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Book Discussion Resources
Need assistance with your own book group? Try some of these resources:
http://www.readinggroupguides.com/
Almost 2000 discussion guides for all types of books.
http://www.readinggroupchoices.com/
A plethora of easy to find information on all aspects of running a book club.
http://www.bookbrowse.com/bookclubs/
Handy, easy to follow tips and book suggestions.
http://www.webrary.org/rs/flbklists/book_discussion_titles.html/
A wonderfully long list of titles recommended by Readers Advisory librarians across the country.
http://www.randomhouse.com/vintage/read/
Tips, book suggestions with discussion guides, and an online forum.
http://www.readerscircle.org
A unique new resource for those interested in finding or starting a book group.
www.bookbuffet.com
This book group resource provides reviews, author interviews, book group tips
and more.
www.bookmuse.com
Find materials to help support thoughtful and lively discussion of good books.
Looking for more links to book related websites?
Click here!
Book Discussions at the River Forest Public Library:
The book groups are
drop-in programs, no registration is required.
Books are available one month before discussion date; just pick up a copy at the
Circulation Desk!
Afternoon Group: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm.
Jan. 9th- Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Feb. 13th- Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
Mar. 12th- The Lost Painting by Jonathan Harr
Apr. 9th- A Room of One's Own by Viriginia Woolf
May 14th- Suite Francaise by Irene NemirovskyEvening Group: 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm.
Jan. 9th - The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Feb. 6th - Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
Mar. 5th - Dubliners by James Joyce
Apr. 2nd - The Piano Shop on the Left Bank by Thaddeus Carhart
May 7th - The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
June 4th - As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
July 2nd - Exodus by Leon Uris
Aug. 6th - One of Ours by Willa Cather
Sept. 3rd - Atonement by Ian McEwan
Oct. 1st - Einstein by Walter Isaacson
Nov. 5th - A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Updated
02/26/2008 | 
