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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.
The library has tons of book lists in print and online (www.srpubliclibrary.org/booklovers), including Book Club Favorites. In general, books with unique choices in character, plot, and style make for the heartiest discussions. Controversial topics, unclear endings, and unreliable narrators may turn some
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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.
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Decide who’s invited to your new club.Is it a group of your friends? Coworkers? Neighbors? Is your club open to the public, or do you want to keep it invitation-only? If you aren’t sure, you can get the input of some inaugural members to decide what’s best for your group. You can always change your mind or revisit this topic as your book club grows...
Sourcing books is a very important consideration for every book club, and it’s best to err on the side of being sensitive to your members’ limitations when acquiring new books. It might feel awkward talking about what people can afford, but it’s good to have that discussion upfront with members, and encourage people to be honest about what they can...
Setting rules and expectations is perhaps the most challenging part of book club, but it’s necessary to ensure you have a smooth reading and discussion experience! Here are some things to consider: How do you choose books?Does each member get a turn at picking the book? Do you come up with a list of picks and then have members vote? What sort of ve...
If you’re still nervous about starting a book club, don’t be! You can start a club with as few as two people, and then build out from there. Here are a few suggestions for getting started: Pair your meeting space or meeting snacks with your book! Did you read a book set in Thailand? Maybe you want to meet up at your local Thai restaurant and discus...
Coming up with book club discussion questions doesn’t have to be intimidating, but we understand why people might feel a little overwhelmed! While it’s true that once people get talking, the conversation tends to flow, it’s nice to come up with some questions to get you started, or to help when the conversation is dragging. Here are some tips and t...
If you’re a book person, we doubt that you’ll have any trouble finding great recommendations. But what makes a great book club pick? We advise picking books that fit within your theme and focus, are readily available to members, and have a wide appeal to many different types of readers. Still need help deciding? Here are a few lists to get you star...
- 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.
Jun 23, 2022 · This page contains resources on facilitating book discussion groups, including tips on leading discussion, resources for hosting virtual discussions, and a bibliography on facilitating and leading group conversations.
Jun 23, 2020 · It permits a comprehensive analysis of the book, its plot, characters, and allows members to understand what the story means to different people. A more contemporary club is one where each member brings a book of their choice and talks about it for a short time.
