Advertiser Book Club basics

Here's how to get involved in the Honolulu Advertiser Book Club:

Membership: There is no formal membership. Just read the book and participate in the virtual discussion by sending in your comments and questions.

Book club visits: Books editor Wanda Adams is seeking groups that are reading along with the book club, or who are willing to do so for a future selection so she can drop in on a discussion meeting. Call her at 525-8036.

Our current book: "Bel Canto" by Ann Patchett; HarperCollins, paper, $13.95

Reading period: Through March 28

Next "discussion": April 6

To participate in the discussion: Send your comments to Wanda Adams, Books Editor, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Fax: 525-8055. E-mail: bookclub@honoluluadvertiser.com.

Listen: To the "Sandwich Islands Literary Circle" at 9:30 tonight, KHPR 88.1 FM, KKUA 90.7 FM Maui, KANO 91.1 FM Hilo; or hear the program online, starting tomorrow at the Web site below.

To experience the book club online: Visit the.honoluluadvertiser.com/current/il/bookclub.