Reynoldsville Breakfast Club celebrates 5 years & 60 books

In July, our book club celebrated 5 years of reading books. I can't believe that we have lasted that long and continue to have a good turn out each month.

Our book club started by Sharon and I just discussing how we should have a book club. It happened that Oprah was doing the book "East of Eden," and we had got about 4 copies and decided to start with that particular book. Our first book club had about 7 people. It grew in popularity, and now about 10-12 people come every month.

I really can't tell you how to successfully have a great book club turn out. You just have to make it that way, and have the right people. Without our great discussions about the book, and emotions and real stories that are brought out from reading the book, it wouldn't be successful.

A big event was our 50th book. A book club member choose the book, and had the author come and talk to us. She also treated us to a buffet breakfast to celebrate such an occasion. She also invited other local librarians, and community members to join us. It was a celebration and a chance to highlight our club.

And just this month, on the 23rd of August, we read our 60th book. For our library, it is an achievement. They had a book club before, but it only lasted unfortunately a little while. Now 5 years later, and 60 books under the belt, it still keeps moving along.

Our next selection for book club is "A Map of the World," by Jane Hamilton. I will tell you all about it after the meeting on September 20th. In the meantime, I am all ears for possbible suggestions for what book I could pick for book club. Any suggestions? I really want to pick a young adult book this time. I have a few in mind, but want to hear what your ideas are.