Need book club ideas? Book clubs don't run themselves. Successful book clubs select good books, have interesting discussions and foster community. Here are some ideas to make your book club a success.
How to Start a Book Club
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons - A Story about Women Who Start a Book Club - Ballantine Books
If you are not a member of a book club yet, but would like to be, you may need some ideas for starting a book club. Indeed, a book club can be a fun social outlet. I look forward to seeing the women in my book club every month! If you are deciding whether to look for a book club that already exists or start your own, check out this article on how to start a book club.
Ideas for Selecting Excellent Books
The Help by Kathryn Stockett - One of Many Great Possible Selections - Penguin
Book club selections are important -- the right book selection can foster lively conversation and debate. A bad book selection can feel like a waste of time. My book club is always looking for recommendations of books that other people have enjoyed. If you want some tried and true book club picks, both fiction and nonfiction, check out this List of Book Club Selections.
Book Club Scheduling Ideas
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan - Schedule a Chinese Dinner to Discuss this Book - Random House
Many book clubs also share a meal when they meet. Wondering how to split the time between eating, socializing and discussing the book of the month? Here is a sample book club schedule.
How to Lead a Book Club Discussion
Lead a Discussion on 'Bossypants' by Tina Fey without Being Bossy - Little, Brown
If you are in charge of leading the book discussion for your group, you will want to be sure to foster and atmosphere of respect that gives everyone a chance to share. Whether you are an outgoing extrovert or the shy one in the group, you can lead your book club in an engaging conversation. Check out this article on how to lead a book club discussion for ideas about leadership.
Share Your Ideas & Learn from Others
If you are a member of a book club, share your ideas. You can also read stories from other book clubs. Book clubs are about community, so sharing and receiving ideas and recommendations is a great way to make your group flourish.
