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Due to the ongoing public health crisis in australia and its impact at readings, we have been required to close our physical shops and are unable to host book clubs this year check back on this page in late 2020 to find information about what book clubs will be on offer in 2021. A book discussion group is a forum where readers can come together and talk about books and the reading experience. The french lieutenants woman by john fowles is our reading group book for november. A book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they. While the australian bookclub mostly read contemporary australian fiction we also dabble in memoir and short stories. Reading group choices features a curated collection of the latest book recommendations for your reading group. Australian technical analysts association adelaide. Book questions and reading guides discussion guides for book clubs more than 500 printable reading guides for exceptional books. Every month we pick a popular book club pick and set up some discussion questions to get you and your book club going. There are adult groups, studentled groups, motherdaughter groups, fatherson groups, and parentchild groups, to name just a few. The life and times of charles manson by jeff guinn not a typical book to pick and some gruesome details, but there was a lot to discuss. A book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read and express their opinions, likes, dislikes, etc.
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Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. Our ideas can help you lead a discussion, find helpful resources, and be a smart participant. We have a wonderful group of ladies who love books and we would love you have you join. I would add whered you go bernadette, like the other members suggested. Free printable list september 5, 2016 in book club, life. From the awardwinning, bestselling author of addition and nine days, a superbly crafted and captivating literary mystery about a lost book and a secret love. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Find groups in adelaide about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions.
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