{"id":2877,"date":"2017-08-17T15:29:10","date_gmt":"2017-08-17T19:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/?p=2877"},"modified":"2024-05-29T09:35:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T13:35:42","slug":"9-general-book-club-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/9-general-book-club-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"9 General Book Club Questions That Will Make The Most Of Any Book!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I<\/span>t happens. You choose THE perfect Book Club Book for your next meeting, and you can’t find the Book Club Questions! That’s when you need General Book Club Questions.<\/span><\/h3>\n

You want to shout from the rooftop to everyone. READ THIS BOOK! \u00a0It’s that good.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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What can you do if you need General Book Club Questions?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first thing I always do is visit the publisher and author’s websites and look for a reader’s guide. Usually, there are some interesting facts or pictures about the book.<\/h3>\n

This will give you a little something extra to discuss. And don’t forget the author bios; they’re always worth reading.<\/h3>\n

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I then used the General Book Club Questions with my gathered information. \u00a0It gives everyone a more meaningful look into the book. \u00a0Here are the General Book Club Questions pdf<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    Why was the book selected?\u00a0<\/span>Is there anything unique about this book, such as writing style, structure, or subject matter? Did it enhance or distract from the story?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    How did the book make you feel while reading it?\u00a0<\/span>Did you like the book immediately, or did it take you some time to become committed? Why?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    What was the central theme of the book?\u00a0<\/span>How did the time period or setting impact the plot? Does it translate to today’s standards?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Who are the central characters?\u00a0<\/span>Are there any characters that you particularly liked or disliked? Why? Would you have changed anything about the characters? Could any of the characters be omitted from the book?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Is there any specific passage or storyline that you connected with on an emotional level? <\/span>What feelings did it evoke? Was there one single event that was the turning point in the book?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Did the book alter your perception in any way?\u00a0<\/span>Will it change your outlook on future topics or decisions?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Why do you think the author choose to write about this subject? <\/span>Have you read any books by this author before?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    After turning the last page, what was your immediate reaction? <\/span>Did it change over time?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Would you recommend this book to other Book Clubs?\u00a0<\/span>Why?<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    So what else do you need for a successful Book Club meeting besides the discussion questions? It’s always appreciated when you have a little something to snack on while chatting. Wine and cheese are always my go-to when pressed for time. Visit our blog post on Small Bites for Book Clubs<\/a> for more ideas.<\/h3>\n

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    Happy reading!<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    Andrea<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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