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The Cake Club

Start a Cake Club

Gather your people. Make room for meaningful conversation.

Join The Cake Club to receive a free starter pack in November, training videos from Manouchka, and practical resources to help you create a welcoming space and lead conversations that matter.

A set table with a yellow cherry-topped cake on a stand and a small pink heart cake on a plate.

The Giveaway · Ends October 18

Win books for your Cake Club.

My friend Stephanie Ike called and told me she wanted to sponsor ten books for someone ready to start a book club. I loved the idea so much that I decided to sponsor a second club.

Two winners will each receive ten paperback copies of Singleness Is a Piece of Cake. Complete the form by Sunday, October 18 at 11:59 PM ET to enter.

  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington DC who are 18 or older.
  • One entry per person and email address.
  • Winners selected randomly on October 19 and contacted by email on October 20.

No purchase is necessary. Joining the email list, tagging friends, sharing the post, and purchasing the book do not increase the chance of winning. Official Rules

Manouchka Charles
Manouchka Charles seated in a wooden chair, her chin resting on her hand, smiling gently, in a brown denim jacket against a pale grey studio backdrop.
Stephanie Ike
Stephanie Ike, with long brown hair, in a navy blazer over a white top and a fine pendant necklace, looking into the camera against a white backdrop.
Cover of Singleness Is a Piece of Cake by Manouchka Charles: the title in white and red over a golden yellow background, with Manouchka laughing at the centre as five hands hold out cakes around her. Subtitle: The Ingredients to a Life That Doesn’t Settle.
Manouchka Charles steadying a white plate on top of her head with both hands, a small cake with pink piping and a maraschino cherry balanced on it, glancing sideways with her lips pressed together in a wry look, against a cobalt blue backdrop.

Why I Created It

It starts around the table.

For the past ten years, I have led a small group every other Thursday night. For the past seven years, I have also helped oversee more than 200 small groups at my church, train leaders, and write and edit discussion guides. With a degree in hospitality, I care deeply about helping people create spaces where others feel welcome.

I created The Cake Club to share what I have learned and help you gather your people with confidence.

What Members Receive

Join The Cake Club.

  • 01The free Cake Club Starter Pack, How to Host a Book Club, releasing in November 2026
  • 02Short training videos from Manouchka
  • 03Practical help with invitations, planning, and leading conversations
  • 04Reading schedules and discussion resources closer to book release
About you
About your club
Where are you in starting your club?
Have you led a group before?
How many people do you expect?
How will you meet?

Optional. Anything you're unsure about, or would love help with.

Choose either or both

Step 01

Pre‑Order today.

Order from whichever retailer you prefer — every one of them counts the same toward release week.

Ships February 9, 2027.

Step 02

Once you have ordered, come back and send us the receipt to claim your Pre-Order extras. Claim your extras