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Book Club Hosting Checklist

A hosting checklist for a book club meeting: choosing the book, planning the evening, and following up afterward.

What this tool does

A hosting checklist for a book club meeting: choosing the book, planning the evening, and following up afterward.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 4 groups and 14 items.

  • Plan the meeting (4 items): Choose and announce the book selection; Set the meeting date, time and location; Send a reminder to members one week before; Have extra copies of the book available
  • Prepare the discussion (4 items): Prepare 5-10 discussion questions; Research the author's background and the book's context; Prepare an ice-breaker activity for new members; Prepare name tags if new members are attending
  • Set up the space (3 items): Plan refreshments and snacks; Set up a comfortable seating arrangement; Set up a cozy reading corner or display
  • Next book and follow-up (3 items): Create a sign-up sheet for next book suggestions; Plan a voting method for the next book selection; Prepare a contact list for follow-up

Tip: Tick items off as you prepare for the meeting. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list. It does not know your group size, venue or whether you meet in person or online.
  • For a larger group you will need to plan venue size, seating and refreshments yourself.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Can I change the list for each meeting?
A: Yes. Add your own items and remove the ones that do not apply. To reuse the list, Uncheck All in each section clears the ticks and keeps your items.
Q: Does the list suggest books?
A: No. It reminds you to choose and announce a book and to plan how the group will pick the next one, but it gives no book recommendations.
Q: Does it give a timeline?
A: Only one item mentions timing, which is the reminder one week before. Otherwise the order is up to you.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device, so they are still there when you come back. They are not sent anywhere and do not follow you to another device or browser.

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