Starting a book club may seem daunting, from choosing which books to read to keeping meetings regular and on track. But Traci Thomas, creator of “The Stacks” podcast, says that discussing a book helps ...

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Reading can be an escape for many people, but sometimes finding the time to finish a book can be difficult. Whether your roadblock is choosing a book, finding time to read, or not having space to ...

Book clubs have a reputation. Conversation may start in the right direction, but staying on track isn’t always easy. There are, however, ways to ensure the book you spent so much time reading will be ...

Even for Twitter, this was shocking. An author was invited to a book club to talk about her new novel. At the meeting, one of the members spoke up to note how vehemently she had disliked the book.

"The Stacks" host and creator Traci Thomas talks about book clubs: why to start one, how to select books and tips on keeping it running smoothly. Starting a book club may seem daunting, from choosing ...

"The Stacks" host and creator Traci Thomas talks about book clubs: why to start one, how to select books and tips on keeping it running smoothly. How to start a book club: Tips and reading suggestions ...