đź“ť Spells8 Book Club II - Readers' Reviews!

A warm welcome, Witchy Readers! :open_book:

The current reading period for Book Club[November 13 - December 11] has now ended - well done to everyone who joined in!

Book Club Members This Reading Period:

  • Madame Young’s Guide to Health: A True Family Herbal by Amelia Young
    @TheTravelWitch

  • The Real Witches’ Handbook by Kate West.
    @Amethyst

  • Witch Crafting by Phyllis Curott
    @erin9

  • Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kynes
    @Limeberry

  • Year of the Witch by Temperance Alden
    @MeganB

  • The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander
    @Rowan

  • Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practioner by Scott Cunningham
    @Kira-Marie

  • I Want by Jane Velez-Mitchell
    @christina4

  • Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
    @queenofdisasters

  • Earth Power by Scott Cunningham
    @Nadialuna

  • Intuition by Doe Zantamata
    @praecog29

  • City Magick by Christopher Penczak
    @pedros10

If you are not listed above but read a book during this reading period or you decided to read a different book than listed- you are very welcome to share and discuss here too!

Time to share your thoughts with your coven! :star_struck:

This discussion post will serve as a place to share your thoughts and opinions on the book you chose.

  • If you loved your book and think everyone should read it- awesome! Talk about your favorite points or something you learned.

  • If you didn’t connect with the book- consider explaining why it wasn’t for you.

  • Absolutely hated your book of choice? Warn others to stay away!

This is a great place to share your love for books and find recommendations for new books to read :+1:

Your book review can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like :writing_hand:

If you’re not sure what to talk about, here is a suggested format you can use. Feel free to write as little or as much as you’d like!

Book Title and Author:

Status? : Finished / Still Reading

My overall rating of the book : ???/10

How does this book relate to my magickal practice?:

My personal thoughts/opinions:

An interesting quote from the book: " "

All in all, would I recommend this book?: Yes / No

Remember that your review is uniquely yours- this is a chance to let your opinions and voice be heard! :raised_hands:

Please keep in mind that others may have opinions that differ from yours- when responding to the thoughts of others please always show respect! Remember that 100 people will read 1 book and have 100 different experiences. That’s what makes sharing interesting! :hugs:

What if I didn’t finish my book / joined late? :raised_hand:

No worries at all!

You are welcome to share your thoughts about the part you have read so far. If you joined the session late and have just started, feel free to talk about your expectations for your book. You can continue reading it into the next reading period.

And always, whether you read or not- you are very welcome to jump in and discuss what others share about their books! :handshake:

Deadlines and Dates :spiral_calendar:

It’s a busy time of year- so no rush on getting in your book reviews. You have 5 weeks to share your thoughts and discuss- until the next Readers’ Review Post appears in the forums!

Deadline for Reviews for this Session: Friday, January 15th

While you have plenty of time for reviews, know that the next and 3rd Reading Period for Book Club will begin in one week:

The Next Reading Session will Begin: Friday, December 18th

On this day a post will appear where you can announce your next book (or continue with your current reading!). Until then, you can find more info about the club in the Book Club FAQ.

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It can be hard to find the time and motivation to read on your own- hopefully book club helped you to find time for reading and that it led to some wonderful new knowledge and discoveries.

And as always, hooray for more book recommendations! :raised_hands:

Thanks again for joining in and being a part of Book Club! I am so excited to read your thoughts and learn more about the book you spent time with :blush::open_book:

Blessed be! :sparkling_heart:

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