Reading Groups

If you have a group of friends who are interested in books, why not form a reading group?

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Set up your own Reading Group!

If you have a group of friends who are interested in books, why not form a reading group? Its not only fun to meet up and chat with your friends, you can find yourself reading and enjoying all kinds of books that you might not have thought to try by yourself.

Hints and tips

The most successful, long-running groups seem to follow roughly the same guidelines.

Take turns choosing the book. Start alphabetically for instance to make sure everyone participates.
The meeting takes place at the house of the person who chooses the current book.
The choice of book is accepted without question (unless a majority have already read it recently), but the chooser might want to have a first and second option in mind if they are uncertain.
Take a majority decision on the date of the meeting, because you may find you cannot reach a complete consensus. Better still, make a regular date like the last thursday of every month.
Encourage people to come along even if they haven't finished (or even started) the book, so they do not drop out. Sometimes there just isn't time in a given month.
Allocate some time for chatting and catching up, then do discuss the book - the chooser can start and lead the discussion.
Some wine and some nibbles helps for a convivial atmosphere and encourages a full and frank discussion. Do not take any criticism of your choice personally - differing opinions make for a more interesting evening.
Be brave in your choices and enjoy all your reading!