| What Is A Book Of The Month Club? | | | | "First 6 books only $6.00!" |
| Are you an avid reader that just can't wait to get to | | | | Today there are a few clubs that will actually allow |
| your next book? Does it seem like you spend more | | | | you to build a queue on the net of what books you |
| time at the library digging through stuff you have | | | | are interested in and in which order you would like to |
| read rather than getting to read something new? | | | | receive them. This type of club is beginning to gain a |
| Maybe a Book of the Month Club is what you need! | | | | good deal of interest. Obviously, it allows club |
| Originally started in 1926, the very first Book of the | | | | members to have more say in exactly what they |
| Month Club was a way to sell new books from new | | | | want. Unfortunately, this could lead to some |
| authors or authors that were not well known so that | | | | members never experiencing authors that they may |
| the public would learn more about that author. | | | | never have heard of or given a chance before. Which |
| Today, there are many different clubs that specialize | | | | club to join is a personal choice that you must make |
| in all sorts of genre. Depending on what you enjoy | | | | according to your taste in literature. |
| you may find anything from clubs dealing primarily | | | | No matter which Book of the Month Club you join, |
| with romance to clubs that only carry one author's | | | | make sure you get one that is right for you. Be |
| works. With an enormous selection of works to | | | | careful to read any fine print so that you do not get |
| choose from, you are bound to find a club to suit | | | | stuck in a situation where you have to pay for |
| your tastes. | | | | books that you really don't want or care for. The |
| How Does It Work? | | | | best source for information on what clubs are out |
| Most Book of the Month Clubs use a system called a | | | | there is the Internet. You can search from many |
| "negative response" system. They will offer you a | | | | different clubs and pick the perfect one. If you feel |
| monthly selection that will be mailed to you unless | | | | that the club you are considering may not be honest |
| you decline it by a certain date. You then will have | | | | you can check it out. See if it is set up with the |
| the option to order another book instead. Usually the | | | | Better Business Bureau. This is usually a pretty good |
| terms set forth in the club agreement will specify a | | | | indicator of what kind of service you can expect |
| certain number of books that you will be responsible | | | | from your new club. |
| to purchase or a number of months that you must | | | | Book of the Month Clubs can be very enjoyable. |
| remain active. In return for agreeing to join that | | | | Finding a new author that you haven't heard of can |
| particular Book of the Month Club many times they | | | | be a wonderful experience. Remember to pick your |
| will offer you a very tempting initial shipment of | | | | perfect club and go for it. You will have many hours |
| books that you can choose yourself. This can be any | | | | of enjoyment ahead. Happy Reading! |
| number of books offered at a very low price such as | | | | |