The following are some guidelines to help you prepare to the annual Selection Meeting. This is a work-in-progress, so if things need to change, this site can be updated to accommodate our needs. Please use the following for each book you plan to recommend to the group.
Preparing for the meeting:
- It's suggested that you recommend books that you or a close relative/friend have personally read. Don't necessarily base your recommendation on Amazon reviews or 3rd-party referrals.
- Be sure the book is available in paperback (not hard-cover only or out-of-print).
- Be sure the book is available in audio format.
- CO-ED Books - don't forget to bring suggestions of books that our guys might enjoy reading, too. We'll choose the large-group book this night, too.
- Print out a summary from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or other book seller (with cost information, if possible).
- BOOK EXCHANGE - Clean out your shelves of those books you're looking to "re-home". Bring them with you the night of the selection meeting to exchange for some "new" ones!
- Give a brief review of the book (story line, # pages, why it would be good for Book Club) you're recommending.
- Listen & take notes about the other suggestions.
- "Vote" for your favorite(s) using our pennies/chips method
- Exchange your "old" books for "new" ones at the book exchange!
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