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Step 1
Vote on books. The best way to entice members into reading a discussion book is to gather nominations and vote on the group's choices. Consider gathering a long list of titles and voting on six months worth of books at once. Members will have time to get copies and they are more likely to be interested in titles that they help pick.
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Step 2
Meet in a convenient place like a local bookstore, library or other central location. If everyone is familiar with a central location, members are more likely to make the trip on discussion days.
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Step 3
Choose a leader. Whether members of a book club lead discussion in rotation or the group has a designated leader, someone should always have questions ready to encourage discussion. There is nothing more awkward than a book discussion that trudges at a snail's pace. Pre-arranged questions or discussion points help keep everyone interested, and they get members thinking and talking.
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Step 4
Take a field trip with the group to a different location. Ask your group members what they think about meeting at a local restaurant a few times a year, or maybe take a trip to a local book festival.
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Step 5
Have fun. If reading becomes too much like homework, book club members are likely to revolt. Bond with your group members. Chat before and after meetings, or arrange a book swap in an effort to make friends and sustain the group.
