http://www.book-club-guide.com/book-club-blog.html A blog with the latest news on book clubs from the Book-Club-Guide.com, the authority on book recommendations, book group tips, discussion questions and discount book services. en-us book club Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:07:24 GMT Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:07:24 GMT book-club-guide.com http://www.book-club-guide.com/the-alchemist-by-paulo-coelho-book-review.html Magical in its simplicity, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a book that you can read over and over, yet it will be fresh with each new reading. Although Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:07:21 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/oprahs-book-club.html Learn about Oprahs book club authors - a list containing many of today's greatest writers - and find a complete list of her book club picks. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:01:31 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/oprahs-book-club-list.html View the complete Oprahs Book Club List for 2009, which features the moving collection of short stories by Uwem Akpan, "Say You're One of Them". Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:27:24 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/cryptonomicon-by-neal-stephenson.html Cryptonomicon is quite simply the finest book written by Neal Stephenson to date. It combines absolutely stunning writing with incredibly engaging characters Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:32:09 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/the-catcher-in-the-rye-by-jd-salinger-book-club-recommendation.html The Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger is a great book because it captures a moment in youth that I believe everyone experiences. The narrator, Holden Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:30:08 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/if-tomorrow-never-comes-book-review.html The book If Tomorrow Never Comes by Marlo Schalesky hooks you from the beginning until the last page. The story line is about the problems of a young Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:26:20 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/uncle-toms-cabin-book-review.html Uncle Tom's Cabin is a touching story by Harriet Beecher Stowe is set in the pre-Lincoln era in America, when human slavery was prevalent. No, it's not Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:46:07 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/the-handmaids-tale-book-club-pick.html This speculative fiction novel is a look at a dystopian future that many women would likely find fascinating and discussion-worthy. Margaret Atwood Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:39:58 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/ancient-mirrors-tale-series-book-club-reading-recommendation.html I recommend the Ancient Mirrors Tale series of books by Jayel Gibson. They are a series of fantasy novels, however they are very different than the average Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:34:11 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/the-devlin-diary-book-recommendation.html This work of fiction is written by Christi Phillips, also the other of 'The Rosetti Letter'. The book centers around two female protagonists, one from Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:28:14 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/mystery-book-clubs.html From spooky to suspenseful, here's everything you need to know about mystery book clubs including reviews, awards, book club selections, suggestions, lists and much more! Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:05:26 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/book-review-the-sweetness-at-the-bottom-of-the-pie.html The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley is a mystery story that takes place early in the past century in the English countryside. The Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:55:15 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/book-recommendation-boomsday-by-christopher-buckley.html Christopher Buckleys BOOMSDAY is a must-read for book clubs catering to a variety of audiences, ages and demographics. Baby Boomers who feel the Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:50:23 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/book-review-wide-sargasso-sea-by-jean-rhys.html One of my favorite book club choices is Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys. The book tells the story of the first Mrs. Rochester from the book Jane Eyre. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:54:52 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/book-recommendation-a-million-little-pieces-by-james-frey.html A book I would highly recommend to anyone, especially those battling and overcoming drug addiction, is A Million Little Pieces by author James Frey. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:49:27 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/book-clubs-for-children.html This fun list includes great reading suggestions for book clubs for children and imaginative children's book club activity ideas to go along with them. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:45:55 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/tuesday-night-book-club.html Tuesday Night Book Club was a 2006 CBS show loosely based on a book club, and remains a great example of book club problems. Learn how you can avoid these problems and make your club a success. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:33:03 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/cook-book-clubs.html Learn how you can improve your skills in the kitchen with a cook book clubs. Plus, find out how to buy cookbooks at low prices through discount clubs. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:16:32 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/scholastic-book-club.html Learn about the Scholastic Book Club, a club that lets parents and students buy age-appropriate childrens books at discounted prices and helps teachers earn free books and supplies for their classroom Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:23:16 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/troll-book-club.html The Troll Book Club is a great way for students to buy books at discounted prices and for teachers to earn free supplies for their classrooms - learn all the details here. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:30:29 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/gardening-book-club.html How to start a gardening book club with fellow gardeners or joining a discount book club where you can buy great garden books at low prices. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:16:56 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/mosaico-book-club.html The Mosaico Book Club is a popular Spanish-language discount club where you can buy popular books at low prices. Find information about joining here. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:32:14 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/age-appropriate-books.html How to choose age appropriate books for children, tweens, toddlers and more. Learn the right way to select books for advanced readers and find a great list of age-appropriate books. