The ultimate guide to starting a book club at work nicole. A book club provides benefits for the employeeand for the employer. This book is the result of the three years shes spent in and out of india, surveying a. You cant fix an irretrievably flawed club, of course, but you can make sure that you are the best possible member you can be, doing your own small part to sustain the health of your little literary community. Go ahead and take that train ride in disguise with your adult history book club, or pass secret notes at the coffee house without anyone seeing with other grownups of your spy novel club. Jul 14, 2017 delish editors handpick every product we feature. Employee development through reading start a book club. From her favorite thrillers to novels and howto guides, see which books reese witherspoon picked for her hello sunshine book club in 2019, 2018, and 2017. Sometimes organization leaders and other employees may have a book in mind to suggest. The club founders should lead the first discussion and should create an editable, shared document with ideas for discussion questions. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discussions, and foster community. Send out an email to gauge employee interest in reading a book on their own time and then. We formed the blindfeed book club to cultivate our growth.
They contribute to employee satisfaction, employee motivation, and retention. Other members, however, may have a completely different idea about what. The rules of engagement for workplace book clubs stickyminds. And we know how challenging it can be to find a book that is both entertaining as well as interesting and provocative enough to spark a good, engaging discussion while, perhaps, you nosh on cheese and sip wine. Ideas for how to do better book clubs in middle school.
Book clubs are a great way to engage students with reading and help build a reading culture at your school. Then, decide on a place for your book club to meet, like your house or a local library. I thought narrowing the field might help so i brainstormed some monthly book club theme ideas. Why you should start a book club with your coworkers cnbc. Use our ideas to help you organize your book club activities, hold good discussions, and settle tough issues. Form an employee book club see success stories in which a group of employees voluntarily read the same book. Whether youre looking for likeminded lovers of the classics or just an excuse to chat over cocktails, get a reading group together in just a few steps.
How to host a book club party how to host a book club party. When choosing a book for a book club there are a lot of factors to consider. Aug 09, 2017 looking for a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people. That may be why they have 550 associates participating in the book club an impressive turnout for a company of 750. Behind the beautiful forevers may be katherine boos first book, but its certainly not her first foray into covering disadvantaged communities and societal rifts between rich and poor shes won a pulitzer and a macarthur grant for her journalistic work. Yet, i remember the unofficial book club at my office unfolding right in front of me as my director and one of my coworkers discovered they were both reading the same book. If you always wanted to run a book club at your workplace but didnt know where to. Looking for an easy way to share information and develop employees at work.
When youre starting a digital book club, all the standard book club rules apply. It makes the application and adoption of the ideas and concepts more easily and seamlessly into the workplace. Literary book decor, a surprising theme, cocktails of course, and even a book swap or a donation bin celebrate the true spirit of the month. How to start a book club that doesnt suck book riot. We all love our book clubs, but there comes a time when even the most ideal group think stimulating novels, insightful members, priceless wines, organic caviar, a live harpist in the corner who strums ethereal notes after every comment gets a little stale or a little intimidating to outsiders. Sep 14, 2017 we keep tabs on what top leaders are reading or recommending, so why not start a book club with your colleagues. A book club will motivate you to become a better listener, too. Use our litlovers resources below to help you with specific questions. Four benefits to book clubs in the workplace executive. Sep 19, 2018 it is a book that reminds us of the complexity of deep relationships and the conflicting qualities present in all of us that make us who we are. Will it be the same person every time, or the person who suggested the book.
These groups typically consist of female genders and meet up regularly to discuss each other thoughts from the books. There is never any one way to experience or interpret a book. During this time, you can also support groups who struggle with valuing diverse ideas, referring to their books for evidence, or focusing on the discussion. Sep 08, 2019 to start a book club, start by finding a small group of people who all love to read, like friends, family members, or coworkers.
