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Start a bookclub and make it an affair to remember!
For a detailed list of suggestions, click here to download our Bookclub Resource Guide.
STARTING A CLUB
JOIN, START OR RUN A CLUB
Interested in joining a bookclub? Your local bookstore or library is the best place to start. Many bookstores even offer discounts on bulk purchases for reading groups that register with their store, while libraries take advantage of the inter-library loan system to ensure that club members have access to bookclub selections. You can also check their bulletin boards for private groups looking for new members, post a listing online, or contact your local church, synagogue, alumni club, or professional association.
CHOOSE THE BOOKS
You can have each member of your group bring a "wish list" to your first meeting and vote on the suggestions. Or you may prefer to take turns choosing what to read - this way everyone gets to read a favourite. If you decide to have a discussion leader, you can leave it up to them to choose.
SET UP THE MEETING
You've chosen your first selection, so now what? Choose a discussion leader or rotate leaders for each meeting, set a meeting time (usually every 4-6 weeks) and find a suitable meeting place (member's house, library, bookstore, pub...).
START THE DISCUSSION
Once you've taken care of the details, it's time to focus on the discussion itself. Many groups ask each member to bring a question to the meeting to help generate discussion. Background information can be equally important to have at hand during your discussion - author biographies, interviews, etc.
GET TALKING
There are many ways to begin a great discussion, with or without a reading guide. You'll find that with a bit of direction, the conversation will flow naturally. You can talk about characters, themes, imagery or your own experiences.
GET TIPS FOR A GREAT DISCUSSION
Whether you are you a first-time group leader looking for tips on what to talk about, or an established group looking for ways to liven up or structure your discussions, we've got ideas to help. You can focus on an author or theme, explore a different culture, attend a reading or take a "read the book and see the movie" approach.
PLAN AHEAD AND CHOOSE BOOKS
Planning ahead for future selections? Get a sneak peek at what's coming in paperback this year so you can keep up to date on new releases. All the bookclubs we know plan their book lists ahead of time - sometimes six months in advance! After all, it takes time to read a book. Here are some of the new reading guides, hot off the presses!
SIGN UP FOR E-MAIL NEWSLETTERS
We have some great resources for you to keep yourself up-to-date on new fiction releases, author readings, and media. Visit our Newsletter Sign-Up page to read samples of the newsletters and sign up for them.
GOOD FOOD AND GOOD BOOKS
A bookclub is a social event, and what's more social than a meal? We've got some tasty ideas for meals and snacks you can share with the members of your club. Guaranteed to make your mouth water - click here for recipes!
