FAQ's

1. WHO CHOOSES WHAT BOOK TO READ?
Each month, there will be a volunteer. If there are multiple volunteers in a month, they fight (mud wrestling, bow and arrow, roshambo, Iron Chef, Nintendo Wii boxing are just a few options) and whoever wins gets to choose. I'm sure we'll figure it out. For those volunteering, please make sure that you will be available (you're not on vacation or hiding) on get-together day.

2. WHAT KIND OF BOOKS ARE WE GOING TO READ?
We like to be well-rounded so we'll be reading anything under the sun. It's your choice - best-sellers, biography, mystery, romance, self-help, classics, etc.! The more you volunteer, the better your chances are for us to read the books you're interested in. Just some caution, if you're choosing a book of very specific interest, there is a risk that fewer people will want to read it.

When you submit your book title, please add a brief summary that we can post on this blog. Feel free to e-mail me or add a comment here on your book suggestions and I will add them to our list.

3. WHO HOSTS THE GET-TOGETHER?
The person who chooses the book will be the host of the get-together. It could be in his/her living room, library, park, pub, restaurant, or coffee shop. If it's in a public place, the host will be responsible for making reservations.

4. WHAT DO WE SERVE AT THE GET-TOGETHER?
It's all up to the host. It does not have to be anything fancy. If it's at home, snacks and drinks are good. Everyone is free to bring anything they want. If it's at a public place like a pub or restaurant, the host will buy us a pitcher of beer or a bottle of wine :) but for everything else, we will cover our own expenses.

5. WHO LEADS THE DISCUSSION?
We still need to figure this one out. An option is to have the host do it but he/she might have too much on him/her what with serving us food, drinks, and all that :). Another option is to have the host of the next book be the discussion leader.

6. WHEN DO WE GET TOGETHER?
Right now we're looking at Sunday afternoons or evenings, or a weekday evening (Tues., Wed., or Thurs.). Let us know your opinions.

7. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE WILL WE KNOW WHAT BOOKS TO READ?
We will have 3 books in queue. Each time we meet, we will figure out what the next 3rd book will be.

8. HOW LONG DO THE DISCUSSIONS LAST?
This is a tough one. When we see each other, there will be the usual 'how are you's', exchanging of cooking, exercise, shopping, or fantasy football tips, talking about the latest news, tv shows, movies, and gossip, and of course, eating! As far as the discussion itself, it will range from 45 minutes to an hour (or more!). It depends on how involved, excited, interested, passionate we are about the book. This is a fun and social event so enjoy! :)

9. DO I HAVE TO READ A BOOK EVERY MONTH?
Our goal is to read at least 12 books a year. That's not much, ya? But we all know things happen - a plane lands on your house, you break a nail, you forget how to read, the dog eats your book - but please aim for a book each month.

10. DO I HAVE TO BUY THE BOOK EACH MONTH?
You don't have to. If you can share a book with someone, that's good. There are online stores that sell books usually lower than the list price. There are also book clubs (check our RELATED LINKS) that offer books at a discounted price but there are certain limitations and hooks (ex. You have to purchase a certain number of books in a certain amount of time). Don't forget to check out your local library, too!

11. WHO CAN BE A MEMBER?
Anyone who reads can be a member - male, female, young, not-so-young, fast or slow readers. No pervs or creeps.

12. HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE WE GOING TO HAVE?
Since in reality there will be people who won't participate every month, we are not setting limits on membership. The more, the merrier. If it gets to be too many, we can split discussion groups so everyone will still have a chance to participate and express their thoughts. You're more than welcome to forward this information to your friends. It's fun to meet new people as long as they are not pervy or creepy (weird is ok)!

13. HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?
Just send an e-mail to Mai/Mylene (maireyes@hotmail.com) and we'll add you to the list.

There may be changes done to the above during the course of putting this book club together.

Thanks!