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Make your book club extraordinary

The pandemic kept us apart.

Literature brings us together.

Invite friends on a joyful literary journey. Make the experience unforgettable with Novel WordPlay, a blueprint for playing with literature.

“You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been alive.”

James Baldwin

“You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been alive.”

James Baldwin

A teacher makes a difference

Has your book club discussion struggled to stay focused? Do you miss being in classes where you dig deeply into literature, unearthing more with each activity and discussion? I'm Carmen Leahy, founder of Novel WordPlay, and I’ve used my 20 years of teaching experience to chart your book club journey. Facilitating an exciting discussion, full of moments of discovery and profound insight, is my favorite part of teaching. It is my hope to bring that kind of magic to your book club.

Thank you for giving my product a try. I look forward to hearing what you think.

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Book club is more fun with Novel WordPlay.

Embark on a literary adventure with Novel WordPlay, a discussion and activity guide for groups of people looking to bond through authentic and joyful activities.  This interactive PDF provides the structure and resources to invigorate your literary experience.  It’s a little like inviting a teacher-friend who provides videos, articles, images, and text that will deepen your reading experience and guide you toward meaningful discussions. Designed to engage participants and help them connect with each other, Novel WordPlay helps take your book club experience to the next level.