Read on for the best ways to find book discussion questions as well as my top ten generic book discussion questions that will work for anything you may choose. Discussion questions for hidden figures by margot lee shetterly. What made you suggest it to the group for discussion. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door. Use specific passages from the book as evidence for your ideas. Now, with her fourth work of fiction, case histories, atkinson proves her mettle with a thoroughly engaging novel that is part thriller, part psychological study, and part consideration of the mysteries of fate. This is the place for all general book discussions. Nonfiction book discussion cook memorial public library. It is more often called simply a book club, a term that is also used to describe a book sales club, which can cause confusion. Between shades of gray an unknown history filled with tragedy and hope. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. At times, case histories can be quite gruesome, the tragedies its characters face quite devastating and yet kate atkinson maintains a sense of humor throughout the book.
Book clubs exist all across the nation and range in size from a handful to several dozens. Safe book club ideas in the time of social distancing. When this post goes live, ill be just about to meet everyone attending the london gettogether, and i cant wait to chat about the book in person as well. Become a member of the now read this book club by joining our facebook group, or by signing.
Check out the list of books available to be discussed in our book groups. The history of love by nicole krauss is a beautiful mystery about love and loss. Description, instructions, and code of conduct for book club discussion group for will. Have a discussion with your book club about the ways your reading selection has changed each of you. Book club discussion how to structure your conversation. Goodreads can also help you organize your book club. The interestings by meg wolitzer discussion questions. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Please put your thoughts on the goldfinch book club questions in the comments area below. The vox book club pick for may is donna tartts the secret. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Asking the right questions can mean the difference between a dull, lackluster book club and an inspiring and engaging one.
Other male book clubs founded at this time included. To learn more, visit nnlm reading club book selections and health resources. Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and distribute. The curious incident of the dog in the nighttime by mark haddon is a mystery told from the perspective of a teenager with a developmental disability. Kate atkinsons marvelous first novel, behind the scenes at the museum, distinguished her as a gifted storyteller and a novelist to watch. The complete webcast of oprahs book club discussion of. If you are interested in reading books deeply or want to focus on a particular type of book such as. Find groups in rochester, new york about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Its hard to strike a balance between questions that are openended and inclusive, but not so broad that certain members ahem. As the book progresses the wonderful jackson brodie appears and in his hands it turns out the cases are not completely separate after all. Jackson brodie is a brilliantly complex character with an endearingly shambolic life. Book club for kids discussion questions, reading guide. Have you read case histories, the latest offering from kate atkinson. Club is a monthly book subscription service for book lovers that delivers a themed selection of books, handpicked by our curators, right to your door.
Then either host a digital book club discussion or, when your library reopens, apply for a free nnlm reading club book kit. My book club chose to read this book this year and since i had already read it, i agreed to lead the discussion. Discussion questions for the overstory pbs newshour. Cambridge book club the miniaturist jade the obscure. The best part about being in a book club is getting to spend an afternoon drinking coffee and talking. How to structure your conversation one way to enjoy discussing this book during your book club session is to ask all members to follow some suggested guidelines. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be hosted. It would be fascinating, timely and a much easier commitment than a book club because, honestly, who ever finishes the book on time. A book club for those of us who want to readreread all of the classics. We have groups that meet at the library, online and offsite. Theres a box for everyone, and its great as a gift.
If youre reading one of the books with your book club, or youre an individual reader looking for further information, check out the links below for resources, activities, recipes, and historical background. Its your turn to moderatelead your book club s discussion. You will find that this simple structure adds focus and richness to the discussion. Youll quickly work out that you need a wide variety of books to keep the interest level high, stopping people from dropping. Introduction this brilliant debut novel by rowan hisayo buchanan is cause for celebration. In 1932, hickok was an associated press journalist writing about politics and other serious matters, unusual for a woman at the time. Book discussion groups washingtoncenterville public library. For many of us, book clubs are an essential part of that connection, and fortunately, there are a number of options for moving your inperson book club online, joining up with an online club or creating one from scratch. A book club is a reading group, usually consisting of a number of people who read and talk about books based on a topic or an agreedupon reading list. Bring your lunch and join other history buffs the first wednesday of each month to discuss books with a historical twist. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books.
