Book Groups
Book Group Compass
The Book Group Compass is a comprehensive guide for book groups, offering practical information on everything from how to set up book groups and stimulate literary discussions through to theme nights and other tactics to keep meetings interesting and engaging.
The Compass is available to Book Council group members when they join.
- Book group membership: $100
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- Including a subscription to New Zealand Books, the authoritative journal of book reviews, analysis and commentary: $140
Contact the Book Council on 0800 BK TALK (0800 258 255), (04) 499 1569 or email membership@bookcouncil.org.nz to join.
Our website also has a Book Group Noticeboard for those who wish to join or start a book group in their area.
Book group membership
Joining the Book Council connects you to New Zealand's literary life and supports the Book Council's activities. Your group will also enjoy:
- Individual membership cards
- The Book Group Compass
- Access to the Writers to Book Groups scheme, where selected writers are available for a small fee ($100 per visit) to visit and talk to a book group meeting
- Advance notice of upcoming Book Council events and reduced tickets to any of our events
- One free copy of our quarterly magazine, Booknotes – news, interviews and children’s book reviews
- Great discounts at selected bookstores and professional theatres
- Discounted prices on our Literary Pin-ups poster series and other merchandise
- A 10% discount on accommodation at the Booklovers Bed and Breakfast, Wellington.
Writers to Book Groups scheme
The Writers to Book Groups scheme offers book groups the opportunity to invite a writer, whose work may be of special interest to them, to attend one of their meetings. Find out more about this scheme on our Writers to Book Groups page.
