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experiences, as he does convincingly at points in the text, his book would have been even more welcome. But because he sets his bar much higher, and claims to be doing what many have already done, his book must be judged on its own terms. Waldinger’s book begins with an intellectual history of transnationalism. His
- Decide the type of book club. Many book clubs keep it general, with variety being the spice of life. You can flow from fiction books to memoirs and maybe even essays or compelling articles.
- Decide if you want an in-person or online book club. Now that you’ve got the name and concept of your book club down, let’s talk about the logistics of how to start a book club.
- Find your book club members. Gathering book club members can admittedly feel a bit awkward and daunting at first, so if you can, try to team up with another bookworm.
- Plan the structure of your meetings. While structuring your book club meetings may sound a bit strict, this will ensure their success. Unstructured, conversations may unravel, drawing the focus away from the goal that attracted everyone to join the club in the first place—namely, to discuss the book.
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- Send Out Meeting Reminders. We recommend that you send out a meeting reminder at least a week in advance of your book club date. The obvious benefit is to remind people to attend, along with the when and where.
- Come Prepared. Don’t assume that the book club conversation will simply flow freely. It’s a good idea to come prepared with some discussion prompts which can get the conversation going, or revive one that’s flagging.
- Ask Your Book Clubbers to Come Prepared. Even better, ask your fellow book club friends to do some of the heavy lifting. You can assign each of them to bring one or two questions.
- Occasionally Remind Everyone of the Rules. It’s easier to keep everyone on track than to right the ship after its already started veering toward the iceberg.
in time for socializing before or after the main book discussions. Hopefully since you are a book club, the offender should not feel offended when the leader, or any member who feels like the discussion is going astray, tries to bring the conversation back to the book by proposing a new question or making a book-related observation.
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Most of us have certain books that changed our lives. It might have been a work of fiction that shaped the way we view the world. Or it might have been a teaching book that pushed our thinking while providing specific, concrete strategies that we still use in our classrooms. This is the core idea of doing book clubs or book studies as a form of pro...
Recently, I was part of a discussion group where we read a chapter together from Sapiens. The group varied in age, occupation, and faith background. Our discussion leader posed specific questions but generally, it was an open-ended discussion on Zoom. While this wasn’t a traditional book club (more like a chapter club), we have met a few times and ...
Sep 7, 2023 · Expectations. When creating a book club, it’s helpful to go over expectations for both the hosts and the members. Managing expectations early can let members know if the club is a good fit for them and make them aware of what is being asked of them as a member. What does participation look likeWhile some members come prepared with a list of ...
Jun 23, 2020 · Still, when hosting a book club, it is best to have some set rules on eating and drinking. Avoid plating snacks until after the group discussion is over. The last thing you want is to have people talk with mouths full of food. Non-alcoholic drinks, such as coffee and tea, are fine from the start.
