Provides info about UK books groups, including five suggested titles, useful tips on making the group work, a Bookgroup of the month and so on. www.bookgroup.info/
On the Booktrust site is the BookmatesOn the Booktrust site is the Bookmates project, which includes the excellent guide to setting up a reading group which was originally developed in association with the Orange Prize. www.booktrust.org.uk/readinggroups/rgroups.htm project, which includes the excellent guide to setting up a reading group which was originally developed in association with the Orange Prize. www.booktrust.org.uk/readinggroups/rgroups.htm
Useful Arts and Books page about books in the news. The site includes past, present and future book recommendations, advice on setting up and running a book group, and a message board to help readers contribute to the debate and get involved. www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/arts/bookclub/
Extremely useful new website with a lot of practical information on how to set up and run a reading group and tips for different reading genres. 50 articles, with more being added each month. www.thereadingclub.co.uk
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