Book Club

Hello all!

I've been toying with the idea of starting an online book club open to all.

I am an avid reader. I adore books, and I equally enjoy meditating on what I read.

 I usually write down my thoughts in a sort of reading journal. I don't usually have anyone to share my thoughts with, nor do I know anyone who can enlighten me with their thoughts.

I had joined an in person book club once. I had high hopes, my book was even chosen for that month's discussion! However, I was left severely disappointed. The experience was nothing like I had imagined it would be, like I had dreamed it would be.

I pictured a handful of bibliophiles getting lost deep in a symposium of thoughts. Like minded people challenging each other's views, as they explored all the different aspects of a particular book, allowing the discussion to morph and evolve organically.

 Instead I had come upon people merely looking to socialize and get through pre-determined bullet points on the month's reading choice. It was disheartening.

I was inspired by another's blogger's choice to begin a book club through the blog and decided that it was a splendid idea, one certainly worth devoting time to.

So every month or so, I will announce the book of choice, and break it down into small easily digested segments (if it is a tome), and set dates to discuss said segments. Of course, one need not finish reading a particular segment by the particular date to participate. I will merely just be posting my thoughts on that date and a few questions.

I know not many (if any) will be participating at first, so I don't actually expect any responses for awhile, but I will begin and proceed all the same, as though people were actively participating until they actually do.

Thanks, I look forward to hearing your thoughts. First book choice will be coming up soon!


Book club posts will be tagged "Book club", so they will be easy to find and sort through!