For more ideas, read book riots book club discussion questions, which includes 40 questions that work for nearly any book. Book club ideas kid through adult great group activities. This list is a great tool to help fuel your discussion at your next meeting. I may be biased, but moms book nook is the best online moms book club youll find. Go ahead and take that train ride in disguise with your adult history book club, or pass secret notes at the coffee house without anyone seeing with other grownups of your spy novel club. Sounds like life of pi, but in this tall tale form the seas, parts of the story are retold in his adult. I suggest printing these on either white or colored cardsto. These ten questions for your book club s discussion of where the crawdads sing are just a starting off point.
Jan 05, 2016 two of my top reads these past couple of years are written by the same author. We announce the book selection on the first monday of the month and discuss on the last monday of the month at 9. The questions, discussion topics, and suggestions for further reading that follow are designed to enhance your groups discussion of the underground railroad, a triumph of a novel by colson whitehead. We all lose what we love at some point, but in her poignant, funny way, moyes reminds us that even if its not always happy, there is an ever after. Ann patchetts the dutch house is the book everyone is talking about right now. In this comprehensive reading guide, you will find ten such a fun age book club questions, a summary, and recommended further reading. The best book club questions for every kind of discussion.
Vote all members make suggestions, followed by an open discussion, and vote. Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Sarah quinlans husband, jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager. Asking the right questions can mean the difference between a dull, lackluster book. Mppl staffcreated discussion questions online discussion guides questions applicable to almost any book. At the bottom of the page you will also find useful links, all in one place. Here are ten the dutch house book club questions and a reading guide to get the conversation going.
We meet in a private facebook group and chat about a new book every month. Remove the pressure by trying some of these discussion prompts. Which is why were providing you with this list of top book club questions that will generate general. This makes it a fantastic book club pick as it addresses timely themes both on and offline and questions prevalent norms that are in vogue. A couple weeks ago, i got a phone call from my sisterinlaw. Book club discussion topics a resource for anyone in a book club. The sequel to me before you, which is now a major motion picture. If youd like to have a successful book club, youre going to need some discussion about the book to go along with the wine consumed.
Welcome to the latest installment of brightlys book club for kids, where we provide you with engaging books and bookinspired activities young readers can enjoy together. Was there a specific passage in the book that left a strong impression on you, good or bad. Online book club a free online community for book lovers. The purpose of this page is to provide a forum for discussion of the books read in the costa coffee book club which meets on the third monday of each month in costa coffee, chatham high street.
Discussion log book club last section from due this week. Sample questions applicable to almost any book author. These general discussion questions are useful when a book discussion guide is unavailable as is the case with replay discussion questions for fiction. 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. 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. And remember to check out our other book resources. Looking for book club questions that will get the conversation going. I love talking books with readers and would be honored to join your discussion via skype. The complete webcast of oprahs book club discussion of charles dickens. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. Often you see these in general fiction aimed toward book clubs, like these is my words and the.
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Here are some good book club questions to consider. Non fiction book club questions westfield memorial library. Good rules include dont interrupt another member, let everyone have a turn to speak, if you disagree do it politely, stay on. Now comes the difficult partshaping your friendly chatter into an elevated, incisive conversation about the book you all agreed to read. The complete webcast of oprahs book club discussion of. The kindergarten teachers asked for icons so that students can learn what the prompts are even if they cant read the words, and those icons stay consistent so that students dont have to relearn the cards each year. We encourage you to close your discussion by committing to taking action that will help you practice building resilience. Every book page contains useful information for your book group including book club questions. Just enter your email to add this book to your box. Home book discussion groups libguides at american library. The deadline for your entries is wednesday, may 6th at noon et. Dear literary lady, i want to ask questions at my book club so that everyone can participate, even if theyre waaay behind on the reading. The goldfinch book club discussion questions arlenes book club. Book club names book club food book club reads kids book club teen book club ideas up book love book books for book club book club list.
An 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. What was the author trying to accomplish provide entertainment for the reader, deliver a message, or both. Aug 08, 2019 at my library we have a parentchild book discussion group, but the guidelines found in this article can apply to any group with children as participants. Book chat coffee, books, and more completely booked food for thought friends of mppl evening discussion. Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and distribute. Students can refer to the conversation starters on the bookmark throughout their meeting to prompt them on what to discuss.
Decide to start with only a few of the cards on a ring and add to them later. Coming up with book club discussion questions is often the hardest part of hosting a book club meeting. Seeking beta readers for masquerade of princes ya romantic fantasy by vidya 1 post 17 views last updated apr 19, 2019 08. We all lose what we love at some point, but in her poignant, funny way, moyes reminds us that even if its not. Discussion questions you can use with any book morristown. The prophet by kahlil gibran reading guidebook club. Mar 10, 2015 even with a great book its not always easy to get the ball rolling, especially if the discussion guide jumps right into the serious issues of a book. Consider the following questions and share your plan of. Option b is a new book by sheryl sandberg and adam grant about finding meaning in the face of adversity.
Book club bookmarks with conversation prompts by beach lovin. Also, avoid questions that have simple yes or no answers. It is said that you can pick up any book and be guaranteed that one of the following themes will be present. Its your turn to moderatelead your book club s discussion. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to your meeting. This months pick, the night diary by veera hiranandani, is a compelling historical novel about an event that many young readers know little about the 1947 partition of india and pakistan.
