Eventbrite bookstore1sarasota presents doug knowlton. I couldnt just sit and let national poetry month pass us by. Emily dickinson edgar allan poe william shakespeare gwendolyn brooks percy bysshe shelley in fact, i think i have a book called the best poems ever. Nonlibrarians are welcome to join the group as well, to comment or request changes to book records. Poetry in the labyrinth a book discussion club poetry, that oldest form of writing romantic, lamenting, subversive, epic, dirty, funny. Aug 21, 2017 ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Slowly i discovered that the apprehension of a poem is a sensuous mental activity. She offers great advice about how incorporating poetry into your own book club can open up a whole new avenue for rich discussion and reflection. Simply read the book and come to the discussion with an open, generous, and. We read ancient and modern poems poems in english or in translation. When you host a traditional book club, one of the first questions you have to answer is, what kinds of books will we read. Discussions are held on the books description page, where it says join the discussion see image below. Every month well choose a forthcoming poetry collection, not yet available to the public. How to host a poetry book club, because its time to make this a part of your reading 1.
Whether you are discussing characters and their actions, setting, theme, or images, having a guide to questions that will lead to fruitful exchanges on your enjoyment or lack thereof of the book, plot, and even its moral implications can help make your discussion more productive and keep it on track. Start a poetry reading group academy of american poets. Each of these poetry collections will lend themselves to group discussions of emotion, imagery, and overarching societal themes of acceptance, dissension, and inner strength and beauty. A book club is a reading group, usually consisting of a number of people who read and talk about books based on a topic or an agreedupon reading list. This is an edited transcript of the book club discussion. Quick start guide book discussion groups libguides at. How to host a poetry book club, because its time to make. San francisco, california, united states about blog big tent sub for all poetry related discussion. We needed to celebrate because, honestly, we look for any excuse to party around here. How to host a poetry book club, because its time to make this a part of your reading. Our book clubs are regularly set aside as exclusive experiences, as thanks to our patrons, whose generosity helps us bring wisdom, kindness, and joy to the world. A member of the group can nominate a title for the next meeting. The first meeting should discuss types of poetry the group is intrigued by and willing to read.
My first poetry anthology, it starts like this, is a collection of my and my readers favorite poems from my year of poetry writing every day. Read about our newest featured book, change begins with ourselves by urvashi vats, now up at poetry book club. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Mental massage at the poetry book club articles news. Discussion forums on black literature, culture, and more.
The benefits of including poetry on your book club reading list and how to use it in discussions. Join us for a friendly and fascinating poetry lesson where we read and discuss poetry greats and literature classics via video conferencing. A collection of poetry s greatest voices that features all of them or all but one of them. A place where all goodreads members can work together to improve the goodreads book catalog. Poetry book club discusses mary olivers thirst solid state. Exactly the same as our regular book club, but a little cheaper because most of the books are expected to be paperbacks though some will probably be hardcover, too. Today, we hope youll enjoy this edition of the yellow wallpaper book club, as our national poetry month gift to youa piece that ordinarily would have been for patrons only. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Thirst, a collection of fortythree poems from pulitzer prizewinner mary oliver, introduces two new directions in the poets work. Each of these poetry collections will lend themselves to group discussions of emotion, imagery, and overarching societal themes of acceptance, dissension, and. It is a good idea to plan on finishing the book a little earlier than you might otherwise so that you have time to think about it and prepare before your book club meets. At the beginning of the month, i announce the book selection, which has been voted on via poll during the previous month. How has it come to be that the university of arizona poetry center has a book club discussion every month about a work of literary fiction as a fellow poetry center docent recently observed to me, i dont volunteer at the poetry center in order to read fiction. Here are a few ideas for groups that would like to explore reading poetry but aren t quite sure how to pick a book or where to start discussion.
Home book discussion groups libguides at american library. The rumpus poetry book club, 6month subscription the. Join bookseller and poetry lover gwen hunter to read and discuss selections of classic and contemporary poetry. In honor of poetry month, bookbrowse chats with stephanie. The nature lovers book club fourth thursday each month 6. Would you like to include more poetry in your reading group lists. The rumpus poetry book club chats with danez smith about their new collection homie graywolf press, january 2020, how winter can break you, the white gaze in art, and how violence can be an act of love and what the implications of that are. No matter the genre, age, notoriety, or length of the book of the moment, book club questions can kickstart or enhance your group discussion. Join us for the march meeting of the browsers modern poetry book club. A live monthly poetry book club a free, live discussion of interesting poetry books with interesting poets every month, a new poet will discuss a poetry book they are recommending. The edinburgh poetry book club meets on the first tuesday of each month in the cameo bar in tollcross. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to. Our quarterly selections are the perfect place to start. All book clubs have been cancelled for the month of march.
Whether you are discussing characters and their actions, setting, theme, or images, having a guide to questions that will. The book contains 61 poems that i narrowed down from 365. Most carry their own recommended book lists or lists of what other clubs are reading. Poetry book club discusses mary olivers thirst solid. Poetry uses an economy of words to express larger ideas and situations to the reader, and through book club discussion one or more of these can be revealed. A discussion guide for book clubsgroups many people who feel a tentative affinity to poetryeven love it, and sometimes even write itdont really feel they understand it. Mar 05, 2020 our march 2020 pick for the pbs newshournew york times book club is dani shapiros inheritance. As announced in february, 2017 the honorary chair for ala book club central is sarah jessica parker. Reading group choices book club recommendations featured books. The next best book club looking for recommendations.
