The Various Types Of Book Clubs

"You may have heard the saying ""different strokes for different folks"". In other words, human as we are, all of us differ in the things that we like including interests, hobbies and others. There are those who would love to spend their free time dancing or swimming with friends or family. Some like to bake or experiment with gourmet cooking while others like to hole up and read book after book during weekends.

People who like to read their days away also tend to like joining book clubs, but again, not all of them have the same type of books that they want to read. This is possibly why many book clubs are emerging so that all who love books may be able to join one. If you're a bookworm yourself, take a look at the different book club specialties which you or anyone in the family may fancy exploring:

1. Children's Book Club

These are organizations or clubs for children between 8-12 years old. The main goal of these clubs is to develop a child's interest in reading and for him to gain more knowledge. This comes, of course, with being able to interact with fellow members. Nevertheless, children who are members of these clubs willl have the opportunity to develop their skills to better express themselves more.

2.Celebrity Endorsement

These clubs focus on famous personalities who recommend different books. Readers can give their opinions in forums about the book. Oprah's Online Book Club is a good example of this type of club.

3. Poetry

In essence, this won't qualify as a book club but it can still be considered one. The members of this club are into reading poems and they have the chance to share their thoughts about it with their fellow members.

4. Science Fiction

True to its classification, these are orgnanizations intended for those who are fans of science fiction. There are science fiction book clubs for both adults and children. Children who are members of sci-fi book clubs will definitely enjoy their membership if they are into learning about invetions and other things related to science.

Signing up for any of these book loving communities is easy. You can check online and choose from a great array of clubs from the Literary Guild to Doubleday Book Club and others which you may find interesting. Always remember that you only join a book club that interests you. If not, you are just wasting your time in joining. After all, book clubs are there to develop and cultivate their members' love for books, regardless of the genre. However, this can give you the opportunity to discover some of your hidden interests. "