We love book clubs here at Plumfield and talk about them everywhere – on the site, on social media, and on the podcast. We often get a lot of feedback from listeners and readers that for many people finding a setting up a small book club or finding a reading buddy (from among strangers) is almost like dating. A little bit of risk, a lot of getting to know each other, and a good amount of praying for the right match.

For those who are going on some “first dates” with a new reading buddy or book club, we wanted to suggest a few delightful books that might help you get to know each other right away.

84 Charing Cross Road
Parnassus on Wheels
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
The Awakening of Miss Prim
To Say Nothing of the Dog
The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction
All Creatures Great and Small
Freckles

Another option is to choose a book from the Plumfield Reads podcast. You and your potential reading buddies can read a book, listen in to the podcast, and then meet to discuss it. Find those selections here. 

Or, maybe you are looking for a kit. Something to make it easier to host a dynamic book club. Check out the Plumfield Reading Guides for sale, here.