- Book should have enough “oomph” to sustain discussion for at least 20 minutes
- “Happy” books may not sustain discussion
- Decide how far in advance you want to select your titles. Selecting titles for an entire year can limit flexibility
- Consider choosing a topic and reading books related to it
- Explore different genres such as Science Fiction or Graphic Novels
- In December, everyone might bring a different book instead of having one title under discussion
For good discussions, choose:
- Books with ambiguous endings
- Books with plural narratives
- Books with an unreliable narrator
- Books requiring the main character to make a decision
- Character-driven books