Just Show Up Book Club

Just Show Up (JSU) Book Club is a book club without homework where people, on the spot, read, listen, and discuss books together.

JSU Book Club General Guidelines

1. In-person, via Zoom, or hybrid. 2-3 times a week, weekly, bi-weekly.

2. Meet for 45-90 minutes. Come with a friend or two.

3. Everyone should have a book (print or digital). Play audiobook or read aloud. Long books can be read partially.

4. Read/listen together for 20-45 minutes.

5. Discuss/share for 20-45 minutes.

6. Minimum of 2 people and as many participants as the facility & Zoom allow for.

7. Everyone should have an opportunity to speak/share same amount of time (1 to 3 mins per person; use timer).

* If possible, serve food.

JSU Book Club Sharing Guidelines

Mention your name and where you are from.

Everyone speaks same amount of time (1 to 3 mins per person; use timer) or you can skip.

Reference specific page numbers.

Focus on sharing what you learned or disagreed with.

When sharing, use "I" not not "we" or "you." This helps each person learn and share independently.

If you have a question, mention it and discuss privately afterwards.

JSU Book Club Benefits

Finishing books by just showing up

No (or optional) homework!

Learning from authors & participants

Building learning communities of all subjects: Theology, History, Investing, Management, Science, etc.

Reading together increases private reading

Reading & listening simultaneously helps focus on the content

Enhances understanding & knowledge

Doable in many settings such as family, office, church, schools, etc.