Proper Ways in Conducting Yourself When Joining Book Clubs
By: Jason Maxwell
Submitted: 2010-10-19 07:01:43 | Word Count: 543
Are you among the many who are into reading? If you do, then you may already be labeled a bookworm by your friends or your peers. But friends either share the same interests or not. So you, as a person who likes books and reading, may want people to be interested to hear about the latest book you have read. And there are no better people to talk about books other than other bookworms themselves. This is when being a member of a book club can be a personal experience.
You may want to consider some of these do's and don'ts if you are interested in joining a book club:
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DO's:
Know what type of books that a club usually suggests reading. If you don't care to know what the club usually reads, your interests may differ from those of other members and you may simply stop wanting to continue joining their book-sharing sessions.
You may want to ask a friend who share same interests or reads the same books as you do. It's better to already know someone in the group so you feel more relaxed when in a discussion with other members.
Make sure you have the time to join meetings. You are better off not enlisted as a member if you don't have time to join meetings. This is because book clubs hold meetings regularly and they usually have a venue where they meet, online or off, so make sure you could contribute as an active member.
Be diplomatic in case of a conflict. At times, book club members tend to become sensitive with certain subjects, and if one or more members may challenge your opinions, stay rational and composed. Remember that if you have to disagree with a person, just accept the fact that people do have differing thoughts and ideas and you don't always have to end up agreeing with each other.
Be a good listener. You will always have your time to discuss your opinion about a certain book. It isn't always your turn, so make sure you listen to others, too.
DON'TS:
Do not always try to challenge another member when you disagree with his opinion. No one will want to discuss anything with you if you always do. No one wants their opinions challenged all the time.
Be patient. If you need to go while someone is speaking, excuse yourself politely. Don't be rude but tell them nicely that you need to go.
Avoid judging a book by its cover. This is self-explanatory. Try to read a book if you do not know its contents. Don't judge it directly just because of the author or the cover or the summary if a book is suggested to be read. Read the book first before you express an opinion about it.
Author Resource:-
One of the best ways to cultivate a love for learning among children is to have them join Doubleday book club. Check online for good groups where you can sign up your kids such as the join a book club, the Doubleday Book Club and the like. This will be a small step, but it will surely lead the little ones to the right way.
