10 Questions Every Author Should Be Ready To Answer
- What inspired you to write this book?
- Can you tell me about the book?
- What did you learn when writing the book?
- What surprised you the most?
- What does the title mean?
- What did the subject(s) of the book think of it?
- What are the subject(s) doing now?
How do you lead a successful book club discussion?
7 Tips for Leading a Lively Book Discussion Group
- Find thought-provoking and engrossing books to discuss.
- Let your group members have a say in what they read.
- Be prepared.
- Be comfortable leading and listening.
- Be grateful for your group members.
- Be understanding and practical.
- Reward yourself for a job well done.
What are some good group questions?
Great Icebreaker Questions
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
- When you die, what do you want to be remembered for?
- What is your favorite item you’ve bought this year?
- What would be the most surprising scientific discovery imaginable?
- What is your absolute dream job?
What are the questions to ask in a book club discussion?
General Book Club Discussion Questions. 1 1. What did you like best about this book? 2 2. What did you like least about this book? 3 3. What other books did this remind you of? 4 4. Which characters in the book did you like best? 5 5. Which characters did you like least?
Are there any generic book club questions for any book?
These generic book club questions work for any book & come with a free printable guide! I still remember the first time I went to a book club meeting. I was terrified. I had found the group on Meetup, and I had never met any of the other members. I had visions of sitting around a table staring at strangers in uncomfortable silence.
Where can I find a reading guide for my Book Club?
Many books have reading guides at the end of the book that are perfect to use for your book club. If not, you can visit the publisher or author’s website and find online reading guides.
Do you feel right at home with your book club?
After a few minutes of introductions, I felt right at home with my book club. Of course, I was surrounded by other women who also loved to read so we had something in common, but more than that, the woman hosting the meeting had a great set of book discussion questions and conversation starters prepared in advance.
