If you are starting a book club yourself, you may need some ideas for creating a fun group that people will come back to time after time. A nationwide book club bringing readers together to discuss. Keeping the book club rooted in a genre historical fiction, chick lit or a subject matter politics, religion, ecology seems like a great way to gather a group of people with similar interests and provide them with engaging material. Menu for a bookclub meeting dont slave over the stove. Either way, this will make the meeting feel like less of a bust. Here are a few top book club selections and coordinating menus that are sure to add a new depth of flavor to your discussions. Feb 21, 2009 i am hosting a book club meeting and i cant think of a place to have it at. Many of these topics are also good to consider if youre joining an existing club, or your book club is having problems. There are so many reasons to be part of a book club. Not everyone can finish every book, but nonreaders may still have valuable insights. Work book club success stories the balance careers. Italianamerican cookbook author lidia bastianich, whos accustomed to cooking for a crowd, says a bubbling casserole of shellshaped pasta stuffed with ricotta is something everyone. Motherdaughter book club meeting planner guide collections.
Our wicked awesome book club is not liable for any mishaps you may encounter by following our methodology. England was at war with france, although there was an uneasy peace in the acadian region. As a member or leader of a book club, you are likely to be reading books on a wide variety of topics, both fiction and nonfiction. This is a literary analysis technique called close reading. Serve the group a simple and delicious meal, let the wine flowand theyll want to have every meeting at your house. Its good for entrylevel employees or newer people to stand up and have a voice, and a book club is a good place to do it, she says. Book club groups in san antonio heres a look at some book club groups near san antonio. General book club questions for study and discussion. The ideal size of a book club is between 8 and 16 members. I may be biased, but moms book nook is the best online moms book club youll find. Encourage, but do not require people do the reading. Also, consider varying the content delivery method. Err on the side of caution when organizing a meeting schedule. Vote all members make suggestions, followed by an open discussion, and vote.
Does your book club need a little help in creating conversation. Whether its a posh upper east side apartment, a comfy rural living room, or the glowing green garden in someone. Heres how to start a book club that doesnt peter out along the way. The rules of engagement for workplace book clubs stickyminds. Find groups in san antonio, texas about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Hold a quick organizational meeting to determine the number of chapters the group wants to read each week and to pass out the books. Important questions to ask at your first book discussion. Why you should start a book club with your coworkers. Wine, women and readers book club of north san antonio. The meeting place is the first in the fivebook series song of acadia. Whether your book club is a few close friends or a larger group, hosting a book club party still takes some amount of planning.
Its set in the 17th century, in acadia on the canadian coast. Use specific passages from the book as evidence for your ideas. One of the best pairings with our wine is a good book club. Mar 31, 1999 the meeting place is the first in the five book series song of acadia. Top 10 best book club meeting places in chicago, il updated. Club size ideal number of book club numbers is 815, with the optimum number being 1012. Use our ideas to help you organize your book club activities, hold good discussions, and settle tough issues. Menu for a bookclub meeting fab book club recommendations. Of course, you will also discuss the latest book you are reading, but if that is all you do your meetings will soon become boring. How to run a book club for seniors senior living link. The traditional place for book club meetings has always been the living. Its especially helpful for those who travel or miss a meeting or two.
Time, place, and date of future meetings for your book club. Litcourse 3 has a good discussion of close reading. Having already identified your niche check and to begun building up a member base check, you are now ready to get into the nittygritty of leading a book club. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. You could easily start a motherdaughter book club and begin with the six featured books, or if you are in an established club, you can. Its full of murder, mystery, lust, hate, love, trust, jealousy, power struggles, hope, forgiveness, and advice on life and death. Jan 29, 2009 my book club has been meeting once a week for four years. Book groups are a great way to share a love of good stories with others. While the variety and commitment of members matter more than the quantity, do ensure there.
Mar 11, 2018 book clubs take place two to three times a year and are voluntary, but most associates choose to participate. Pick something delicious but easy so you can enjoy the discussion as per the advice i have given already on this website, its preferable not to cook for book club it turns into a competition. During book club meetings there is a fair amount of socializing and having a good time. And of course, in a future month, youll get to read exactly what you want.
Jan 26, 2017 the following is a summary of attendance and discussion from our first book club meeting. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discussions, and foster community. My book club has been meeting once a week for four years. Select a volunteer to lead the book discussion at this meeting. It is meant to be used for informational purposes only.
Through the highs and lows of life, a constant for all of us has been our book club meetings. Dec 14, 2017 my current book club group is much more casual, but perhaps too much so. Each collection offers guides to six books that i have hand chosen as being especially good for mothers and their daughters who are aged 9 to 12. Liven up your book club meetings by playing a quick game or two when your members first arrive. Come up with ideas for book choices and any genre themes you would want to follow. A book club sometimes called a reading group or book group is a group of people who get together on a regular basis to discuss books. Read the comfortable place for book club meeting discussion from the chowhound restaurants, washington dc food community. Surviving on potatoes on another planet sounds tough, but making this otherworldly app for your book club is easy as can be. To get your book club started at your senior living facility, consider connecting with an activities director so they may help spread the word. In this book, the authors dave gray, sunni brown, and james macanufo have compiled more than 80 games that can be used to make your meetings more engaging, effective, and fun. Jan 28, 2009 read the comfortable place for book club meeting discussion from the chowhound restaurants, washington dc food community. Select a volunteer to lead the relevance discussion, too.
