How Long Does It Take To Read A Book?

[Kevin]

So we are just mere days away from announcing our first book to read. I need to ask: how long do we give members to read the book? Is it two weeks? A month? I'd like to see the discussion start, but how long does it take you to read on average?

[Cindy]

It would depend on how long the book is. And you want people to be able to get the book. I would say maybe start with a month and see how it goes...:)

[Kevin]

I like that idea. What do other people think? If the book isn't available locally, then you'd need a minimum of a week to order it online and get it shipped. So that knocks out 7 days right there.

[J.J.]

Other book clubs I've encountered typically read one book per month.

[Carol]

I agree with Cindy. The average reader should be able to finish a book, depending on its length, in that amount of time. A good starting point.

[Cindy]

:)

[Melanie]

If we're reading a collection of short stories, can we start to discuss them in groups of, maybe, 5?

[Kevin]

I like Melanie's idea a lot. I also want to suggest separating "Big Blonde" from the rest. It's a novella and each character can be explored at length. "Big Blonde" is Mrs. Parker's most-read story, and it deserves to be talked about by itself.

[Melanie]

Agree - I love that story, and it's easily as meaty as a novel.

[Betty]

For those who like DP's books, I totally recommend a fairly new one with the same kind of verve. It is "The Rules of Civility" by Amor Towles

[Melanie]

I have it on my Nook - thanks for reminding me.

[Cindy]

"Big Blonde" is just about my favorite story!!! :)

[Michael]

This as a Bob Benchley question!