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What is a Reading Group? Reading groups provide a forum for those wanting to combine their love of books with the opportunity to meet other readers. Members of the group select books to read, using various criteria, then meet regularly to discuss them. As a member of a reading group you can understand, appreciate and talk about the books you read plus discover new titles and writers.
Local Reading Groups:
Yass Yass Library Book Club The Book Club meets at the Yass Library on the first Thursday of each month at 6pm. New members are always welcome to join the book club. Cost: Free
Crookwell "Book-Talk" Reading Group Currently meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 10a.m at Catherine's Cafe. There are no set books to read for this group, participants bring along their latest reading material for a lively, interesting discussion on the joy of reading. For further details contact: Eva-Maria Samlow Ph. 4832 2220
Goulburn There are three book groups currently running in Goulburn. Goulburn Reading Group Goulburn Reading Group (Book Club) meets on the third Tuesday of each month to discuss the book chosen for the month and choose the next one. Meetings are held at 10 am in the Southern Region Community College 67 Sloane Street Goulburn (adjacent to the Railway Station). For details contact Jan Granger on 4845 1202 or register with the Southern Region Community College. There is a $10.00 fee per participant per term.
"Classic Readers" Reading Group Do you like to dip into Dickens, choose Chekhov or maybe tackle Tolkein? Then why not join the classic reader's group. Meetings are held once a month at the Goulburn Club for an informal evening and discussion about the chosen book, literature and life in general. For more information phone Annette on 4821 1833 (B.H.) or register at the Southern Region Community College. An initial registration fee of $20 applies.
U3A Reading Group The U3A (University if the Third Age) Reading Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Goulburn Worker's Club. Participants must be members of a U3A group. Reading group Co-ordinator is Robert Johnson ph: 48236064. For more information on U3A contact: Dr. Brian Harlech-Jones ph. 02 48215927 mobile. 0415410008 or email or Rae Wellings ph. 02 4821 9027 or email
Websites for Reading Groups: Allen & Unwin Publishers Reading group For a list of this month's notes and recommended titles or more information on reading groups. Australian Libraries gateway Links to information on reading groups from National Library of Australia Canadian Book Clubs discusses how to start a book club, how to join a book club, and provides sample discussion questions and links to useful sites. Good reading magazine Good Reading is an Australian independent monthly magazine dedicated to books and reading. First Tuesday Book Club Screens on ABC TV at 10:05pm on the first Tuesday of each month. First Tuesday Book Club is hosted by award-winning broadcaster, Jennifer Byrne. This program discusses two titles each month: a contemporary and a classic. HarperCollins Publishers Australia Reading Notes Background notes, themes, issues and questions for many HarperCollins titles. My favourite book The ABC's site promoting reading across Australia. Penguin Publishing Australia Readers Groups Penguin U.K. Readers Group This online reading group provides ideas for starting a reading group, books to review and a monthly theme. Penguin Publishing USA Reading guides Random House Discussion Guides Random House Publishing provide discussion guides to a number of their publications. These guides include a description of each book, questions, discussion topics, author biography, and sometimes a note from the author to assist the group in having a stimulating and interesting discussion Reading Group Guides This site has reading guides for many different genre, recommendations, ideas, interviews and competitions. Voyager Online How to start a reading group for readers of fantasy fiction. updated 26/08/2008 |