Kathy asked Kimberly McCreight:

I lead, or at least try to lead, our nieghborhood book club. I find that on a monthly basis there are usually only two of us who have read the book because nobody had "time" to read. I try to suggest great books, but do you have any advice to a book club leader that is struggling to engage her club to put down the Facebook and pick up a real book?

Kimberly McCreight Cookies? I usually opt for bribing whether it's myself or my children. But in all seriousness, do you alternate who picks the books? Maybe pair them with food or other activities--I find that some of the very well-attended groups I go to do those things. Also, they alternate who picks the book and who hosts. That way at least that one person is invested. Also using the discussion questions and picking books that are a little polarizing can help--people like when there are differences of opinions. And you can always invite the author to join via Skype. I'm always happy to do it if my schedule allows and lots of other authors are too.

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