Scandinavian Public Library Quarterly


	Scandinavian Public Library Quarterly

Danish Radio – The Novel Club A successful literary library recipe

THE RECIPE

Ingredients:
6 books
Many enthusiastic readers
2 librarians
Some authors
A cooperation with the Danish National Radio

Mix all ingredients on the Internet and let the concept run for half a year. Hereafter, enjoy the success of the digital book club.

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