The Book Group Book: A Thoughtful Guide to Forming and Enjoying a Stimulating Book Discussion Group - Softcover

Slezak, Ellen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556522460 ISBN 13: 9781556522468

Publisher: A Cappella Books, 1995

Synopsis

Offers advice on starting and running a successful book discussion group and covers how to organize meetings, select books, stimulate discussion, and attract new members.

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Review

"A useful, no-nonsense anthology of personal experiences from actual book-group participants." -- Entertainment Weekly

"An excellent resource." -- Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

"Between the lines can be found all sorts of practical advice . . . both common-sensical and . . . surprising." -- American Bookseller

"Ideas on picking the best book for your book club." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"The essays dispense insights about the emotional and pragmatic workings of groups of all sizes and orientations." -- Publishers Weekly

"This original, readable text should prove useful to book lovers." -- Library Journal

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From the foreword:

I suppose you could say that the real, hidden subject of a book group discussion is the book group members themselves. I think they are quite brave. They are ready to reveal, in semi-public, their own reactions, their own biases and doubts and convictions, and above all their own tastes; not everyone dares.

-Margaret Atwood

Edition details

• Publisher: A Cappella Books
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1556522460
• ISBN 13: 9781556522468
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 349
• Editor: Slezak Ellen