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Discuss a Book!
Sharing thoughts about a book (or a movie)
Even though you read a book by yourself, you may want to share your thoughts. Most of us enjoy sharing our opinion about a book read, or movie we have seen – as you know from listening to conversations at the exit door of a movie theater.
Discussion brings out:
- New interpretations.
- Opinions.
- Sharing of group members' past experiences related to the topic.
- Additional information.
- Expansion of our minds.
- Forming community.
If you enjoy books, consider discussing them with others.
Single-book discussion groups usually select book titles in advance and all members read and discuss the same book.
Join a group at your library.
- Buckley Book Group (3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.)
- Graham Book Group (1st Mondays, 7 p.m.)
- Summit Book Group (2nd Sundays, 3 p.m.)
- University Place Book Group (3rd Fridays, 10 a.m.)
Many other book groups meet in the area. Please see staff at your local library for information on groups looking for new members.
Discussion groups using multiple books (or movies)
Teen groups and Kid / Family Book groups may vary in format, but focus on books or films with age-appropriate appeal.
Online Discussions
Online book groups offer online forums to post your opinions about a selected book and read others' thoughts. Specific clubs usually focus on selected genres.
- Online Book Club from DearReader.com offers a daily portion of the text of a selected book via e-mail, plus an online forum for discussion.
Blogs (aka web logs). Book-focused blogs usually present a few books along with one person's review or opinion, then allow readers to add their own comments.
Additional book-based blogs can be found by searching the Internet for "books" and "blog".
Story Discussions
Story times (for younger children) are offered in multi-week sessions several times a year. Listen to stories, participate in songs and finger play.
Movie Discussions
Anime Groups - View and discuss Japanese-style animated films.
Film programs show movies using a digital projector in library meeting rooms.
- Lakewood Library - Family films program.
Book Discussion Resources
Book Club Kits offer multiple copies (usually 15) of the same title, along with background information on the author and discussion questions. Reserve a kit online. Read more >>
Washington Center for the Book - Recommended Books for Discussion (PDF 152kb) provides an extensive annotated list of books, both classic and contemporary, that lend themselves to interesting group discussions. Washington Center for the Book is located at the Seattle Public Library. Web site: www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=collection_readinglists
Author Visits
Come talk with an author! Libraries periodically present programs featuring a visit with an author.
Authors will usually read from their current book, then open the floor for questions and discussion. Please see our calendar or check your local library.