Your loved one deserves to be read to
Live, one-on-one sessions over video call — reading, laughing, debating, and sharing thoughts together. Real voices. Real connection. Real joy.
Simple, warm, and personal
Getting started takes less than two minutes. No apps to download, no complicated setup.
Book a session
Tell us about your loved one — their name, interests, and the kinds of books they enjoy.
First one's free
Your first session is completely free — no credit card needed. Try it with zero risk.
Connect over video
Each 45-minute session starts with 30 minutes of reading, followed by 15 minutes of discussion, debate, and laughter. A real conversation, not just a performance.
Keep the story going
Book regular weekly sessions at $60 each. Seniors often say the discussion is their favourite part — a chance to share their thoughts with someone who genuinely listens.
More than being read to
Each session is 45 minutes, carefully structured to feel both relaxing and enriching. It's not just a reading — it's the kind of conversation most seniors rarely get to have.
Reading together
Harlan reads aloud from a book chosen together — at a pace that feels comfortable, with warmth and expression that makes the story come alive.
Discussion & conversation
This is often the favourite part. What did you think of the characters? Would you have done the same? Sessions become lively, opinionated, and full of laughter.
Genuine connection
Harlan remembers your thoughts from last time, picks up the story where you left off, and genuinely looks forward to hearing what you think next.
Meet your reader
"I used to read to my daughters every night before bed — and the best part was never the reading itself. It was the conversations afterwards. The questions, the laughter, the little debates. I started A Chapter Together to bring that same warmth and connection to seniors who deserve someone to share their thoughts with."
I'm Harlan Moore, the founder and reader behind A Chapter Together. Every 45-minute session is split between reading and real conversation — discussing the story, debating the characters, sharing a laugh. It's companionship built around books.
Made for families who care deeply
Adult children
Living far away? Give your parent more than entertainment — give them someone who reads with them, laughs with them, and genuinely wants to hear what they think.
Seniors themselves
Love books but want someone to share them with? Each session ends with 15 minutes of discussion — your thoughts, your opinions, your take on the story.
Care facilities
Enrich your residents' days with regular reading sessions. We'd love to partner with you.
"My mother hadn't lit up like that in months. Her reader remembered what chapter they'd left off on and asked how her garden was doing. It felt like a visit from a dear friend."
Simple, honest pricing
- 45-minute live session over Zoom or FaceTime
- 30 minutes reading + 15 minutes discussion & conversation
- One-on-one with Harlan — your personal reader
- Book chosen together to suit your taste
- Flexible scheduling, cancel anytime
- Via Zoom or FaceTime — nothing to install