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:22:16 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/wheres-spot-by-eric-hill.html Where's Spot is a board book of about 12 pages where a child will help look for a puppy named Spot who is hiding somewhere in the house. As the Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:16:39 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/peter-rabbit-by-beatrix-potter-childrens-book-recommendation.html My favorite childrens book is The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. Its a wonderful book for parents and grandparents to read to young Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:15:38 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone-book-review.html The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling is altogether brilliant. Harry Potter himself is that archetypal character: a downtrodden child who turns Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:51:53 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/the-stranger-by-chris-vanalsburg.html The Stranger by Chris VanAlsburg is a wonderful twist on the old tale of Jack Frost. This story tells the tale of a stranger who appears down the Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:46:15 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-by-roald-dahl-book-recommendation.html Roald Dahl's classic children's tale is a perfect blend of fantasy and reality. Kids relate to Charlie as the underdog kid, from the poor family Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:43:38 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/robinson-crusoe-by-daniel-defoe-childrens-book-recommendation.html Robinson Crusoe is a very interesting children's book about two men who got stuck on a lonely island. Reading this book is quite fun, as it shows Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:29:13 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/best-books-for-book-clubs.html Read our valuable book club list of the best books for book clubs published in 2009 and get the help you need to choose your next reading selection. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:30:13 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/crafters-choice-book-club.html Learn all about the Crafters Choice Book Club, a popular craft book club for people interested in quilting, crochet, paper crafts, sewing, beading, woodworking and many more. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:43 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/book-club-names.html Looking for creative, clever or funny book club names? We have plenty tips and ideas for naming your book club here. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:42:49 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/crossings-book-club.html Learn about Crossings book club, the club where you can by Christian fiction, non-fiction, bibles, devotional books and much more to inspire and support your faith. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:30:53 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/book-club-questions.html Here you'll find a great list of all-purpose book club questions to guide your non-fiction book club discussion. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:16:17 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/one-spirit-book-club.html The One Spirit Book Club is a spiritual book club that helps you discover balance and harmony in your life. Learn more about joining this club offering books on healing, reflexology, yoga and more. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:31:06 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/the-literary-guild-book-club.html Find out what the Literary Guild Book Club is all about including how to join, whether it's right for you, the benefits of membership, can't-miss tips and the types of books you'll find there. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:00:31 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/ask-and-it-is-given-by-esther-and-jerry-hicks.html This book is absolutely life changing! I first saw Esther on the hit documentary The Secret, which is also a great book. I went out to Barnes and Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:24:51 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/the-art-of-racing-in-the-rain-book-review.html The appeal of Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain cuts across age and gender. The irresistible story is told in the form of a memoir by a Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:21:25 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/jane-austen-book-club.html In a 2007 film, a group of friends formed a Jane Austen Book Club. Learn more about the movie and learn how to start an Jane Austen reading group of your own. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:01:37 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/home-and-garden-book-club.html Looking to start a home and garden book club? Interested in learning how to join a book membership club to receive discounted home and garden books? Find out how here. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:51:32 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/black-expression-book-club.html Interested in learning more about the black expression book club? Find insider tips here include how to join, what you should know before joining, and the benefits of membership. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:50:36 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/monthly-book-clubs.html Learn about the different types of monthly book clubs available for adults, children and kids and find out what's involved with joining these types of book clubs. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:03 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/discount-book-clubs.html Have questions about discount book clubs? We provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about monthly book clubs, plus get your questions answered by our experts for free! Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:56:07 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/library-book-discussion-opened-my-eyes.html My most memorable book club discussion was one that was held at my local library in Lafayette, Louisiana about the Lord of the Rings books. I was in Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:35:49 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/the-interior-by-lisa-see-book-recommendation.html The Interior by Lisa See is a mystery novel set in modern-day China. It's a mystery novel with a complex love story involved, as well as some Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:30:29 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/book-suggestion-neuromancer-by-william-gibson.html Neuromancer projects a dark, spindly future world into a visceral, three dimensional reality in the reader's head. Gibson's bizarre and beautiful Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:16:13 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/the-good-cook-book-club.html How to save money on cookbooks by joining the Good Cook Book Club - learn insider tips for joining, the benefits of membership, and what to expect as a member of this cookbook club. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:50:03 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/free-romance-books.html The best places to find free romance books online and near your home - you'll be surprised how many ways there are to find low-cost or free romance novels. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:33:48 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/book-recommendation-gentlemans-agreement-by-laura-z-hobson.html Besides being a good book to read for your book club, you can also schedule a time to view the DVD since the book was made into a riveting movie that Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:04:19 GMT http://www.book-club-guide.com/witches-of-eastwick-book-review.html John Updike has written many memorable books, but this one is irresistibly witty and light and an all-around good read. I make sure to read it at Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:01:58 GMT