In fact, differing opinions make the best discussions. Apr 10, 2015 self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. If you are starting a book club with your friends, then you need to find the perfect name for your club. Oct 22, 2018 for those wanting to start up their own book club, here is a catalog of book club names used across the nation to help fuel your inspiration. Rules for focused success in a distracted world by cal newport. Start a book club with your colleagues the guardian.
Starting a book club is more complicated than you might think. Book clubs are a great way to get people together who share a common love for reading. The pitfalls to book club success are many too much wine, too little commitment, internal dissension over reading materials, and so on. I feel like its a book that can start a great conversation at a first book club. Sharing and exchanging ideas can foster outofthebox thinking and encourage new ways. Not everyone can finish every book, but nonreaders may still have valuable insights. Top twelve book club books chosen by book riot readers. Ideas for how to do better book clubs in middle school april 10, 2017 april 10, 2017 pernille ripp in 2015, i wrote a post discussing how i was doing book clubs with my 7th graders and how their ideas had shaped our process to be more powerful.
Book club parties are a good way to get friends together and have great discussion over appetizers, drinks, or brunch. Book club ideas kid through adult great group activities. We looked into some different ways to revive, or start an entirely new club, and have compiled a list of ideas for you. Fun printables for a kids book club skip to my lou. Book clubs at work can play a number of different roles. At the current company i work for we have kind of an unofficial mandatory book club that we are all a part of. Running a bookclub by dymphna flynn producer, bookclub and peter guttridge. Even though there are many online book clubs on the internet, you can start your own online book club.
Whether your childs a bookworm or a struggling reader, sharing a book with others is way more fun than reading solo. You could either create a book club entirely around a single theme, or use themes to narrow your focus for each month. Some people are more comfortable listening to others ideas, but. A man called ove by fredrik backman, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, educated by tara westover, eleanor oliphant.
A kids book club can be the perfect motivation for ongoing reading. Apr 19, 2011 employee development through reading start a book club. The best thing about starting your own is that you can design it to reflect your particular reading. I host burtons book club, a voluntary program where each quarter i select a book, and our employees form small groups to read and. Its common for book clubs to choose a specific book to read and discuss at the same time. Whatever your book clubs reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thoughtprovoking teen novels, and more this list has a book that is sure to please. Book clubs exist all across the nation and range in size from a handful to several dozens. Entertaining and comical with a healthy splash of seriousness and even tears at times. As you read each novel, jot down page numbers and passages that moved you and where you found answers to the discussion questions. Starting a book club sounds like a simple endeavor. Genre, setting, topic, theme, and discussion questions, just to name a few. A book club is a reading group, usually consisting of a number of people who read and talk about books based on a topic or an agreedupon reading list.
Easy appetizers work best for this book club party theme, so weve chosen a few of our favorite cheesy bites to get you started. For example, a mystery book club might name itself after sherlock holmes or baker street. Scroll on to find genius ideas thatll make sure your book club party is a story for the ages. Book clubs may have a specific theme or include miniature games during their meetups. Oct 01, 2015 3 ways a book club can boost employee performance. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. But if youre planning to manage an office book club, there are a few more considerations like looping in human resources.
Continue to the next slides for book club theme ideas. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. However, be careful of letting your common sense tell you any of the book club ideas are too youthful for grownup book clubs, if thats what youre dealing with. Book clubs help you build your culture and develop your employees. If you dont have anywhere to meet in person, you can start a virtual book club using social media or video chatting. Before everyone arrives, take a look at these ideas to help make sure everything runs smoothly. Our ideas for quick and easy suppers are wholesome, almost entirely homemade, and affordable, too. Employees learn new concepts and ways of doing things that they can apply in the workplace. Mar 18, 2020 when youre starting a digital book club, all the standard book club rules apply. Bringing your boldest self to your biggest challenges by amy cuddy. Why you should start a book club with your coworkers. Websites like are free to join, easy to use, and allow all the members of your club to post on a communal site. As joseph addison said, reading is to the mind what exercise is to the brain. Book clubs at work are an inexpensive way for employees to develop their skills both personally and professionally.
