Book Group Guidelines

1. This Book Group will read works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Authors whose work is selected often visit the Piper Center for Creative Writing during the semester in which the book is read to allow Book Club members the opportunity to hear them read their own work.
2. In our busy lives, time is valuable. If you are reading the current selection and do not like it, give it 100 pages before you quit. If you still decide you don’t like it, participate in the online discussion. Sometimes discussion what you don’t like about the book with others will encourage you to give the book another chance.
3. We come to the group as equals. All have an opportunity to read and express our thoughts and feelings.
4. There is no truth when discussing a book. There are no right answers. We all read the same words, but we each read a different book. We filter its meaning through our own life experiences and come together to broaden our own world.
5. Different perspectives make the discussion interesting. Although we may have opposing points of view at times, we respect the ideas of each person. This is an opportunity to see the world through the eyes of authors as well as other members in the group.
6. We enhance our understanding of the book through discussions that focus on the material in the book. An branch we follow initiates from the themes and ideas in the book and stays within those parameters. If you have related “items” to share, they add to the discussion.
7. Get to know new people, enjoy stimulating discussion, discover wonderful books. Learn from each other and share your thoughts, reflections, and responses
   

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