Rumor has it hes running a tantric sex club somewhere in nepal. Nov 09, 2004 ive read it so many times i remember all the ins and outs of the plot, this book never fails to satisfy. General historical fiction book club guide to guide your book club discussion of your chosen historical novel, select which questions you would like to cover at your gathering. It is a good idea to plan on finishing the book a little earlier than you might otherwise so that you have time to think about it and prepare before your book club meets. Discussion questions for the curious incident of the dog. Showing 3 of 3 topics 4,445 comments total welcome and moderators corner please introduce yourself by bentley, group founder, leader, chief 178 posts 422 views last updated apr 28, 2020 08. Here are 29 book club suggestions that i think most people will enjoy reading, ones that will spark interesting discussions, and ones that youll feel good about having forced other people to read. Here are some tips to make your book club a success. Do you think any of the stories could be expanded into a fulllength book. The occasional small wrong touch stands out all the more because it is so wellconceived and written, and if parts stretch it all too far the attempts on brodiess life, for one and the resolution is just a tad too unbelievably agreeable, the bulk of the book is an exceptional entertainment. Oct 28, 2015 11 short story collections your book club will love discussing. View all upcoming book discussion meetings, or select your library below to see if your library has any meetings scheduled. Did you know much about the time period and the historical figures in the book before reading the book. Next chapter book club is a national organization helping libraries run book clubs for adolescents and adults with intellectual.
General book club questions for study and discussion thoughtco. If you get to pick the book, here are some recommendations for engaging books that are likely to promote discussion. Find book club kits and videos of lisa discussing her books here. Discussion need not be strictly limited to the text. Its common for book clubs to choose a specific book to read and discuss at the same time. Club and receive monthly surprise boxes containing books from your choice of genre.
If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction. Choose one question at a time and toss it out to the group. Most book clubs discover that there cannot be much discussion about facts. Case histories by kate atkinson book club discussion. The history book club discussion topics new topic unread. The covid19 crisis has even prompted some people and organizations to form quarantinefriendly public book discussions. Is this humor inappropriate, or is there an element of the comic. This is a literary analysis technique called close reading. Are you always struggling to come up with book club questions to help guide your group discussion. Non fiction book club questions westfield memorial library. If your library doesnt offer a regular reading group at your library now is the time to start. The first book in kate atkinsons jackson brodie mysteries series, called the best mystery of the decade by stephen king, finds private investigator jackson brodie following three seemingly unconnected family mysteries in edinburg.
Welcome to brightlys book club for kids, where we encourage young readers to discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun. Good books to consider though would be biographies or books on a topic that everyone is interested in. From book themed activities to printable discussion questions to interviews with the authors, youll find plenty of inspiration for a great conversation. The case histories in this book are intriguing, locked together in ways that are not too unlikely, and overall the book is very darkly comic. Top five alternatives to traditional book clubs reading in bed. This is the second book of hers that ive read after behind the scenes at the museum and i look forward to reading more in the future. Does your book club need a little help in creating conversation. It winds up having more depth and vividness than ordinary thrillers and more thrills than ordinary fiction, with a constant awareness of perils swirling beneath its surface. Mount prospect public library book discussion questions. Apr 27, 2015 last week i met up with the cambridge book club for the first time. Here are my thoughts, though, for our online discussion of jamaica inn by daphne du maurier. Did you enjoy the goldfinch and would you recommend this book to your friends. Reading group guidesbook club discussion guides for the historical fiction category. How to do book club virtually during covid distancing.
Sep 27, 2016 a dual biography of the 30year relationship between eleanor roosevelt 18841962 and lorena hickok 18931968. The first is leo gusksy, an elderly holocaust survivor living a sad lonely life in nyc. Oct 09, 2014 an articles club would be just like a book club, i wrote, but well read articles. Thats why im pleased to announce that the vox book club pick for may 2020 is donna tartts the secret history. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. She has since written several more novels, short stories and a play. The book recommendation website allows you keep track of members, moderate discussions on the forum, and catalog the books you have read and. If you want to discuss a particular genre, please use the library shelves below. Case histories is a very apt title as the book starts with three very different cold cases, each apparently independent of the others. A haunting memoir of teaching english to the sons of north koreas ruling class during the last six months of kim jongils reign.
