Just Show Up (JSU) Book Club is a book club with no homework where people, on the spot, read, listen, and discuss books together.
JSU Book Club General Guidelines
1. Do in-person, Zoom, or hybrid. 1-3 times a week or bi-weekly.
2. Meet for 30-90 minutes in general. If possible, serve food.
3. Everyone should have a book (print or digital). Play audiobook or read live. Books can be read partially.
4. Read/listen together for 15-60 minutes.
5. Discuss/share for 15-60 minutes.
6. Have minimum of 2 people. Encourage people to join with a friend or two.
7. When possible, everyone should have an opportunity to speak/share same amount of time (1-3 mins per person; use timer alarm).
8. Do not use phone or multitask to focus on learning and respect one another.
JSU Book Club Sharing Guidelines
1
Mention your name and where you are from.
2
Everyone speaks same amount of time (1-3 mins per person; use timer alarm) or you can skip.
3
Reference specific page numbers when appropriate.
4
Focus on sharing what you learned or disagreed with.
5
When sharing, use "I" not not "we" or "you." This helps each person learn and share independently. Facilitator will correct you when mistakes are made.
6
If you have a question, mention it and discuss privately afterwards.
JSU Book Club Benefits
Finishing books by just showing up.
No homework! Pre-reading is totally optional.
Learning from authors & participants.
Can read books of all subjects: Theology, History, Investing, Management, Hobbies, Science, etc.
Doable in many settings such as family, office, church, schools, etc.
Reading together increases private reading.
Reading & listening simultaneously helps focus on the content.
