Starting a Classics Book Club: Tips, Traditions & Literary Travel with Keri & Liz 

Have you ever dreamed of starting a classics book club but didn't know where to begin? In this episode, I sit down with two friends who started my personal book club, Keri & Liz, to talk all things classic literature and the magic that happens when readers gather around great books.

Keri and Liz share how their classics book club got started, how they recruit and retain members, and what a typical meeting actually looks like — from how they choose their reads to what happens when someone hasn't finished the book (we've all been there!). We dig into why classic literature still matters in today's world, which books sparked the most passionate debates in her group, and how timeless stories connect to our modern lives in ways we never expected.

We also tackle the harder conversations — navigating uncomfortable themes in classic texts, managing group dynamics, and keeping a book club thriving year after year.

And then we get to the really exciting part: Keri and Liz have actually traveled to England with The Book Club Tour, and they share how experiencing the real landscapes, homes, and villages behind beloved books completely transformed the way they read. If you've ever wondered whether a literary travel experience is worth it, this episode will answer that question.

Whether you're a seasoned book club host or dreaming of starting one from scratch, this episode is packed with practical advice, genuine inspiration, and a healthy dose of literary wanderlust.

Interested in combining your love of classic literature with travel? Visit thebookclubtour.com to learn more about our immersive literary tours to England.

In this episode we cover:

• How to start and grow a classics book club
• Why classic literature is more relevant than ever
• Book club meeting formats, discussion tips & member dynamics
• Navigating difficult themes in classic texts
• How literary travel deepens your connection to the books you love
• The Book Club Tour experience in England

Love this podcast? Imagine walking the Yorkshire moors where the Brontës found inspiration, visiting Jane Austen's writing desk at Chawton, and exploring Shakespeare's birthplace with fellow book lovers. We do all this and more on The Book Club Tour!

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