The Hot Apple Cider Books are more than just a good read.
Three of them can be used for individual study or as discussion guides by individuals, book clubs, small groups, or classes.
A Taste of Hot Apple Cider
This book is smaller than the others - only 16 pieces from 15 writers - and is meant as an introduction to the other books and the discussion guides. The cool thing is that the questions are included in the book.
So if you're curious about these books, try out A Taste of Hot Apple Cider.
The print book is only $7.99 U. S., and the ebook is FREE in all online stores.
Get more out of the best-selling anthologies Hot Apple Cider and A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider!
FREE Reader's Guides - downloadable PDFs.
Hot Apple Cider Reader's Guide - Click on the name to download.
A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider Reader's Guide - Click on the name to download.
Discussion Guides for Hot Apple Cider and A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider
These Discussion Guides, with questions related to each story, will enhance the experience for you or your book club or study group. Each contributor has supplied questions about his or her piece to help you think further about the issues raised, enjoy stimulating discussions, and share ideas or meaningful experiences.
Individual Readers
You can read the book straight through and let each contributor surprise you with his or her thought-provoking insights; use the accompanying free downloadable "Reader’s Guide" to find specific stories; look up stories on topics that are relevant to your situation. After reading each story, you have the option of using the Discussion Guide as part of a personal study: read and meditate on the questions, then journal your responses.
Book Clubs
Hot Apple Cider and A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider are great choices for book clubs. With pieces by a total of 60 authors from across Canada, these anthologies have such a diverse group of contributors that everyone in your book club is bound to find something enjoyable.
Also, the pieces are short, so you can easily talk about a number of them in one evening. If you’re the leader, you can use the "Reader’s Guides" to choose the stories that will be particularly appropriate for your group, and then turn to the Discussion Guides for in-depth questions. Each piece has a number of questions, so you can choose the ones you prefer to use.
Book Clubs
Hot Apple Cider and A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider are great choices for book clubs. With pieces by a total of 60 authors from across Canada, these anthologies have such a diverse group of contributors that everyone in your book club is bound to find something enjoyable. Also, the pieces are short, so you can easily talk about a number of them in one evening. If you’re the leader, you can use the "Reader’s Guides" to choose the stories that will be particularly appropriate for your group, and then turn to the Discussion Guides for in-depth questions. Each piece has a number of questions, so you can choose the ones you prefer to use.
Small Groups
Whichever kind of small group you lead—a discussion group, adult class, men’s or women’s group, or a support group for people facing issues such as illness or bereavement—you’ll find material that will interest and benefit the members of your group. If you’re a group leader, you can use the "Reader’s Guide" to choose the stories that will be relevant to your group, and then turn to the Discussion Guide for in-depth questions. Many stories and questions include Scripture references.
Speakers
If you’re a speaker, pastor, or teacher, the stories in these books can provide wonderful material for a talk, sermon, devotional, or group discussion. Note in particular that the "Reader’s Guide" includes an estimated time for reading each piece aloud. The Discussion Guide, with additional insights and often additional Scriptures, will help you prepare your talk.