Book Review: Saturday Salon: Bringing Conversation and Community Back Into Our Lives

If you want a comprehensive how-to on conducting a Salon, Saturday Salon is a great resource. Although written in 2010, it's still fresh for the most pat, and conveys everything you need to know about starting up a Salon. The author, Valerie Davisson, draws from her own experiences to give you everything you need to know about planning and executing a top-notch Salon experience. She also includes a chapter about pot-luck recipes, and a list of topics or as she labels the chapter, "The Topic Well" if you need further guidance on hosting your Salon. Saturday Salon's subject matter is well rounded and the book is an easy read.

Within the framework of an IPC, the information in this book is mostly relevant with some minor tweaking. Ms. Davisson seems to define her Salons as very informal affairs, almost with an air of a coffeehouse conversation group. Even so, Saturday Salon is an indispensable reference for planning your next Salon.

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You can find Saturday Salon: Bringing Conversation and Community Back Into Our Lives on Amazon.
Valerie Davisson also has a website, The Saturday Salon.