Book Groups

At some point we all have to do it...rent a room or hall for an event, like a wedding reception or birthday party. You feel like you are in the deep ind of the pool and you can't swim. Just...

Do you ever feel like the odd one out at a book club meeting? Would you like to feel confident talking with an author that has agreed to speak with your group. Preparing thoughtful questions and...

Book clubs are great opportunities to get together with friends, discuss interesting topics, and share new ideas. Spice up your regular book club routine by inviting the author of one of your...

If you'd like to get rid of some of your old books and swap them for new ones, hosting a book exchange might be the best way to do it. It's a good way to combine good books, good friends and good...

Starting a book club is a great way to bring together your friends and socialize. You may even meet new people, and right away you will have something in common to talk about- the book you just read!

What's the best way to kick off your book club so you can share your favorite books with friends? Use book club guides to help foster discussions and share quality literature. Find book club...

One of the simplest and oldest joys in life is getting a group together for a fine meal. Whether it’s business or personal, a celebration, or just a casual night out with friends, Austin...

Wish there were others who liked to read what you read? Or maybe you want to get with other women who like to watch movies, write, sing, dance, dine or knit? Instead of waiting around for someone...

Starting a women's book club will not only allow you to share your love of reading, but it will allow a group of women to discuss great literature and form intimate friendships.

If tales of far away galaxies and the alien creatures that inhabit them are your idea of a good storyline for a book, then you're likely one of millions of Sci-fi fans. However, the Sci-fi genre...

It's a mystery and an act of literary license that the ending of a book often turns quite differently than it does in the movie of the same title. Steven King's classic "The Shining" is a perfect...

For most of us, leading an active lifestyle affords little time to fit in 'extras' between careers, family and home. Still, avid readers can always manage to find time for a good book, even if it...

Whenever an interest-specific group gets together, it's expected that there will be a main topic of discussion on the agenda for each meeting. A book club is no exception. However, with so many...

Every now and then, it's refreshing to take a break from the usual literary analysis and intense discussion that occurs every time your book group meets. In fact, planning a party for your book...

Reading is an essential part of a child's education and intellectual development. As a parent or educator, you'll want to provide every opportunity for your children or students to be exposed to...

Hectic lifestyles can make it difficult to get everyone in your book group together in the same place and at the same time on a regular basis. However, it's possible for you to allow members of...

The romance genre of fiction has always had a strong readership, and many romance authors enjoy a faithful following from one book to the next. Due to the genre's popularity, particularly among...

So you want to be a writer. A book idea worthy of a Pulitzer Prize is burning in your brain and you can't wait to get it on paper. However, everyone keeps telling you that aspiring to be a book...

Of all forms of fiction, mystery is one of the most time-honored favorites. From Sherlock Holmes to Tony Hillerman, mystery has entertained generations of puzzle-solving amateur sleuths. Finding...

When you start a book club, you get to make up the book list and format the type of discussions, or you can opt to make the process more democratic. Either way, the goal is to generate lively...