So what happens in a book club?

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deaconblue · 01/07/2011 19:36

Want to start a book group. I have 4 interested friends but no idea how to proceed. I assume the host chooses the book but what then? Do I make suggestions for discussion in advance or should it be more free flowing discussion? I like discussing structure, style etc but don't want to put off the others by being too English-teachery (I was one Pre dcs). All advice on how to make it a success gratefully received.

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ahshutupayourface · 04/07/2011 21:24

I usually google the book and find discussion questions, we eat cake and drink wine. We always host at the person's turn for choosing and take it in turns. Love it, have read some blinders (except Crime and Punishment), and yes, 30 mins book talk, then general chit-chat

MayDayChild · 01/07/2011 20:34

We talk about any particular poignant parts personal to our feelings. Some things about writing style and it's effectiveness. (3rd person etc). I usually google bookclub comments for the book so if discussion gets intellectual, I'm prepared. But we're just a group of friends with similar values so often its
I liked part x because it made me feel y

You know your friends pitch in, see how they respond!

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deaconblue · 01/07/2011 19:52

Ok lots of wine :) do you have any structure for the discussion? Am worried I will say 'so what do we think of the book?' and there will be resounding silence

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MayDayChild · 01/07/2011 19:50

My book club is 6 weekly. We drink lots of wine. We discuss book for ten mins then talk about dc inevitably!!
But it's great fun.

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