The following are some guidelines to help you prepare to the annual Selection Meeting.
On the night of the meeting, bring a pad and pen, you'll likely want to take notes as the books are discussed. We'll all have a chance to vote once everyone has given a description of her book(s).
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.
- Bring the book with you - OR - Print out a summary from the Internet or 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!
