Nationwide, people are joining book clubs to debate and discuss books with others. There are numerous WWW sites which can help you locate books to read and discuss. Some sites also include discussion guides and opportunities to discuss online.

Reading Group Choices
http://www.readinggroupchoices.com/
Includes helpful information for starting and maintaining a book club, but the most important sections of this site are the annual lists-back to 1995-of books "suitable for lively book group discussions." Brief plot summaries and author information and "topics to consider" are included.

Reading Woman
http://www.readingwoman.com/
"[A] place for readers and book discussion groups looking beyond the bestseller lists for their reading selections."

Oprah's Books
http://www.oprah.com/books/books_landing.jhtml
It's all here: her latest selection, past selections and favorite books. Also books seen on Oprah's show, books from Oprah's magazine, and a kids reading list. You can sign up to join Oprah's book club.

Tips for Starting and Running an Online Book Club
http://www.book-clubs-resource.com/online/rachel.php
Includes links to online book clubs.

Juli Hinz, Marriott Library 1/06