Table of Contents
- 1 Where should the book club meet?
- 2 How do book clubs meet?
- 3 How do you book a long distance book Club?
- 4 What is a good size for a book club?
- 5 How do you discuss a book in a book club?
- 6 How do I find a good book club?
- 7 How do I host a zoom book club meeting?
- 8 How many is too many for a book club?
- 9 How big is the history book club on Goodreads?
- 10 Where can I find a book club that I can join?
- 11 Who are the founders of the Book Club?
Where should the book club meet?
If your group is there to meet new people, consider a public common area like a park, recreation center, or library. More intimate gatherings can take place anywhere from a wine room to a local coffee shop. For groups of friends catching up, it might be fun to meet at a friend’s house.
How do book clubs meet?
Book clubs usually meet in members’ homes, rotating the hosting duties. Some clubs meet over brunch in a different café every month. Consider a wine bar. Or book a private room at your local library.
Where can I discuss books?
Here are nine online clubs where you can join the discussion — or quietly explore for some fantastic book suggestions.
- Andrew Luck Book Club.
- The Girlfriend Book Club.
- Goodreads Choice Awards Book Club.
- New York Public Library and WNYC Virtual Book Club.
- Now Read This.
How do you book a long distance book Club?
Here’s how we set up our long-distance book club:
- Decide what kind of books. Specific authors?
- Discuss how to choose books. We trade off who gets to choose the next title.
- Agree on ground rules. Talk about what you want to get out of your book club.
- Set up a schedule.
- Read!
- And … launch!
- Research the author and context.
What is a good size for a book club?
Your goal should be between 5 and 15 people, so everyone gets a chance to speak.
How do I promote my book club?
Many people start their Book Club by gathering close friends or co-workers, but there are many places you can advertise your group in order to recruit new members: your local bookstores, libraries, religious/community groups, and online through sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.
How do you discuss a book in a book club?
How to Discuss a Book
- Toss one question at a time out to the group.
- Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and pass them out.
- Use a prompt (prop) related to the story.
- Pick out a specific passage from the book—a description, an idea, a line of dialogue—and ask members to comment on it.
How do I find a good book club?
BOOK CLUBS IRL
- The Library. Always the best place for aspiring book clubbers to start.
- The Bookstore.
- Meetup & More.
- Booktalk.
- Goodreads.
- Reading Group Choices.
- Reddit.
- The Rumpus.
How do I get people to join my book club?
How do I host a zoom book club meeting?
We recommend Zoom for book clubs, too! If you’re new to Zoom: You need a computer, smartphone, or tablet with a camera. Begin by going to the Zoom website or downloading the app and registering your account. From there, once registered, click “Host a Meeting” and send out the invite URL to others to join.
How many is too many for a book club?
Groups of between five and ten people seem to work best, otherwise it’s not so easy to maintain an informal atmosphere, there are too many points of view to be heard and shyer people might feel uncomfortable having their say. People don’t always attend every meeting of course.
How often should a book club meet?
Once a month
How often do you want to meet? Once a month is the standard, but if you plan on reading longer books you may want to meet every 6 weeks.
How big is the history book club on Goodreads?
The History Book Club is the largest history and nonfiction group on Goodreads and these are some of our Focus Areas. We have welcomed worldwide members from over 171 countries; we are a large international group which spans the globe.
Where can I find a book club that I can join?
There’s “The Reddit Book Club” which boasts 47.7k members as of this writing and, along with discussion, provides a helpful reading calendar and tips for getting through a given title. If The Reddit Book Club is a bit much for you—or maybe you want something to supplement it—it’s easy to find others on the site.
Where does the Lez book club take place?
Meanwhile, the chapter in Genoa, Italy, has seen a doubling in participants since the country went on lockdown. For the past two and a half years, the Lez Book Club has been meeting in groups of 12 in pubs in London, providing a space for queer women to meet and share literature.
Who are the founders of the Book Club?
Mike Monteiro and Erika Hall, two designers who live in San Francisco, started the club when their own work opportunities dried up; their audience quickly ballooned beyond their circle of friends. “People want human connection. They’re bored, they’re freaked out,” Monteiro tells TIME.