Frequently Asked Questions
How often will books be read, what is the time commitment, and what are the expectations?
We will spend about 2 months on each book. We will read lifelong learning, personal growth, novels and other books that take an average of nine hours to read cover to cover. If you have between 1 and 2 hours a week to read you can make it happen!
We will spend about 2 months on each book. We will read lifelong learning, personal growth, novels and other books that take an average of nine hours to read cover to cover. If you have between 1 and 2 hours a week to read you can make it happen!
Is there any cost to participate?
Participation in the book club is free!
Participation in the book club is free!
Will there be any in-person meetings of the book club?
No, the book club will be entirely online. You can participate anywhere you have Internet access and on days and times that are convenient for you.
No, the book club will be entirely online. You can participate anywhere you have Internet access and on days and times that are convenient for you.
How do I get the books?
Participants can get books in their preferred format at their local library or purchase them from their preferred retailer.
Participants can get books in their preferred format at their local library or purchase them from their preferred retailer.
How do book club discussions work?
The book club will be moderated by a PBC Guru moderator who manages the forum and provides additional content related to the book. The moderator will pose questions to the group, share relevant articles and facilitate conversation about topics in the book. Members will be encouraged to post and share as well. This format allows for ongoing conversation and makes it easy for readers to connect with each other through the forum.
The book club will be moderated by a PBC Guru moderator who manages the forum and provides additional content related to the book. The moderator will pose questions to the group, share relevant articles and facilitate conversation about topics in the book. Members will be encouraged to post and share as well. This format allows for ongoing conversation and makes it easy for readers to connect with each other through the forum.
How do I make a forum profile?
We're using a private forum to host the virtual book club so it's easy to connect with fellow alumni. During our sign-up process, you will enter the information to auto-generate your free profile. After you complete the sign up, we'll send you a link to the forum and you can begin to post right away! To help us create a welcoming and connected community, add your photo to your profile and introduce yourself in the Introductions thread.
We're using a private forum to host the virtual book club so it's easy to connect with fellow alumni. During our sign-up process, you will enter the information to auto-generate your free profile. After you complete the sign up, we'll send you a link to the forum and you can begin to post right away! To help us create a welcoming and connected community, add your photo to your profile and introduce yourself in the Introductions thread.
How do I comment in the forum?
Click on the picture of the topic or post you'd like to comment on. Click on the Reply button, type in your response, and hit reply to send.
Click on the picture of the topic or post you'd like to comment on. Click on the Reply button, type in your response, and hit reply to send.
How do I change my photo and introduce myself?
Create your online forum profile by clicking on the circle icon in the top right corner of the page, then clicking on the gear. Add your photo and name. Introduce yourself in the comments of the Introductions thread. Tell us a bit about who you are, when you graduated, and your hopes for our book club. Tell us a fun fact if you are up for it!
Create your online forum profile by clicking on the circle icon in the top right corner of the page, then clicking on the gear. Add your photo and name. Introduce yourself in the comments of the Introductions thread. Tell us a bit about who you are, when you graduated, and your hopes for our book club. Tell us a fun fact if you are up for it!
What exactly is PBC Guru and what do they have to do with the Book Club?
Professional Book Club (PBC) Guru is a book club management company that partners with businesses, alumni associations, libraries, and professional societies. Check out their website, http://www.pbc.guru, to learn more.
Professional Book Club (PBC) Guru is a book club management company that partners with businesses, alumni associations, libraries, and professional societies. Check out their website, http://www.pbc.guru, to learn more.
What if my question isn't answered?
Feel free to send an email to info@pbc.guru and we'll be happy to help.
Feel free to send an email to info@pbc.guru and we'll be happy to help.