| Discussion format | Some
groups choose to have a professional leader, someone who will ensure
focused discussion and who will have substantial background knowledge.
This can lead to a very formal structure which we feel is not suitable
for our reading circle. However, the reading circle administrator will
bring notes and background information on the months book to the
reading circle meeting for anyone that wishes to have access to the
information. The reading circle administrator arranges the social
events, notifies members of the next meeting, points of interest and
the latest news, however does not dictate what people can and cannot
discuss. We discuss the months book and everyone's perspective and
opinion is respected. Most importantly, remember there is no right or
wrong in literary criticism or appreciation, so we aim to be kind,
listen, take turns, share, and enjoy! | | Is membership free or do I need to pay a monthly fee? |
The MK Reading Circle is completely free to join and no
monthly fee is charged. However this policy may be reviewed and
discussed with members in January 2010. | | Who gets to choose the books? | Our
selection policy is for each member to take turns to nominate a book
for the month in alphabetical order. We attempt to ensure that each
month a different genre and author is nominated. We then discuss the
nominated and vote on the nomination. All nominations are considered
carefully so that no arguments arise and more often than not the
nominated book is accepted. If a book is not nominated by a member or
they have not attended the reading circle then it will go to the next
member in alphabetical order. If a book is still not nominated or an
agreement is not made then the Penguin's book of the month will be
selected. |
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