The reading guides are all stored as PDF files so you will need Adobe Acrobat on your computer in order to read them. It's very quick and simple to install. You can download Adobe Acrobat here.
How do I join a reading group?
Lots of libraries and bookshops run reading groups so ask around at your local branch or look out for notices. If you've just started a new job or university you might discover that there are some people already running a book club. The key is to ask around as book clubs are all about word-of-mouth.
There are also several websites which contain directories of book clubs, like http://www.bookgroup.info
Alternatively, you can always start your own!
How big should a reading group be?
The size of your group is completely up to you. There is a danger that, with too many people, everyone will break off into separate discussions so a group of less than ten is probably ideal.
How do we choose which books to read?
The key here is being diplomatic. Some reading groups choose their books by allowing each person a turn in alphabetical order; in others each person nominates a book and then the group votes. Another useful way of choosing a book is the latest prize winner.
If you're all very interested in a similar genre why not focus your group. For example there are reading group for crime buffs, sci-fi aficionados and fans of female fiction.
If you're stuck on what to read next, all new reading guides on the Reading Circle website have '3 reasons to pick me' to help you choose.
If there are any Headline or Headline Review titles which you would like to see a reading guide for please email your thoughts to us here at readingcircle@headline.co.uk
Where can I get more information on reading groups?
The key here is being diplomatic. Some reading groups choose their books by allowing each person a turn in alphabetical order; in others each person nominates a book and then the group votes. Another useful way of choosing a book is the latest prize winner.
If you're all very interested in a similar genre why not focus your group. For example there are reading group for crime buffs, sci-fi aficionados and fans of female fiction.
If you're stuck on what to read next, all new reading guides on the Reading Circle website have '3 reasons to pick me' to help you choose.
Some useful websites…
www.bookmarketing.co.uk
The South Asian Literary Festival consumer research project
www.bookgroup.info
For reviews, news, interviews or
to contact a book group
www.newbooksmag.com
For readers and reading groups
www.richardandjudy.co.uk
For information about all the Richard and Judy Book Club titles
www.literacytrust.org.uk
For more information about the National Reading Programme and readers' groups
www.tvbookclub.co.uk
For information on all the Channel4 TV Book Club titles
bookclubforum.co.uk
An interesting book forum
www.thereadingclub.co.uk
This site offers help and advice on how to start a book club, and how to choose and discuss a good book
bcfreviews.wordpress.com
A reviews blog
www.bookroomreviews.com
Book reviews site
www.readingagency.org.uk
Includes a section on Reading Groups for Everyone
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