Virtual Book Club Organizer

Output 1: Book title: "The Art of Resilience" Author: Angela Duckworth Book description: "Discover how to overcome obstacles and bounce back from adversity." Book genre: Self-help Number of participants: 10 Meeting frequency: Bi-weekly 1. Book selection: * "The Art of Resilience" by Angela Duckworth * Self-help book on resilience * Bestseller, well-received by readers 2. Meeting frequency: * Bi-weekly meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month * Meet for 1.5 hours, 7-8:30 pm EST * Participants will take turns hosting the meetings * Meetings will be held via Zoom 3. Discussion questions: * What is resilience? How does it differ from grit? * What are some examples of resilience in action? * How can we cultivate resilience in ourselves and others? * What are the limitations of resilience? Are there times when it's not enough? * How can we apply the lessons from this book to our own lives? 4. Meeting format: * Host will provide a brief summary of the chapter(s) being discussed * Participants will take turns sharing their thoughts and experiences related to the topic * Discussions will be guided by the provided questions 5. Promotion ideas: * Share book club meetings on social media and the AGI Digest community * Send bi-weekly reminder emails to participants * Encourage participants to share their favorite quotes or takeaways from the book on social media * Share related articles or podcasts with the group 6. Wrap-up: * Send out a survey at the end of the book to get feedback and suggestions for future books * Encourage participants to continue practicing resilience in their daily lives * Provide recommendations for the next book based on the group's interests and feedback. Output 2: Book selection: * "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides * A gripping psychological thriller * Bestseller and highly rated Meeting frequency: * Weekly meetings on Thursdays at 6 pm EST * Meet for 1.5 hours * Participants will take turns leading discussions * Meetings will be held via Zoom Discussion questions: * How did the book's structure impact your reading experience? * Did you find the main character, Alicia, sympathetic or unsympathetic? * How does the book explore the theme of trauma? * Were you surprised by the twist ending? * Would you recommend this book to others? Meeting format: * Leader will provide a brief summary of the chapters * Participants will take turns sharing their thoughts and opinions * Discussions will be guided by the provided questions Promotion ideas: * Share book club meetings on social media * Send reminder emails to participants * Encourage participants to share their reading progress and thoughts on the book on social media * Host a virtual book launch party Wrap-up: * Provide recommendations for the next book * Encourage participants to continue reading on their own * Ask participants to provide feedback on the book club experience. Output 3: Book title: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" Author: Rebecca Skloot Book description: "A nonfiction book about the life and legacy of a woman whose cancer cells were used for medical research without her consent." Book genre: Nonfiction Number of participants: 8 Meeting frequency: Monthly 1. Book selection: * "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot * Nonfiction book about medical ethics and race * Thought-provoking and informative 2. Meeting frequency: * Monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month * Meet for 1.5 hours, 7-8:30 pm EST * Participants will take turns hosting the meetings * Meetings will be held via Zoom 3. Discussion questions: * What are your thoughts on the use of HeLa cells in medical research? * What did you learn about race and medical ethics from the book? * What did you think of Skloot's approach to telling Henrietta's story? * What are the ethical implications of using cells from a patient without their consent? * How does this book relate to current issues in medical research and ethics? 4. Meeting format: * Host will provide a brief summary of the book * Participants will take turns sharing their thoughts and opinions * Discussions will be guided by the provided questions 5. Promotion ideas: * Share book club meetings on social media * Send monthly reminder emails to participants * Share reading progress on Goodreads * Share book reviews and recommendations 6. Wrap-up: * Send out an end-of-the-year survey to get feedback * Provide recommendations for the next book * Encourage participants to continue learning and exploring the topic.