Bookworms Unite!

Bec Says

Attention book lovers! There are some fantastic spots to hang out online and connect with other readers.

goodreads.com is a terrific place to join reading groups, hear about (and share) recommendations, and generally network with fellow readers. (If you haven’t already, you should join the Marianne de Pierres group, by the way)… You can build your own book shelf, let your friends know what you’re reading, rate your reads, and start and join all kinds of communities. It’s a great starting point for building an online reading group.

Aussie readers will no doubt all be aware of the ABC’s very fabulous First Tuesday Book Club, hosted by the incredibly well-read Jennifer Byrne. On their website, you can find out extra info, including  Facebook, Twitter, and  SMS details, how to join the studio audience, and news about upcoming shows and comps.

Teenreads.com is info overload; this contantly updated site will keep you busy for hours on end. If you’re a teen who likes to read, this is the place for you.

The Big Book Club is an Aussie-wide initiative that features monthly reads, literary events, and giveaways.

Very helpfully, the Random House site includes suggested reads and prompter questions to kick off your reading group discussions.

If you’d like to do some good while you read, you can join the MS Readathon and take up their Novel Challenge right through until the end of August. (What a great idea).

So, there are some ideas to get you started. You can also check out your local library, favourite publisher, or just grab your friends and start your own club. A book group can enrich your reading experience, broaden your literary horizons, and just be a great excuse to hang out with like-minded people over some new reads.