Book Club FAQ By Nardos King
What is a book club?
A book club is a reading group where members participate in a discussion of the selected book. Traditional book clubs meet in person and can serve as a fun social experience. Online book clubs are less intimate but offer their own advantages.What is an online book club?
With the advent of the digital age, books clubs are now ubiquitous online. They offer the convenience of being accessible anytime and readers can choose from a wide variety of book interests and genres.How can I find a book club?
Libraries and bookstores are good places to start—they might be the locations where local book clubs meet for discussion. Some cities also offer an official citywide book club, such as One City One Book. The Internet is a great resource for searching your geographic area for book clubs. And of course, if nothing is available to you, you can start your own.About the author: Nardos King is Principal at Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, Virginia. She received a Master of Education in Education Leadership from George Mason University in 2002 and is currently pursuing her Ed.D. An avid reader, Ms. King is a longtime member of a local book club.