A look at an interesting book club and how they do what they do.
Your club’s name: We do not have a name for our group. We just refer to it as “Book Club.”
Location: Columbus, OH.
How long you’ve been around: Since July 1997; I [Courtney Velker Oakley] joined in January 2001.
How many members: 12.
Book you’re currently reading: TransAtlantic by Colum McCann.
Book you last read: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.
Book that’s up next: Plainsong by Kent Haruf.
Since your inception, the book that has generated the strongest (good, bad, or otherwise) reaction: The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler caused the most lively discussion.
The secret to your club’s success: We talk about everything and eventually get around to discussing the book.
Should your club’s name be in lights? Leave a comment below or send an email to [email protected] and tell us about it!
