Read the Book

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Arrive on Time

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Be Kind and Courteous

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Speak Up and Share Your Thoughts

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Take Turns Sharing

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8 Best Book Club Rules For a Successful Book Club Meeting

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Starting or joining a book club? Setting book club rules and expectations ahead of time can set your book club up for success and help everything run smoothly when you actually meet.

So here are 8 of the best book club rules for successful book club meetings!