Part 2 of Self-Introduction: I've never participated in a book club but I think that participating one is surely both beneficial and exciting. I never thought of book clubs through the perspective lens manifesting a campaign or movement, but after gaining some insight on the topic I feel that it is not only efficient but also extremely educational. Being a part of Drexel's Smart Set Book Club will hopefully help me interact with a community on a mutually viewed piece/or pieces of literature. Perspective shifts when discussing literary works are, in my opinion, a large component in learning.
Choice 2: The closest I've ever come to wanting to join a book club was during 8th grade, and it was book club that met up on Tuesdays and Thursdays at my local library. The purpose of the book club was to create a small, local community where children of all ages could read more (to the joy of their over-enthusiastic parents) and discuss what they were reading. It was also described as a "social" event, where kids could have the opportunity to meet others with the same interests (pertaining mostly to literature and writing) as them. The library often put up small signs next to the "book drop-off" section to indicate that there was a book club that could be joined without any membership or payment. Another strategy they used to attract members was that "snacks and drinks will be provided," which was definitely a plus in the eyes of the younger reading community. I believe that they were somewhat successful in their pursuits but gathering members for the book club wasn't as much of a priority as attending to those checking out books and renting DVD's. DVD rentals was also something customers had to pay for, so the library was more focused on selling that aspect to its audience. In terms of my own community, I think the modest approach to gathering book club members would definitely be effective. If people enjoy reading and expressing their opinions on what they're reading, as long as a book club reaches out to them in one way or another those select people will be inclined to join. However, those who aren't as interested in literature and the analysis of literature may ignore the signs altogether, claiming "it isn't their thing" or "it's not really my cup of tea."
Choice 2: The closest I've ever come to wanting to join a book club was during 8th grade, and it was book club that met up on Tuesdays and Thursdays at my local library. The purpose of the book club was to create a small, local community where children of all ages could read more (to the joy of their over-enthusiastic parents) and discuss what they were reading. It was also described as a "social" event, where kids could have the opportunity to meet others with the same interests (pertaining mostly to literature and writing) as them. The library often put up small signs next to the "book drop-off" section to indicate that there was a book club that could be joined without any membership or payment. Another strategy they used to attract members was that "snacks and drinks will be provided," which was definitely a plus in the eyes of the younger reading community. I believe that they were somewhat successful in their pursuits but gathering members for the book club wasn't as much of a priority as attending to those checking out books and renting DVD's. DVD rentals was also something customers had to pay for, so the library was more focused on selling that aspect to its audience. In terms of my own community, I think the modest approach to gathering book club members would definitely be effective. If people enjoy reading and expressing their opinions on what they're reading, as long as a book club reaches out to them in one way or another those select people will be inclined to join. However, those who aren't as interested in literature and the analysis of literature may ignore the signs altogether, claiming "it isn't their thing" or "it's not really my cup of tea."