In the latest sign that younger generations are opting for far quieter, more wholesome lives than their forebears, millennials and Gen Zs are eschewing raucous weekend getaways involving nightclubs and gambling for dedicated reading retreats. They’re paying upwards of $1,000 to hit the books with strangers for a weekend.According to Google, “reading weekend” is a top trend of 2026, and on Pinterest, searches for book club retreat ideas are up 265%.