Start a Liberty Book Club

So what is a book club?
A group of 4 – 12 people meeting (once a week, bi-weekly, or at minimum monthly), all reading and discussing the same subject matter with the intent to educate themselves. Some of these groups begin in living rooms and around kitchen tables but can just as easily take place at a local Library, coffee shop, restaurant, or church. They generally last between an hour to 90 minutes and provide the opportunity to get together and systematically go through a book as a group. Through the process it holds the participants accountable to read ahead, provides great discussions and learning opportunities, and it educates and enlightens everyone involved.


How to Get Involved or start your own?
Pick a day and time that works for you. Let us know and we will post on meetup, website, facebook, and help get the word out. Don’t just rely on us to let people know; call your friends, neighbors, church members, co-workers and invite them to invite friends as well. Type up a blurb for your area library bulletin board or convenient store bulletin board. Don’t worry what others may think, you will be surprised by the welcomed response you will most likely receive from some of the most unsuspecting people. Finally set the ground rules prior to the first meeting or during the first meeting. These are simple things such as what book you will begin with, how many pages you will try to discuss each meeting, who will facilitate, and when and where you will continue to meet.


Beginning, or participating in a book club; you will make a difference to your family, your neighborhood, to say nothing about the difference you will make to your country.

But only if you set into play this idea and take that first step of personal responsibility. If it is going to happen in your community it is up to you. Start doing as our Founding Fathers did- discuss, verbalize, share ideas about principles and values.

I will close with a quote from Thomas Jefferson:
“If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.” - FYI I recently learned that – at BOOK CLUB.


Suggestions for a successful book club
1) Have a moderator- someone who helps the group stay on topic- folks might want to discuss current politics instead of the book at hand. This is not a difficult responsibility and may be shared between people on a rotation basis, but there should be a single go to person that helps facilitate and organize each meeting.

2) Keep focused and try to use the majority of the meeting for discussions about the book. You may allow time afterwards for other types of conversation, but stay focused on the material first. (some groups have a 15min free for all at the end of each meeting to allow participants to vent about current issues and not to cloud the meeting with off topic discussions)

3) No need for coffee or snacks, unless you want to. But food does make a more comfortable environment for some groups and I never say no to food. If you have it at your home, keep pets and young children in another room, however, if the child can play quietly to the side or is old enough to grasp some of the concepts, by all means have them present.

4) Be specific with how many pages you will discuss the following week. We rarely do more than 10 pages. We are all very busy people and we really want too learn what we’re reading, so we take our time discussing the text from all angles.

5) Try to have it on the same day and time every week or on a specific day of the month to allow people to plan their schedules around it. An hour is ambitious but we have seen it done. 90 minutes seems to be a good length and ample time for discussion.

6) Decide on a book to begin with. A great starting place is “The 5000 Year Leap.” We have a great discussion sheets or a book club companion piece for this book and it lends itself perfectly for book club study. It is not political, rather it focuses on PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT – the 28 principles our Founding Fathers used to create our great country.

7) Keep meeting and inviting people - Even if your book club is an ideal size, from time to time you'll have the chance to invite new people as other members move away or drop out. Don't be discouraged if you lose members. People's schedules and commitments change. Hopefully you'll always have a core group, and together you can reload.


Other resources available for you to start and run your own book club
- FAQ
- Request information at membership@ky912.com
- “The 5000 Year Leap” book club study guide