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- SammyReadsBooks What Happens in Book Club Art Print. Make sure your guests are all on the same pageby hanging this print on the wall.
- Printing on Book Pages DIY. This project will instantly upgrade your decor, and it couldn’t be easier. Just take vintage book pages and use a printer to add a unique color image over the text.
- Callie Meaney’s Literary Scents Candles. Named for the locations in literary classics, these bookish candles will transport your guests to the most memorable moments.
- Art Tree Designs Book Club Throw Pillows. Cozy up with your gals, a bottle of vino, and a few book-themed pillows. Order various sizes to up the comfort of your space, and then get ready for your #squad to launch an intense discussion.
- Choose A Book Club Theme
- Do A Reading Challenge
- Follow A Celebrity Book Club
- Travel Around The World in A Book
- Read The Classics
- Read A Series
- Books to Read and Watch
- Everyone Picks Their Own Book
- Books, Beverages, and Bites
- Location
Consider naming your book club after a theme that reflects your members’ personalities and interests. The theme could pair with well-loved beverages like wine or tea. It could focus on your members’ gender or age. Or it could reflect the type of books your club intends to read. And a theme can help with deciding which books your book club will sele...
Double up on your reading goals! Your book club can participate in a reading challenge. Many reading challenges provide curated book lists to narrow down your choice of books. The best part of having your book club participate in a challenge is that you won’t have to go it alone. You’ll gain each other’s support and accountability to keep reading a...
Sometimes taking the “lazy” approach is super smart. Let the celebrities and the well-qualified people they hire lay the groundwork for you. Make your book club its own fan club of a certain celebrity reader. Then you’ll have access to great book recommendations, online meetings, and resources. It’s a win-win! Check out my Celebrity Book Club Bookl...
Take your book club on an adventure around the world, all from the pages of a book. Check out my post on Book That Take You Places. Or, The Uncorked Librarian is a fantastic book blog for travel-inspired reading. Plus, planning a fun menu or related activities is easy when you read a book from a certain area.
Instead of trying to keep up with new releases, consider returning to classics like The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice, The Catcher and the Rye, or Little Women, to name a few. Perhaps you’ve read these titles in high school or college. It’s interesting to reread them at your, ahem, mature age and note how your perspective has changed.
It’s so gratifying to get into a good series of books. You get to know the characters more in-depth and enjoy the continuation of the story. And by choosing a series, your book club will have a ready-made lineup of books for the next several meetings. See my post, 15 Best Book Series for Adults to Read Now, for great book series recommendations.
Choose books that have been or will soon be made into movies, TV series, or plays. Before you meet with your book club, you may want to ensure that nearly everyone has read and watched the book. Or you can schedule a movie viewing as part of your book club meeting. Watch it on this gorgeous frame TVthat displays artwork when it’s not in use—very cl...
Sometimes squabbling or endlessly stressing over which book to read as a group isn’t worth it. In this case, have everyone read a book from their own bookshelf. For great deals and book recommendations, check out my shop on Bookshop.org. Or, get free shipping when you join the Millionaire’s Club at Books-A-Million. When your book club meets, it bec...
Whether you travel around the world in a book or choose books purely based on their food and beverage choices, this theme is always a crowd-pleaser. It’s always easier to get the conversation about your selected book flowing when the drinks are also flowing. Plus, delicious bites to eat put everyone at ease enough to share their thoughts. For food ...
Choose your book club books based on location inspo! Remember, you don’t have to sit in your home to host a book club meeting, whether virtual or in person. Switching up the location keeps your meetings fresh and exciting. Get creative with the location. If your book selection has scenes in a coffee shop, have your book club meet or zoom in from a ...
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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.
Sep 28, 2023 · A book club theme can add a new dimension to your reading group by guiding you in discovering excellent books and keeping meetings fresh and engaging. Here are some more book club ideas for themes: Historical Fiction Month. Celebrity book club theme. Mommy Book Club focused on parenting.
Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen is a spin-off of Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name. The series follows Eddie Horniman, the 13th Duke of Halstead (Theo James), as he inherits his family estate and discovers a huge weed empire hidden beneath the property run by Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario).
Jul 11, 2019 · Read biographies, memoirs, fiction, instruction, or whatever strikes up the band in your heart and pair it with a good listen to the music at hand. Better yet, include this activity as part of your regular book club meeting: Each member composes a playlist to share with the group they think best represents the book.
Give people ample time to schedule reading and discussions. Avoid last-minute surprises! Manageable Chunks: Aim for 20 minute reading sessions per week to avoid overwhelming participants. Meeting Magic: Schedule discussions during work hours, but be mindful of team rhythms. Avoid peak meeting times and focus hours.