As a book club, we read an odyssey by daniel mendelsohn earlier this year. According to my handydandy organizer, april is national poetry month. Rhyming poems, free verse, sonnets, villanelles all are welcomed. Join us for a staged reading and discussion of virginia woolfs acclaimed novel the waves. It works differently if you are discussing poetry in general, a type of poetic technique or genre, a batch of related poems such as a book or. This led to a really interesting discussion on this site where we all discussed why this could be. This is a great opportunity to meet likeminded people and enjoy a lively discussion. Every quarter our expert selectors choose the best new poetry collections and deliver them to our members hot off the press along with our poetry magazine.
Simply read the book and come to the discussion with an open, generous. In honor of poetry month, bookbrowse chats with stephanie walker who runs the living poets society poetry bookclub at boulder bookstore. Edinburgh poetry book club edinburgh, united kingdom. April is the month of fresh beginnings, budding flowers, and poetry. My favourite three books are 1 you can win a self help book by shiv khera which contends if we have a positive attitude we can win no matter the circumstances. Reading group guides book club discussion guides for the poetry category. Elizabeth berg center leads a monthly poetry book club discussion, which has drawn people from as far away as minnesota and tennessee, at the oak park public library. Ask everyone to bring a favorite poem or two to share with the others. Poetry books are perfect for reflection and discussion. Reading group guidesbook club discussion guides for the poetry category. Apr 11, 2017 how to host a poetry book club, because its time to make this a part of your reading. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. There are so many things to talk about in this novel.
At the end of the month, well host an exclusive online discussion with the book club and the author. What could we do to add a little party school to our month. Every month well choose a forthcoming poetry book, not yet available to the public. Welcome to rliterature, a community for deeper discussions of plays, poetry, short stories, and novels. Do you run a bookclub or are you a member of a book club. The academy of american poets is the largest membershipbased nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting american poets. And even if frankies struggles with the good ol boys at her elite prep school arent directly applicable for all readers, the idea of finding oneself transcends the. Select books that would engage discussion and not intimidate the reader new to poetry.
It was a memoir about a father and sons transformative journey in reading the greek epic poem together. Its common for book clubs to choose a specific book to read and discuss at the same time. The book asks big questions about how women define their place in the world, without forcing solutions on the reader, which is perfect to kick off a book club discussion. On saturday, february 29th at 3pm, come join us at the west tisbury library for poetry book club, where we will meet and discuss a contemporary poets work each month, and if there is time, do a brief guided writing exercise based on their work. Discussions of literary criticism, literary history, literary theory, and critical theory are also welcomestrongly encouraged, even. Sep 24, 2007 this led to a really interesting discussion on this site where we all discussed why this could be. Exactly the same as our regular book club, but a little cheaper because most of the books are expected to be paperbacks though some will probably be hardcove. Dec 09, 2019 as a book club, we read an odyssey by daniel mendelsohn earlier this year. To ensure availability of books for every participant, recently published poetry collections are best. How has it come to be that the university of arizona poetry center has a book club discussion every month about a work of literary fiction. Many libraries also stock book club bags with a discussion guide and multiple copies of a title. For more ideas, read book riots book club discussion questions, which includes 40 questions that work for nearly any book. If you get to pick the book, here are some recommendations for engaging books that are likely to promote discussion.
Many people who feel a tentative affinity to poetryeven love it, and sometimes even. Become a member of the now read this book club by joining our facebook group, or by signing. According to a press release, there will be a discussion of a contemporary poets work each month, and if. I just got a wonderful book by a polish poet named wistawa szymborska. It begins with love and then travels through a variety of emotion. General book club questions for study and discussion. Poetry book club is an opportunity to join other readers in discussion of a book of poetry. Each session goes for 40 minutes and we share a different poem before discussing what it means. The idea is to try and experience woolfs remarkable work from a new angle that of a spoken word.
At the end of the discussion, i gave them time to write their own poems in the back. Poettrees, tasty treats in dog bowls, and a great poetry book made up just some of the fun we had at our love that dog book club this month. We will be meeting via zoom on friday, april 17, 2020, from 12 p. As a member or leader of a book club, you are likely to be reading books on a wide variety of topics, both fiction and nonfiction. If your library doesnt offer a regular reading group at. Its a really easy way to feature the latest exciting.
When i remark on the absence of short stories and poetry, book club members often say they find it difficult to maintain a lively discussion about. We read and discuss fiction, nonfiction, short stories, and poetry and host live chats and interviews with leading authors. We have changed our name to the literary fiction book club. No matter what kind of book club setting you decide on, poetry is the perfect genre for group discussion. The novel is written in intense poetic prose and expands well beyond confines of a story format. The members can decide on the poetry books chosen by vote or simply by discussing various titles and reaching a consensus. Welcome to the first session of the academic book club, sponsored by community engagement as part of their connect with community initiative at csun. Well discuss the book through the month while we read it. Home for book lovers for book clubs structuring your meeting structuring your meeting find a book club start a book club be a book club member lead a book club structuring a meeting facilitate a discussion troubleshoot a bookclub find books further resources.