For this week I will be presenting a creative way to promote horror novels to local library patrons.
Interestingly, when I worked part-time in the adult services department at a previous library, I actually pitched a horror book club to my manager, and I still believe that this is a fantastic way to engage a large group of library patrons and introduce them to the horror genre.
It's important for book clubs to have names that are either interesting or descriptive. With this in mind I decided to call my horror book club Twisted Roots: A Journey into Horror and Speculative Fiction.
Throughout my time as a librarian, several patrons have asked me about horror book clubs, so there truly seems to be a need in my area for one. Additionally, since horror novels can contain distressing topics, a book club can provide a "safety in numbers" appeal when approaching literature that can be highly disturbing. For this reason, I would propose that this book club has a social component - a private Facebook group for people who attend the book club or simply want to discuss horror literature with other local library patrons.
Hi Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great idea for a horror themed bookclub. The name is fantastic. We're you able to get your manager on board with the idea of creating a horror bookclub? I think it's a good thing when libraries can bring people together to talk about their love of literature.
Thanks, Mary! Actually, I ended up switching library jobs, so the idea is still with me and needs a library home :)
DeleteI love the idea of adding a social media group so patrons can chat outside of any in person meetings. While I don't enjoy a totally virtual book club, I never thought about having it as an extra component. I think horror is a great genre for spurring social conversations, I bet it would make for an interesting book club.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - I would love to join a horror book club. Full points!
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