Nice website, layout is great. A new header logo to brighten it up a little, and then some actual reviews to get the website started. Good idea for a website, best of luck with it
VERY nice and clean design. Header area should be less dark. background color can be a bit less dark. And of course - CONTENT. You can pay someone to post on your forums and make the "live".
Maybe this is just me personally, but I'd like to know more about who has put this together, to give it a little more character and intrigue.
Structure wise, you're off to a good start. As for that color scheme, while it may seem appropriate, it actually looks rather plain and dull. I'd recommend spicing up the header a bit and maybe changing those circle icons to books or something along those lines.
I agree it's a little too dark. very nice layout though and easy to navigate. I like it. You need to build up some visitors. Post around at a bunch of other book clubs and stuff. Good luck. I think you have a nice niche here.