Newark Contemporary Romance Book Club

TENTATIVE DATE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Welcome and Introductions
Ask each person to share:

• Their name
• Favorite book or genre
• Why they joined the club
• One fun fact about themselves

Discuss the Purpose of the Club
Talk about:

• Why the group exists (social, literary discussion, professional development, etc.)
• What members hope to get from it
• How structured or casual discussions should be

Set Standards and Logistics
Decide on:

• Meeting frequency (monthly, every six weeks, etc.)
• Meeting length
• In-person, virtual, or hybrid format
• How books will be selected
• Expectations around attendance
• Whether members need to finish the book to participate
• How spoilers will be handled

Choose Upcoming Books
Bookaholics suggest titles and vote, or create a schedule for the next few months.
Discuss:

• Book length limits
• Standalone or series
• Tropes
• Maximum price for book
  Map out the next few books for upcoming meetings

Discussion Activity
Discuss;

• Share a favorite recent read
• Recommend one book everyone should know about
• Gush about your favorite tropes
• Discuss what makes a book club discussion enjoyable

Wrap-Up and Next Steps
Confirm:

• Next meeting date, time, and location
• The first book selection
• Steps for attending or not attending