Reading Book Club Experience

Many book readers feel that reading is a solitary activity. There are times when a reader wants to share a cherished passage from a book. Often, parts of a book one has recently read NEED to be discussed with others, or one has questions to ask other people. Joining or forming a book group is a perfect way to enrich your reading experiences and meet new friends. Here are a few books to help you find the right Book Group or form one. Stop by the Reader Services desk too, we'd love to help you get your Book Group started.

Don't forget our handy “Book Club in a Bag” kits! Each one has 12 copies of the book and a Readers guide.


Read 'em Their Writes by Gary Niebuhr is a handbook for mystery and crime fiction book discussions. This is a guide for anyone who wishes to begin a mystery book club or join an established one. Fascination for a mystery should not be limited to the plot alone, but should be strong in characterizations, setting, pace and theme.


Book Group Book by Ellen Slezak is a thoughtful guide for anyone interested in book groups. It includes fascinating essays on the subject and innumerable book lists. Some enticing essay titles are: :"One Good Book Deserves Another", "Every Woman Has a Story", "If I Read Enough Books, Will I Someday Have Been Everywhere?" and "The Poets Are Coming."


"Book Club Companion" by Diana Loevy is an excellent source for book titles for discussion. There is no such thing as a perfect book club. Each club is continually changing and working toward becoming the "ideal" book club for each member. The main event is "the book". The best suggestions come from many sources: librarians, friends, other book clubs, book stores, newspapers and magazines. Book Clubs offer ongoing opportunities to enrich your life.