Book mail club
Book mail clubs! What a wonderful idea! Here's a rough outline to get you started:
What is a book mail club? A book mail club is a group of people who send each other books in the mail, often with a theme or specific criteria. It's a fun way to discover new authors, genres, and books, while also connecting with fellow book lovers.
How to start a book mail club:
- Define the theme or criteria: Decide on a theme, genre, or specific criteria for the books you'll be sending and receiving. This could be anything from "mystery novels" to "books set in a specific country" to "books with a certain color on the cover."
- Gather participants: Invite friends, family, or fellow book lovers to join your book mail club. You can use social media, online book clubs, or local bookstores to spread the word.
- Create a schedule: Decide on a schedule for sending and receiving books. This could be monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly, depending on your preferences.
- Set a budget: Determine how much each participant will spend on books and shipping. You can also consider setting a budget for the entire club.
- Choose a format: Decide whether you'll be sending physical books, e-books, or a combination of both.
- Create a system for tracking and reviewing: Set up a system for tracking which books have been sent and received, and for sharing reviews and thoughts on the books.
Tips and variations:
- Themed boxes: Consider sending themed boxes with a selection of books, book-related items, and other goodies.
- Book exchanges: Instead of sending a single book, consider exchanging a set number of books with each participant.
- Virtual book club: If you can't find people in your local area who are interested in a book mail club, consider starting a virtual book club where you can discuss books online.
- Book subscription service: Consider partnering with a book subscription service to provide a curated selection of books for your club.
Example book mail club ideas:
- Mystery Mail: Send mystery novels to each other, with a new book every month.
- Global Reads: Send books set in different countries or written by authors from around the world.
- Romance Revival: Send romance novels to each other, with a focus on diverse authors and genres.
- Classic Club: Send classic novels to each other, with a focus on authors like Austen, Dickens, and the Brontë sisters.
I hope this helps you get started on your book mail club adventure!