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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.
- Bonney Lake Nonfiction Book Club (third Sundays, 2 p.m.)
- Buckley Book Group (third Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.)
- DuPont Reading Roundtable (third Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.)
- Fife History: Truth or Fiction (third Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m.)
- Gig Harbor Fiction Book Group (third Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m, Jan.-Oct.)
- Gig Harbor Nonfiction Book Group (fourth Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Jan.-Oct.)
- Graham Book Group (September-June: second Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m., and second Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.)
- Key Center Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group (fourth Thursday, third Thursday in November, 11 a.m.)
- Orting Book Group (third Thursdays, 7 p.m.)
- Parkland/Spanaway Mystery Book Group (second Thursdays, 1-2 p.m.) and Fourth Thursday Book Group (fourth Thursdays, 1-2 p.m.)
- South Hill Book Group (second Mondays, 7 p.m.)
- Steilacoom Brown Bag Book Group (second Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)
- Summit Book Group (second Saturdays, 2 p.m.)
- Sumner Curious City: Nonfiction Book Group (second Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m.)
- University Place Noveltea Book Group (third Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.)
Find titles of selected books for discussions on the calendar.
Many other book groups meet in the area. Please see staff at your local library for information on groups looking for new members.
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.
- Many Goodreads Groups are focused around book clubs or other book discussions. Goodreads is a free online reader community and book recommendation service that anyone can sign up for.
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.
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.
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.
