What do reading groups want?

[Philip64]

Has anyone been to a reading group where the author of the book under discussion was invited along? If so, what was the format? Was a 'talk' expected? Or was it simply Q&A (followed by ritual disembowelling...)? Any suggestions from reading group attendees appreciated.
Thanks.

[aruna]

Has anyone been to a reading group where the author of the book under discussion was invited along? If so, what was the format? Was a 'talk' expected? Or was it simply Q&A (followed by ritual disembowelling...)? Any suggestions from reading group attendees appreciated.
Thanks.

Well, I have been to reading groups where I was the author invited, several times. I've never been expected tio give a talk; in most cases the members had read the book in advance and asked questions about it. In each case there was a moderator who introduced me.

[Philip64]

Thanks. That's a relief!

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[aruna]

Also, there was no ritual disembowelling. They were always very nice and full of praise; if anybody hated the book the certaily never said so! Have you been invited to a readng group? If so good luck!