- Recruit
members
How many? Very small
groups may lead to poor discussions.
Post flyers at libraries or other businesses/organizations.
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Guidelines
How often will your group meet?
Most typically meet once a
month and discuss one book at a time.
Who will lead the discussion? Decide whether it will be the
same
person or some one different each time. A moderator should be
prepared to
offer fair and balanced questions to ensure a
successful discussion.
Another format is for each member to
contribute a question at the meetings.
How will the group choose books? Allow individuals to offer
one
title to be voted on as the next selection. Some groups also
spend an entire meeting selecting books for the remainder on the
year; this allows ample time for members to procure the books.
Some ways to pick books:
- by genre (mystery, romance, western, etc.)
- award-winning books
- classics
- personal favorites
- timely topics
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You can read complete book reviews, author interviews, and more from a
variety of magazines.
Click on one of these databases to begin your search.
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Discussion
Questions
Each
member should have at least one question prepared.
Topics usually include setting, themes, characters, events,
emotional reactions, etc. For more tips on creating questions
and for discussion guides, visit the Book Clubs Resource
and Novelist.
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Books to Get You Started
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
Good Books Lately
The Mother-Daughter Book Club
The Reading Group Handbook |
