The Neonatal Critical Care Unit Book Club began with a common passion for reading and a need for socialization. There was also the hope that the club would foster a positive work culture and increase staff morale and resilience. In addition, the book club provided a mechanism for obtaining continuing education.The purpose of this article is to describe how a group of nurses participating in a book club were able to find support and encouragement during a pandemic.

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