Author : David Laskin
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0452272017
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)
Book Synopsis The Reading Group Book by : David Laskin
Download or read book The Reading Group Book written by David Laskin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1995-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to starting and sustaining a reading group, with annotated lists of 250 titles for provocative discussion. This lively, down-to-earth book, based on the experiences of groups across the country, is a complete guide to reading groups—from getting a new one going to sparking lively discussions to revitalizing a long-established group. This one-stop handbook covers the history of reading groups, how to attract people who love good books and good conversation, and even what food to serve. Authors David Laskin and Holly Hughes provide wise advice on choosing the right people for the group; where, when, and how often to meet; whether or not to select a leader; and—most important—finding the right books to read. What makes this book especially inviting are the annotated lists of more than 250 books by category—southern writers, all-time favorites, memoirs, biographies, travel books, Nobelists, and dozens more. Filled with funny and insightful stories from book group members, independent booksellers, and even a sociologist who has studied the phenomenon, this distinctive guide will inspire the start-up of new groups and provide existing groups with renewed inspiration and fresh ideas.