Please note the following guidelines for Book Club - this is to ensure everyone is a respectful and engaged book club member:

• Read the book (or at least attempt to)

  • Sometimes you don’t have time to read, or you dislike the book so much that you can’t bring yourself to finish. Either way, do try to read each meeting’s book so you can contribute to the discussion.​

• Everyone reads at their own pace​

  • There will always be someone who reads the book in a day and someone who doesn’t finish it until the day of the meeting. If you’re a speed reader, don’t spoil the book for others. If you’re slow but steady, make sure you give yourself enough time to finish. Keep in mind that everyone is busy, and cut your fellow readers some slack when needed.​

• Please Speak up

  • Don’t be afraid to share your thoughts, even if you disagree with the rest of your group. If everyone says the same thing, then there won’t be much in the way of interesting discussion. Let your voice be heard.

• Bring questions

  • Writing down your thoughts ahead of time can be a great way of spurring conversation when it lulls.

• Don't Feel like you have to weigh in every time

  • If you don’t feel like you have something unique to say on a particular topic of conversation, it’s okay to just listen. No need to repeat what others have already said!

• Take your turn and be polite

  • Sometimes multiple people will want to contribute at the same time. If you end up in the awkward situation of talking at the same time, graciously let the other person go first and then add on to what they say.

Following these simple guidelines will make the Book Club fun and engaging.