Another aspect of scheduling besides frequency is time of day. Your group can be about any type of literature and can be made up of both friends and strangers. The concept has been so popular that some associates have formed their own book clubs within their workgroups. Top 10 best book club meeting place in seattle, wa updated. At goodreads, khuri chandler organizes groups with this in mind. After reading the book summary of gamestorming, i immediately borrowed it from the library. This empowering novel is a sweet read for a book club, and is made even sweeter with a platter of honey corn bread. Atonement, ian mcewan serve high tea and transport your book group to prewwii england and the large country estate of the tallis family.
Month after month, year after year, these bookloving friends have fueled my tank and rekindled my spirit over and over again. Open up the idea to your club and see what other places you can think of to meet at. This month, were kicking off a new read it forward feature. Whether you are discussing characters and their actions, setting, theme, or images, having a guide to questions.
I am hosting a book club meeting and i cant think of a place to have it at. Rotate members take turns, each choosing a book for a given month. Book clubs are a great way to meet people, to actually fit some leisure reading. Here are some neat ideas for your next meeting see more ideas about book club, starting a book, book club books. We announce the book selection on the first monday of the month and discuss on the. Jul 17, 2017 to get your book club started at your senior living facility, consider connecting with an activities director so they may help spread the word. Ultimately, not everyone will find the final schedule perfect for their needs.
Where does your book group usually meet, and what setting made for an especially special meeting. We meet in a private facebook group and chat about a new book every month. Want to see these questions in action, and join a fun monthly online book club no awkward silences, promise. Avoid veering off topic by meeting at the restaurant s bar for a drink beforehand. Hosting your book club online makes meeting easy and convenient for members.
There is never any one way to experience or interpret a book. In everyones life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. Have an initial meeting to accomplish the following. Use the special requests to the maitre d section on opentable to let the restaurant know your party is a book club and make personal requests such as a round table or sitting closer than usual. So, in the spirit of twelve rooms with a views investigation of the ideas of place and home and their importance in our lives, our question for you is the following.
Find groups in milwaukee, wisconsin about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. For a workbased book club in which free time is rare, keep the selections short, concise, and easy to understand. The following is a summary of attendance and discussion from our first book club meeting. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. To ensure that all members enjoy the experience of being in the book club, it is sometimes helpful to discuss some guidelines relating to meeting etiquette. Having said that, for discussions to work well, the ideal group size is. Some clubs meet online, many meet inperson either in homes or public places such as a library, bookstore or cafe. We love hearing about what you read and what makes for great discussion. The 20 best recipes for your book club taste of home.
How to start a book club that doesnt suck book riot. Meeting at home is easy for some groups, but switching up your spot a cafe, library, big bookstore, or even a park on a nice day can make all the difference between a strict and laidback book club. Our book club ranges from 15 to 35 people per meeting, so i plan to accommodate at least 35 people when picking venues. Book club parties are a good way to get friends together and have great discussion over appetizers, drinks, or brunch. Some people also love a blended book club, with meetings online one month and in person the next.
Take notes or mark passages that strike youpassages you find significant, funny, or insightful. If the book is long, consider covering only a chapter per meeting. The good book club is an invitation to all episcopalians to join in reading saint pauls letter to the romans during epiphany 2019. Our book club ranges from 15 to 35 people per meeting, so i plan to accommodate at least 35 people.
Aug 21, 2017 ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. In every issue, well ask you to respond to a question about book groups, and one lucky winner will win advance readers copies for your entire group. Thanks to all of you who shared your book group stories last month. Reviews on book club meeting place in seattle, wa the elliott bay book company, third place books, paper boat booksellers, retreat, mr. Some meet during the day, over the weekend, or for breakfast. Now, im not totally knocking the oldschool approach of meeting up in different. Our 23 hour meetings are primarily a social gathering with a mere 10 minute discussion about the book snuck somewhere in the middle. Once you have a date for your first discussion in place, you can work with your existing members to set up dates for meeting times. In fact, differing opinions make the best discussions. Book clubs take place two to three times a year and are voluntary, but most associates choose to participate. What was successful and not successful about your book club. Sep 05, 2016 having great book discussion questions is essential to leading a successful book club, and now that i run an online moms book club i use this lesson to avoid awkward silences yes they can happen online and create a lively, engaging book club meeting each month. No matter the genre, age, notoriety, or length of the book of the moment, book club questions can kickstart or enhance your group discussion. Well, yes, but remember that reading different books chosen by different people with different tastes will keep your book club fresh and excitingnot to mention open your eyes to topics and authors you may never have considered.