No matter who you are and what you want to read, there is a book club out there for you. Whether you need support through a tough time, have physical impairments, want to read and review books before they come out or are a House Republican, this month’s Book Club in the News feature has got you covered. And yes, you read that right!
Northwich Guardian: Northwich Library starts reading therapy group
We’ve always know reading is good for you, but the Northwich Library in the UK has taken it on step further with a reading group especially for people going through a difficult time.
MediaBistro.com: The Rumpus Launches Book Club with Promises of Unreleased Galley Copies
Interesting new theory for a book club… you pay to be a member, but you get to read books before they are out and review them. The best reviews are published, and there’s a moderated discussion with the author. Will it work?
Booklist Online: Mail-A-Book and Talk-A-Book
There all kinds of book clubs out there for all kinds of people, but the Queens Library has a new concept that makes book clubs and the library available even to the homebound. It’s a call in book club. What a great idea.
Huffington Post: House Republican Book Club Skips Hearing to Talk with Author
Who even knew the House Republicans had a book club. Not sure if it’s good or bad that they are learning about the financial crisis from author Michael Lewis. Maybe it’s good, after all Lewis has done a lot of research, but maybe they should stick to reading fiction and having their meetings after hours.
-- Dana Barrett, Contributing Editor
