The Book Club Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to the Reading Group Experience

The Book Club Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to the Reading Group Experience

Diana Loevy
$23.00
Publication Date: August 1st, 2006
Publisher:
Berkley
ISBN:
9780425210093
Pages:
352
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Description

Booksellers know very well how ubiquitous the reading group has become, and The Book Club Companion is full of innovative ideas designed to entertain their members and enrich the book club experience. Inside, club members will find:

- The 10 Indispensable Titles across several literary genres including Beloved Lit, Brit Lit, Book Club Favorites, Classic Lit, Black Lit, Noir Lit, Literary Respite, Nonfiction that Reads Like Fiction, and Memoir
- Childhood favorites
- "Guilty pleasure" titles
- Conversation starters and tips for keeping discussions lively
- Theme gatherings and special places for meetings
- Drink and food recipes
- Craft ideas
- And much more

About the Author

Diana Loevy is a writer, entrepreneur, and editorial executive with an extensive career in publishing and media. She conceived, developed and launched the Reading Groups program for Bookspan, the book club division of Time Warner and Bertelsmann. As Reading Groups Editor for The Literary Guild and Black Expressions companion websites, she created the first-of-its- kind readers' guide incorporating unique book-related and home entertainment content for club members. Diana is also an active member of several book clubs in Fairfield County, Connecticut.