodwin, an astronomy professor, joins NASA’s first group of female astronauts in the 1980s to chase her dream of space. When a crisis strikes during a shuttle mission, she must reckon with her ambitions, her hidden romance, and what she’s willing to sacrifice to reach the stars.
Why It Pairs Well: It pairs perfectly with Floating Forest, with its cool, watery greens and soft woods that feel calming and fresh. The scent reflects the book’s themes of transformation, solitude, and finding the courage to begin again.
Reclaimed Flame x Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
About the Book: In Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, two childhood friends come back together as adults to build a wildly successful video game company. Over the years, they face all the highs and lows of creativity, ambition, rivalry, and the kind of love that doesn’t fit neatly into any box.
Why It Pairs Well: This heartfelt novel pairs perfectly with Reclaimed Flame, with its warm resins, smoky woods, and bright sparks that feel just like the drive to start over and make something lasting. It’s a reminder that even out of old memories (or friendships in this book), something amazing can grow.
Haunted Rose x Tell Me Everything
About the Book: Set in the small town of Crosby, Maine, the story follows characters like
Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, and Bob Burgess as their lives intertwine through friendships and secrets. When Bob, a local lawyer, handles a troubling murder case, the novel explores grief, connection, and the hidden moments that hold a community together.
Why It Pairs Well: This tender, reflective book pairs perfectly with Haunted Rose, with its soft florals and subtle, shadowy notes that feel both comforting and a little bittersweet. The scent is like a memory that won’t quite fade, for a story full of longing and introspection.
Invisible Woods x Good Dirt
About the Book: Ebby Freeman’s life is shaken when her brother is killed
and a precious
family heirloom is destroyed. Years later, while living in France, she confronts her past and uncovers the powerful legacy of her family’s history.
Why It Pairs Well: This rich, thoughtful novel goes so well with Future Society’s Invisible Woods fragrance. Fresh greenery, earthy woods, and dewy notes capture the book’s deep connection to land and legacy. The scent’s calm, reflective vibe mirrors the story’s hidden truths and sense of belonging.