Mar 11, 2018 are you interested in how to put a book club together at work. At classy, several of our departments participate in quarterly book clubs in order to. A complete joy book club a novel idea afterthoughts book club as the page turns babes in bookland babes with books bad girls book club better than therapy book club between friends literary group between. In order for your team to work well together they need to really know each other as. Determine if employees are interested in a book club. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer.
A book club can help both an organization and its staff grow, according to career. To help you make sure your book club is on point, here is a short guide about how to start a book club to help you make yours perfect. Mar 06, 2017 in my monthly book club, we often have a hard time selecting our next book because there are so many to choose from. Sometimes organization leaders and other employees may have a book. Each description also includes action items and tips for working with. Combine the book reading with a regularly scheduled discussion meeting to double the impact of the book. Its more fun to read the same book with your buddies, which is why book clubs are especially great for reluctant readers. Here are 14 book club ideas to ensure you and your team continue to. A book club can be a great way for your staff to push themselves to continue to learn. Workplace book clubs have long been recommended as an effective, efficient form of onthejob employee development. Improve employee experience start a book club at work exacthire. While i have yet to work at a company in which the discussions happen over wine during work hours maybe i need to move to europe, the rules of forming a book club are otherwise much the same with a work group as they are outside of work.
The first step is to assign a point person who will ensure that the book club happens every monthand that it goes off without a hitch. Where the crawdads sing by delia owens, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, educated by tara westover, eleano. The ultimate guide to starting a book club at work. Starting a book club at work can be a great way to enrich your workplace. Broaden your network depending on your organizations style, a book club can an. Having discussion questions before your book club meets will help facilitate a good discussion of your book. It is the perfect opportunity to start a book club, says giles morris. You and the other members will be deciding on a few important issues. Often, people choose book club names based on the types of books that they read. Theres a lot that we can learn from each other and opportunities like book clubs really enrich an employees experience at your company. Apr 10, 2017 ideas for how to do better book clubs in middle school april 10, 2017 april 10, 2017 pernille ripp in 2015, i wrote a post discussing how i was doing book clubs with my 7th graders and how their ideas had shaped our process to be more powerful.
Jan 16, 2017 starting a book club sounds like a simple endeavor. At the current company i work for we have kind of an unofficial mandatory book club that we are all a. Dec 01, 2016 a new year is just around the corner, and people everywhere are looking for ways to make next year better than this one. Apr 06, 2009 tired of the sunday supplements, want to expand your literary outlook. A few startup tips from vicki levy krupp, coauthor of the kids book club book. But there is more to starting a book club than you might think. Looking for a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people.
Encouraging different departments to read the same book can be a great way to build bridges between teams that dont work. Kemetia foley extolls the virtues of the humble tome. Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and pass them out. Heres how to be the best book club member you know huffpost. Or the method of forming the common understanding towards soem professional concepts ot ideas. If you are starting a book club yourself, you may need some ideas for creating a fun group that people will come back to time after time. Consider starting a blog or an online forum to keep track of the club. Benefits of starting a book club at your workplace. Even if you never would have picked the selection, a book club challenges. Our ideas can help you lead a discussion, find helpful resources, and be a smart participant. Plus, check out our tips on how to pair wine and cheese and get a free.
Whether your book club is a few close friends or a larger group, hosting a book club party still takes some amount of planning. Teaching students how to lead and participate in productive book discussions eventually frees you to work with individuals, pairs, or small groups who require additional scaffolding. I have been a part of one or more book clubs for over 20 years, and i have learned a few things about what makes a book club successful and how to get your book club talking. One of my favorite regular activities is participating in a book club called six pillars, hosted by my friend stan. A workbook club builds camaraderie and teamwork among the employees who attend. The ultimate guide to starting a book club at work nicole gulotta. Find ideas for discussions and activities your book club will enjoy. A book club is not only a good way to share a common interest, but it is also a fun way to socialize in general.