What if no one talks at the beginning of book group?
Go around the room/table and ask each person to relate something from the book that was particularly resonant for them. Make sure people understand this is a “judgment-free” environment and that all opinions and experiences have equal value. Facilitate communication. If members do not know one another, use nametags and introductions or getting-to-know-you games for the first few sessions. To promote discussion and eye-contact, arrange chairs in a circle.
