BOOK GROUP TO GO

BOOK GROUP KITS

Books To Help Start and Conduct a Book Group

The Glendale and Pasadena Public libraries own the following titles. All have practical advice on how to conduct groups and lists of books that adult, teen or children's groups will enjoy.

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374.22
The Book Group Book: A Thoughtful Guide to Forming and Enjoying a Stimulating Book Discussion Group
Chicago: Chicago Review Press. 2000.
Full of practical advice for starting and running a book group, also suggests titles that book groups might enjoy.

028.55 Codell, Esme
How To Get Your Child To Love Reading
Chapel Hill: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. 2003.
Jam-packed with ideas and activities, this is meant to attract both reluctant and ravenous readers to children's books. Includes many thematic book lists.

016.813 Dodson, Shireen
100 Books for Girls to Grow On
New York: Harper Collins. 1998.
Includes lively summaries of and discussion questions for books that inspire girls, plus ideas for book-related activities, crafts and field trips.

028.9 Gardner, Sarah
Read It and Eat: A Month-by-Month Guide to Scintillating Book Club Selections and Mouthwatering Menus
New York: Hudson Street Group. 2005.
Suggests several titles for each month of the year and includes accompanying menus and recipes.

374.22 Jacobsohn, Rachel
The Reading Group Handbook: Everything You Need to Know, From Choosing Members to Leading Discussions.
New York: Hyperion. 1993.
This step-by-step handbook to starting a book group includes thirty-five reading lists devoted to different genres and topics.

027.626 Kunzel, Bonnie
The Teen-Centered Book Club: Readers Into Leaders
Westport, Connecticut: Libraries Unlimited. 2006.
With innovative and pragmatic ideas to attract and retain readers, this guide provides book lists, ground rules and book-based activities that teens will love.

028.1 McMains, Victoria
The Readers' Choice
New York: Quill. 2004.
Titles and descriptions of 200 books try to answer the question, "What have you read that is good?"

374.22 Moore, Ellen
Goodbooks Lately: the One-Stop Resource for Book Groups and Other Greedy Readers
New York: St. Martin's Griffin. 2004.
Presents tips on starting a book group, keeping it going and generating lively discussions are presented.

011.73 Pearl, Nancy
Book Lust
2003. Seattle: Sasquatch Books. 2003.
Well known librarian and book aficionado Nancy Pearl recommends books for "every mood, moment and reason."

011.2 Pearl, Nancy
More Book Lust
2005. Seattle: Sasquatch Books. 2005.
Nancy Pearl adds to her list of great books to read.

374.22
Reading Group Choices: Selections for Lively Discussions
Fernandina Beach, Florida: Paz and Associates.
Volumes: 2000. 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Yearly volumes list books and accompanying summaries, author biographies and discussion questions.

374.22 Rooney, Kathleen
Reading With Oprah: The Book Club That Changed America
Fayetteville, Arkansas: The University of Arkansas Press. 2005
Discusses the cultural influence of the television celebrity's book club and examines the individual titles selected. Also includes a chronological list of books discussed.

374.22 Sauer, Patrick
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Book Group
Indianapolis: Alpha Books, 2000.
This witty and fast-paced approach to book groups includes tips, book lists for adults, teens and children and ideas to make your book group more fun.