The first of the year is a great time to establish a book club in your own Nantucket Gate apartment. We’ve got some tips to help get you started and keep you going! Some of these great tips come from River City Reading.
Set the Tone
People like to know what they’re getting into before they commit to something, so it’s important to take a second and think about the vision you have for your book club – even if you’ve never been in one before! Are you picturing something easygoing and social or more academic? This doesn’t mean you need to approach people with a 10-point list of rules from the get-go, but setting the tone for your book club is important.
Cast Your Net
If you have a bookish friend or two that you think might be interested in taking part, start there and let it spread! Social media (Facebook, Twitter) is a great way to let your friends know that your thinking of putting together a group and are looking for people to join in. Again, remember to let everyone know your general thoughts on the tone of the club, which can be detailed as you communicate further.
Establish Communication
This ties directly into casting your net, because you want to establish an effective form of communication from the start. Whether you set up a Facebook, Goodreads or Google Group, talk through e-mail or join Book Movement, you want some way to communicate easily with everyone in the club.
Include Treats
Once you’ve figured out what works for you and your group, you’ll definitely want something to entice members to attend! We love the idea of including some little snacks or treats to offer attendees — obviously something low-mess that can be eaten while holding a book in the other hand!
Try something like these Rice Krispies Dipper Treats or these Smoked Salmon Bites from Baker By Nature.
We hope you love this book club idea. With the perfect snack, great reads, and a friendly group, we know it will be successful. Have fun reading new titles and discussing them with friends!