What is a book group? -- What makes a good member? -- Before the real fun starts: cost and organization details -- Rachel's rules of order -- Food! -- Group composition -- The art of discussion -- You are what you read -- Member-led vs. professionally led -- What do we really talk about? -- Empowerment -- Selected reading lists -- Syllabi from Rachel's reading groups -- Syllabi from groups around the country -- Sources for reviews, criticisms, and author information -- Advice from questionnaire respondents.