Beyond the Book: How to Start or Jumpstart a Book Club

The idea of a book club is something many readers readily embrace. But, how do you start one? Or, if you are already in a club, how do you keep it lively, interesting and dedicated? More importantly, how do you handle those problems that can arise – and risk the future of the club or the friendships contained within? These questions and much more are addressed in this first-of-its-kind “guidebook” that walks readers step-by-step through the process of creating (or jumpstarting) a book club that endures. From selecting the best members, the best books, the best meeting locations, and the best themes that can go “beyond the book,” this fun read has it all!

Longtime members of the "Book and Beyond" book club, Kathleen Marsan and Suzanne Colley are passionate about sharing the secret of their book club success. A retired school nurse, Kathleen has written for School Nurse News and the Journal of Association of Concert Bands, and is the author of Childhood Illness: A Guidebook for Childcare Providers. Suzanne has written for the Plainville (Conn.) Citizen and has authored skits, plays, and curriculum for the Congregational Church of Plainville.