Whether you’re contemplating a book discussion club for a family or class, my favorite guide is Deconstructing Penguins by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone, a manual on how to “dig a tunnel” into the heart and soul of a book. As the authors note, “You don’t need an advanced degree in English literature or forty hours a week of free time to effectively discuss a book with your child. This isn’t Crime and Punishment, it’s Charlotte’s Web.”
