8 New READING GOALS for 2024 - Better Book Clubs

I have a somewhat unusual way of setting reading goals for each new year. Learn what my reading plans are for 2024, plus what's "on deck" now and a couple of teasers for upcoming videos.
Here's my roundup of how I did with my 2023 reading goals: • Best Reads and Fails o...
And here's the disaster that led to my current system: • How I Got ORGANIZED! -...
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[@gkbenw]

Happy new year :)

[@BetterBookClubs]

Hey, Ben! Happy new year to you, too!

[@andreluissoriano]

I saw the earlier uploaded, and immediately I thought “looks like this is the unedited version” hahah so waited a little bit and here it is :)

[@BetterBookClubs]

Yikes! I know! Glad you came back for the correct one.

[@CGyog]

I love a book with good humor!! I love Kevin Wilson’s Nothing to See Here and Now Is Not The Time to Panic. How Ya’ll Doing by Leslie Jordan is wonderful (recommend the audiobook). Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard is one a humorous, light read. Do you have a video dedicated to your favorite humorous reads? Count me in for more funny books!

[@BetterBookClubs]

Thanks for those recommendations! I'll make a funny reads roundup as soon as I have enough to include, but I'm not there yet. I know Kevin Wilson from The Family Fang, which I liked. I'll check these out!

[@martyc7746]

Not sure this classifies as humor but I highly recommend Calypso by David Sedaris.

[@BetterBookClubs]

I love David Sedaris. But why aren't there more writers like him?!

[@Jimmbmil]

Hello ive been watching your videos about book clubs and I have a question about engaging in the conversation. I never know what to say and end up going quiet, making me lose points. Do you have better tips for understanding a book better and forming debate questions? because that's something I struggle with a lot

[@BetterBookClubs]

If points are involved, I'm guessing you're talking about in the classroom. That's a great question and a good idea for a future video. My short answer is to plan ahead. Before going to class, write down three things you could say about the reading, and when an opportunity for one of them arises, take the plunge and raise your hand! If you plan three, chances are one of them will work at some point. And if you can't get a word in at the right time, don't be afraid to introduce your idea by raising your hand and saying something like, "I'd just like to circle back to the topic of x for a moment..."