The term book club, used interchangeably with literature circle, is a small group of students gathered together to experience and explore a carefully chosen text together. Book clubs allow students to collaborate and engage in in-depth, thought-provoking conversations about shared texts. Unlike guided reading groups or strategy groups where the teacher carefully plans the direction of instruction, book clubs are student-centered. The discussion is guided by students’ insights and questions as opposed to a pre-determined curriculum focus or strategy.