'They have a lot of entry points for people so they probably have a good setting. 'Books that work really well are ones that allow you to reflect on self,' she says. 10 Barbara Kingsolver Books That You'll Love.26 of the Greatest Book Subscription Boxes.The Buzziest Books Being Released This May.'But oftentimes, people will be frustrated because they just turn into a social event rather than focusing on the book.' 'There's the typical friends gathering at someone's apartment and having cheese and wine approach,' Lobash explains. Will your time together be spent largely focusing on the novel at hand, or will camaraderie and refreshments ultimately be the most important? In order to make sure your new group is all on the same page, take the time to discuss what you want to get out of regular club gatherings before your first official meeting. 'You may get some people that aren't necessarily in your day-to-day interactions, but would be interested in joining your circle.' Set some group guidelines. 'It's a good way of interacting with your wired network to figure out what your taste is and if people are responding to that,' she says. Put the word out about your new club with a tweet, Facebook status, or Instagram story. If you're open to a more digital-friendly approach, Thomasch says you should always keep social media in mind.

Gorga also points out that if you're looking to 'get a range of perspectives' from your club, you may want to consider looking for a diverse array of ages, genders, and ethnicities who can bring their varied world views to discussions. Then, maybe it's posting a notice on the bulletin board of your local library or book store or even chatting up an acquaintance during yoga class. To start, reach out to your existing friends you know love to read, or the co-workers you actually wouldn't mind spending time with outside of the office. When you begin searching for your inaugural book club members, Gorga recommends that you look in the places in your life that feel most natural to you. To find the easiest ways to start your own book club with friends, spoke to Gorga, Random House publicity assistant Emma Thomasch, and the New York Public Library's manager of reader services, Lynn Lobash, for their expert advice on finding and creating your own social literary hub, even if it's online. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play

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