Whether youre wondering if a book might be right for your book club, or you just want to see what others have said about a book youve read, bookbrowses book club discussions are an excellent resource. I have read this book before a few years ago, and was referring to this book many times over the years. The overstory is our november book club for the pbs newshour new york times book club, now read this. Reading group guidesbook club discussion guides for. The book up for discussion this month was jessie burtons the miniaturist, which, if you live anywhere other than under a stone, you will no doubt be familiar with.
But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. A book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read and express their opinions, likes, dislikes, etc. Oct 09, 2015 to listen to the audio book club discussion of the martian, click the arrow on the player below. These book discussion questions are highly detailed and will ruin. The goldfinch book club discussion questions arlenes book club. I have been a part of one or more book clubs for over 20 years, and i have learned a few things about what makes a book club successful and how to get your book club talking. However, nonfiction books are not yet as popular as their fiction counterparts as. Centered upon a book called the history of love, the novel follows the two narrators and their relationship with the book. Nonfiction book club questions add these questions to your standard book club list.
A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. The kansas city public library features book groups on a regular basis. The dos and donts of running a book club most book clubs tend to read fiction rather than nonfiction. Join a book discussion group for adults, seniors, teens or kids. We all love our book clubs, but there comes a time when even the most ideal group think stimulating novels, insightful members, priceless wines, organic caviar, a live harpist in the corner who strums ethereal notes after every comment gets a little stale or a little intimidating to outsiders. Sep 01, 2004 case histories is a very apt title as the book starts with three very different cold cases, each apparently independent of the others. Our march 2020 pick for the pbs newshournew york times book club is dani shapiros inheritance. Book club basics getting started before you start recruiting folks, take a moment to think about what you want out of a book group. Some of these are the best book club books from my own book clubs over the years and others are ones i wish my book club had read. Book discussion groups meet according to a regular schedule, unless otherwise noted.
Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Case histories by kate atkinson book club discussion questions. I tend to think all book club selections should be on the short side to accommodate a variety of reading schedules for book club members. I bought smile club aligners but i keep forgetting to put them back in after. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves.
This is the second book of hers that ive read after behind the scenes at the museum and i look forward to reading more in the. Book discussion groups meet at many snoisle libraries locations. We have a standard set of questions that we use for most of our book club discussions you can find them at questions for a book club. In the aftermath of the civil war, captain jefferson kyle kidd, an elderly widower and itinerant news reader, is offered fifty dollars to bring an orphan girl, who was kidnapped and raised by kiowa raiders, from wichita falls back to her family in san antonio. Written in startlingly beautiful prose, harmless like you is set across new york, connecticut, and berlin, following yuki oyama, a japanese girl fighting to make it as an artist, and yukis son jay who, as an adult in the present day, is forced to confront his mothers abandonment. Wed all read the same storyfrom, say, the new yorker or elleand chat over wine and snacks. Each member or a team of 23 takes a card and answers the question.
Case histories 2004 was described by stephen king as the best mystery of the decade. Sep 05, 2017 like with genre book clubs, the possibilities of tying a book club to an activity are vast and exciting. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all. And then there were none full book discussion ideas for discussion. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion. Start a book club discussion and challenge your group to deepen their analysis of the reading material with this set of sample book club. Is this humor inappropriate, or is there an element of the comic in even the most traumatic of human experiences. Did the title, subtitle and cover accurately represent the book. We have thrillers, romance, young adult, and childrens, to name a few. Find groups in columbus, ohio about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Below are questions to help guide your discussions as you read the book over the next. Reserve a book discussion kit from our book discussion kit reservation system today. A book club for teens and adults with developmental disabilities.
Discussion ideas for case histories daily mail online. Case histories by kate atkinson general fiction book club. These groups typically consist of female genders and meet up regularly to discuss each other thoughts from the books. The narrator, christopher john francis boone is a mathematical genius but struggles to understand human emotions. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery with a few twists and turns.
Parents of estranged adult children support and discussion. The complete webcast of oprahs book club discussion of charles dickens oprah, pulitzer prizewinning american novelist and charles dickens expert jane smiley and an audience of book club readers discuss a tale of two cities and great expectations in this special fulllength oprahs book club webcast video. This months pick was eleanor and park by rainbow rowell i selected this book for our group to discuss based on the recommendation of several friends who listed it as part of their top reads of 2014. The novel is written as if christopher is writing it for. Mar, 2014 what book clubs want you to think goes on at book club. Keeping nonfiction book club questions simple, but open ended, will allow for plenty of opinions and encourage discussion among members.
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