Running a Book Club...
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Book Club Meeting Locations
One of the first decisions you must make when starting a book club, is where your book club will meet. This can not only set the tone of the meetings but can also...
Book Club Money Saving Tips
We always want to save money if we can and book clubs are no exception. The biggest cost is usually the books, so ways to purchase books at reduced cost are always...
Book Club Rules and Standards
For a book club to be successful, thrive and grow, it is important that certain rules and standards for behaviour are adhered to. This prevents unnecessary arguments...
Book Clubs Are Trendy Again
There was a time when the words “book club” had a less than positive image. People either imagined a group of literary snobs sitting around arguing about dry...
Books and Online Information
Whether you are starting your own book club, seeking to enhance your reading group or even if you’re just an avid reader, here are a few handy resources:
Books...
Buying and Selling Second Hand Books
Out of print books and rare books can provide wonderful fodder for intense discussions among reading club members. However, they can sometimes be difficult to find...
Choosing Books for a Book Club
What’s the best way to choose books for your reading group? Since the success or failure of a book clubs often depends heavily on the type of books selected making the...
Dealing with Problem Members
One of the most common questions asked about book clubs is how to deal with problem members. In a sense, the problems encountered are the same as when any group of...
Good Questions and Discussion Topics
While choosing the right books is probably the most important aspect of book clubs it can still be hard sometimes to get a stimulating discussion going, no matter how...
How to Lead Book Club Meetings
It is well-known that book clubs with assigned leaders or moderators to guide meetings often have much better discussions than those who leave it as a casual “f...
How to Start a Book Club
Before you think about starting a book club, it might be worth looking around and thinking about joining an existing book club in the vicinity or online.
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Organising Book Club Meetings
Good planning is the key to successful book club meetings. It is very important to set a consistent time and location for meetings and to lay down some ground rules for...
Reading Poetry in Book Clubs
There are dedicated poetry book clubs where members only read and discuss works of poetry but even if you do not wish to make poetry-reading a full-time activity in...
Starting a Comic Reading Club
Who says comic books are merely child's play? The truth is that comic books are sought after by mature collectors, designers and readers… and if you're one of those...
Ten Tips for a Successful Book Club
Starting and running a book club can be a challenging but very rewarding venture. Here are a few tips to help make your reading group a success:
1 When recruiting...
