Reading Group: What It Is and How It Works

Maximum 15-20 people. It can also be organized in a private home.

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How to organize a reading group

READING GROUP

Together, for the pleasure of reading , to share this desire that, when ignited, can become unstoppable. And when it's extinguished, it only translates into a waste, and not just of knowledge. A reading group is a winning formula for a complete approach to books (preferably paperback), but also for a unique opportunity to spend time in the company of a small community.

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HOW TO ORGANIZE A READING GROUP

How do you organize a reading group? And how does it work? Here are the most important answers to these questions.

You need a place. A welcoming space where you can enjoy being together comfortably and comfortably, and where you can see each other face to face. There should be no more than fifteen to twenty participants. Good meeting places for reading groups include living rooms in private homes and libraries , if they have the space available for this purpose.

Never sectarian. The group must be open and allow room for critical thinking. Indeed, it remains vital if new voices are included. In particular, it's important that readers' tastes and preferences aren't all aligned. Otherwise, rather than a group, you risk creating a sect—even if it's a sect of novels or essays.

The teacher. Reading, as we discover as children at school , also requires discipline and method. These things then lead to the pleasure of reading. This is why it's a good idea for the group to appoint a game teacher to lead the meetings. His words should not be up for discussion.

No anonymity. A group name also contributes to recognition and identity. It therefore serves to strengthen the team, making it feel united in the game. And it helps capture interest.

Don't interrupt. Reading groups also help us better understand etiquette , which we often neglect or forget to update. Never interrupt someone who's speaking, and never speak over someone else's.

Rules yes, obligations no. Since reading, especially in a group, should be a shared pleasure, if you don't like the book you've chosen, you can do the simplest thing in the world: skip a turn.

Start with short texts. Very long books, some call them "building blocks," can be intimidating and create mistrust in the group. Therefore, start with short works.

Be open to others. Make sure to share any comments, even the harshest ones, in front of everyone. A passionate, viral discussion is better than the solitary silence of rejection.

Short time to speak. Consider the times of the effective and widely followed TED conferences around the world. Everything can be said in just a few minutes, even within a reading group.

Fasting isn't mandatory. Reading doesn't mean staying on bread and water. So, if you combine the group meeting with the pleasure of food, perhaps brought by each member, you'll simply make everything more enjoyable.

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WHAT DOES A READING GROUP DO?

A reading group cultivates the joy of reading by bringing together like-minded people. It uses a very simple method. First, a text is chosen, perhaps even more than one, with a reading schedule for a few weeks. Then, the book is read together. Finally, some group sessions are dedicated to commenting and exploring the themes contained in the text. Generally, the reading group is open to all (based on age and residence).

WHERE ARE THE READING GROUPS LOCATED?

Reading groups often organize on neighborhood streets and in individual apartment buildings. You can find information on social media, especially Facebook, or by checking with a local bookstore. On this site Instead, you can find some reading groups online.

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