Make sure your meeting site is secure for next week (7 days ahead);
Enlist someone to lead the book discussion (7 days ahead);
Enlist someone to lead a thought-provoking question (4 days ahead);
Enlist 2 other topic leaders, preferably not anyone who led a discussion last week (4 days ahead);
After all have been enlisted, then send an email to all members of the group, with a public invitation of those you’ve contacted privately (2 days ahead);
Remind members to be on time (early if they are eating) and to invite a friend (2 days ahead);