PaperTrail Book Club Website Template - Google Sites

PaperTrail is a clean, modern website template made for book clubs using Google Sites.

Perfect for sharing your current read, welcoming new members, and building a thoughtful reading community.

Whether you're just starting a book club or refreshing an existing one, this template helps you build a polished, mobile-friendly site in minutes. No coding required.

• 2 Home Page designs – bold hero layout & clean minimal intro
• Dedicated FAQs page – answer common member questions
• Community Guidelines page – set a welcoming, respectful tone
• Easy to customize with Google Sites — just plug in your club info and links

Use PaperTrail to showcase your club's current pick, share meeting info, outline community values, and invite new members to join the conversation.

What You Need to Get Started

• A free Google Account (Gmail or Google Workspace email)
• A Laptop or Desktop (for editing the site)
• Internet Connection

How to Get Started

1. Purchase and download the template file
2. Open the provided Google Sites link
3. Click “Make a Copy” to add it to your Google Drive
4. Replace the placeholder content with your own
5. Hit “Publish” — and your site is live!

Important Notes

• This template is designed only for Google Sites. It does not work with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or other platforms.
• With Google Sites, you can link to event pages, discussion platforms, or reading lists hosted elsewhere.
• Demo images are sourced from Pexels.com and are included for preview purposes only. All images are free to use under the Pexels license.

Let me know if you’d like a version with bullet styling, emojis, or formatted for HTML/Markdown!