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A book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss book (s) they have read. It is often called a book club, a term that may cause confusion with a book sales club. Other terms include reading group, book group, and book discussion group.
Dec 6, 2023 · Read the book carefully: It goes without saying, but it’s much easier to lead or participate in a book club discussion if you’ve finished reading the book! Don’t sweat it too much, but as you read, take notes of your thoughts, questions, and reactions. Pay attention to the book’s themes, characters, plot, and style.
- 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.
Jan 10, 2024 · Updated: Jan 10, 2024. Author. Zoe Epstein. Today in our How to Book Club series, we’re tackling the best book club questions for a great discussion. Some people like to wing it for book club, but others live by Alexander Graham Bell’s aphorism that preparation is the key to success.
For more book club help, check out puntastic and fun book club names, some of the best book club books for 2022, and how to start a book club. The best book club discussion questions are open-ended and unique. Here are 50 of the best questions, along with a printable list.
Feb 8, 2024 · If your book club likes books like A Man Called Ove or Elinor Oliphant, check out this life-affirming book about an 85 year old woman ready to embrace death on her own terms and the little girl who comes into her life and reminds her what it means to live. The flashbacks of Eudora’s life are wonderfully done.
Sep 8, 2021 · The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer. My Thoughts: This book covers a few topics about women and feminism. It contrasts women of decades ago with today’s women and covers some important current issues. It’s told through two women’s voices, one young, one older, and shows how the feminist movement has changed.
