Here are some ways to do just that and finally talk about the epic novel you just read.
Use Your Local Library
Talk to a media specialist at your local library about starting a book club in your neighborhood. It’s likely they may already have one, but different books and reading styles can call for different clubs. The library is also a great resource for club members to get the book chosen for discussion without spending money.
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Start a Group Chat on Messenger
Whether it’s with a group of friends, family members, or coworkers, using a group chat on your messenger of choice is a great way to start a conversation about your favorite reads. You can use channels like Slack, Skype, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp to start a thread that’s just for book club.
Messaging systems like Slack have the added bonus of letting you make a poll so that you and your fellow readers can vote on the next book for discussion. For those who tend to fall behind or forget, you can also pin a message or change the group’s discussion title to the name of the book to help remind them.
Video Chat Around the World
Your book club doesn’t need to have all members present in the same space. You can talk books with your group via Skype, Google Hangouts, or any other video chat option. This is a fun and exciting option when you have members all around the country or traveling abroad.
Make a Social Media Group
If the Messenger group chat sounds overwhelming (let’s face it, they can get out of hand!), then, no worries. You can just start a Facebook or Goodreads group to discuss your reads at your leisure. Start a thread with a poll or question about the book and see as members answer the call. This is a fun way to include friends of friends of friends and expand your social circle.
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Do a Book Club Live Stream
To mix the social media aspect with a video chat style format, try hosting an Instagram live stream of your book club. The host is in charge of who joins for the face to face chat, as well as monitoring comments and questions through the features in the app. It’s also a great way to let shy readers enjoy the ongoing conversation without the pressure of contributing to the dialogue.
