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Book clubs are like getting books by subscription. You just agree to purchase a few books during the membership period. If you want the selected title or an alternative selection, it’ll be sent to your door at your request.
If you’re regular book buyer, clubs can be a convenient option to going to bookstores, and they may offer savings to boot.
Among the best known clubs are Book of the Month Club, Doubleday Book Club, and The Literary Guild. A newcomer, but currently the most popular of them all, is Oprah’s Book Club.
If you’re interested in clubs for readers with special interests, visit Web sites like F+W Publications at www.fwpublications.com/bookclubs.asp. It features over 20 clubs ranging from gardening to science fiction.
But don’t dive in with your eyes closed. These clubs also offer their share of headaches. Most arise because folks fail to look beyond those exciting introductory offers to what they’re really committing themselves to. Common irritations arise from shockingly high shipping fees and the arrival of unwanted books.
Learn the ropes and get the facts before you jump for one of those “6 books for 99 cents” deals. And consider options to the clubs that require less commitment, like discount book services with mail order or online catalogs.
All the best,
Timben
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