Sep 10, 2012 refer to the prompts on the cards as often as you can. You want to ask questions that are openended and help people talk about themes and how the book relates to deeper issues. However, be careful of letting your common sense tell you any of the book club ideas are too youthful for grownup book clubs, if thats what youre dealing with. Find discussion guides, questions and themes to look out for in your book it is said that you can pick up any book and be guaranteed that one of the following themes will be present. Just a few pics from the book club party i hosted last weekend. Depending on your students, you may want to allow for two or three days of reading, conferencing, and writing questions. Book club discussion questions this page gives you a full list of all the books featured on this site, split between fiction and non fiction. General book club questions for study and discussion. If your book club is planning to read this heartbreakingly inspiring memoir, take a look at our book club questions for educated by tara westover. And i know this because when i visited my family for the holidays, more than one family member came up to me and asked if id read it yet. These bookmarks act as a cheat sheet for students who struggle with what to talk about when their book club meets. No matter the genre, age, notoriety, or length of the book of the moment, book club questions can kickstart or enhance your group discussion.
The story starts with kyas ma leaving and kya waiting for her to come back. Delve deeper into the books making the charts, and get tips for keeping your reading group engaged. These cards give students a variety of options for discussing the books that they have read with a partner. The next best book club discussion topics new topic unread. Heres your reading guide and bad blood book club questions to get the conversation going. Tell them that they will be reading their book and writing questions for the book club discussion. Choose one question at a time and toss it out to the group. At my library we have a parentchild book discussion group, but the guidelines found in this article can apply to any group with children as participants. So, youve started your book club, youve bought enough wine to satisfy even your thirstiest pals, plus plenty of cheesy snacks.
Asking the right questions can mean the difference between a dull, lackluster book club and an inspiring and engaging one. Feb 16, 2015 an 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. Book club discussion topics find out what themes you should be discussing and how to find book club questions. Book questions and reading guidesdiscussion guides for book clubs more than 500 printable reading guides for exceptional books. Our latest prize book is circe by madeline miller, which is now available in paperback and will be an eightepisode series on hbo max. The other woman by sandie jones book of the month club. Published in 1923, it has been translated into more than twenty languages, and the american editions alone have sold more than nine million copies. Me before you by jojo moyes book club discussion questions. Here are my thoughts, though, for our online discussion of jamaica inn by daphne du maurier. Where the crawdads sing book club discussion questions. Its especially helpful for those who travel or miss a meeting or two.
Whether you are discussing characters and their actions, setting, theme, or images, having a guide to questions that will lead to fruitful exchanges on your enjoyment or lack thereof of the book, plot, and even its moral implications can help make your discussion more productive and keep it on track. Prompts for nonfiction reading group discussions keeping nonfiction book club questions simple, but open ended, will allow for plenty of opinions and encourage discussion among members. This months pick, the night diary by veera hiranandani, is a compelling historical novel about an event that many young readers know little about the 1947 partition. Look out for jojos new book, paris for one and other stories, available now. Kahlil gibrans masterpiece, the prophet, is one of the most beloved classics of our time. Our 23 hour meetings are primarily a social gathering with a mere 10 minute discussion about the book snuck somewhere in the middle. Each member or a team of 23 takes a card and answers the question. There are so many things to talk about in this novel. My current book club group is much more casual, but perhaps too much so. Even with a great book its not always easy to get the ball rolling, especially if the discussion guide jumps right into the serious issues of a book.
The first was me before you by jojo moyes a story of a young working class woman, louisa clark, who falls into a job of being a personal companion to a welltodo paraplegic business man, will trayner. Ask your group if they think people should judge the book by its cover. What is the books greatest strength or most serious flaw. How to write discussion questions for your novel jordan. Fiction book club questions westfield memorial library. Rotate members take turns, each choosing a book for a given month. The perfect book club is made up of three key things. How do you think abandonment shaped kayas outlook in life. Want to see these questions in action, and join a fun monthly online book club no awkward silences, promise. What motivated the main character to act the way they did. Create a deadline and set a day for book clubs to take place. This presentation will help you start a reading group and provide you with tips to.
If you are using the prompts to talk about books, your students will, too. Daphne later wrote we ventured out across the moors, desolate, sinister. Book club groups in west jordan heres a look at some book club groups near west jordan. You want to ask questions that are openended and help people talk about themes and how the book relates to. About this book cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in georgia. Fortunately my book club was happy to oblige and we made it one of our discussions. There is some much i wanted to talk about with my group, here are my me before you by jojo moyes book club discussion questions. Such a fun age summary note that this summary contains spoilers. Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace.
After reading this engaging and provocative book i was inclined to get other peoples thoughts and opinions. Book club bookmarks with conversation prompts by beach. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Where do you stand on the issue of the death penalty. At 22 years old, daphne du maurier got lost with her friend foy quillercouch as they set out on horseback from jamaica inn across bodmin moor. The book club questions below can guide your group through a meaningful discussion about almost any book. Sarah quinlans husband, jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he.
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