How can we make book readings more stimulating?

By Thea Chroman on September 14, 2009 - 2:08pm

Book readings are ready for a revolution.  How would you change them?

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By rock smith rock on May 13, 2010 - 9:55pm.

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By Thea Chroman on September 17, 2009 - 2:33pm.

I think the addition of refreshments would give book readings a lot more appeal.

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By Steven Short on October 8, 2009 - 10:20am.

Something to remember about book readings is that writing a book is a different skill from reading out loud.  Just because you can do one doesn't mean you can do the other. And sad to say, the solitary business of authoring a book is not really compatible with voicing it.  Giving authors some "toastmaster" training before they go on tour could make them more appealing.

 

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By Zoe Corneli on October 1, 2009 - 7:57am.

To me, the biggest draw to go to a book reading is the author. If it's an author that I really like, I'll make an effort to go. If it's someone I've never heard of, the event is not likely to cross my radar screen. So to me, the challenge is really how to reach out to more people and get them to attend readings in the first place. Maybe spicing them up and making a real "event" out of it is one way to get people interested.

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By Zoe Corneli on October 1, 2009 - 7:54am.

Don't a lot of readings already provide some kind of snacks?