# 📝 Spells8 Book Club XXIII - Readers' Reviews! **URL:** \ **Category:** Activities\ **Tags:** books\ **Created:** [December 23, 2022, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxiii-readers-reviews/32562 "2022-12-23T12:52:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2022, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxiii-readers-reviews/32562/1 "2022-12-23T12:52:18Z")
Wishing a very warm welcome to all of the Witchy Readers! 📖 The latest reading period for Book Club [[Nov 25 - Dec 23] ](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxiii-nov-25-dec-23/31286)has **now ended** - thank you to everyone who joined in! ## **Books & Members This Reading Period:** - **The Awakening - The Dragon Heart Legacy Book 1** by Nora Roberts @jan_TheGreenWitch - **Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule** by Jason Mankey @Amethyst - **The Witches of Scotland: The Dream Dancers (Book 1)** by Steven P. Aitchison @AileyGrey - **The Witches of Scotland** by Eliza Lynn Linton @AileyGrey - **The Old Magic of Christmas** by Linda Raedisch @AileyGrey - **The Dark Wife** by Sarah Diemer @BryWisteria - **Mastering Magick** by Mat Auryn @Wysteria_Norn - **The Temple Of Shamanic Witchcraft** By Christopher Penczak @Jeannie1 - **Manifesting With Crystals** By Judy Hall @christina4 _Even if you are not listed above but you read a book during this reading period/ 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! 🤩 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 👍 ![herbal reading](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/6/4/641d05bbd2e95492412be69317e401e2f0f11cf1.jpeg) _Picture from [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photos/bottle-necklace-witchcraft-6732912/)_ ## Your book review can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like ✍ 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 🙌 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 ❤ * * * ## What if I didn’t finish my book / joined late? ✋ No worries! 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 whether you read a book or not - you are very welcome to **jump in and discuss what others share** about their books! 🤝 ![magick book](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/b/2/b22c372b341af3c192e7fc14246eba6a469c72c3.jpeg) _Picture from [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photos/magic-witch-goth-gothic-ancient-7086076/)_ ## Deadlines and Dates 🗓 You have 5 weeks to share your thoughts and discuss- until the next Readers’ Review Post appears in the forum! **Deadline for Reviews for this Session:** Friday, January 27 While you have plenty of time for reviews, know that the next reading period will begin in one week: **The Next Reading Session will Begin:** Friday, December 30 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](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-an-introduction/4490). ![magic reading](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/5/a/5ac00a0ad331489c49e227a99334ff826068dd8b.gif) _Gif from [Gfycat](https://gfycat.com/gifs/tag/magic+spell)_ It can be hard to find the time and motivation to read on your own- hopefully book club helped provide a bit of motivation and that it led to some wonderful new knowledge and discoveries in your Craft 📚 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 😊📖 Blessed be! ✨ 📚 ❤ :infinite_roots: ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2023, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxiii-readers-reviews/32562/2 "2023-05-12T06:03:11Z")
18 posts were merged into an existing topic: [Witchy Book Reviews! Spells8 Book Club Reviews Masterlist - Sessions I ~ XXV](https://forum.spells8.com/t/witchy-book-reviews-spells8-book-club-reviews-masterlist-sessions-i-xxv/21844/558) ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxiii-readers-reviews/32562/20 "2023-01-27T13:35:45Z")
> The 22nd session of the Spells8 Book Club and its review period have closed. But no worries! You can visit the [Activities Category](https://forum.spells8.com/c/activities/11) to find and jump in the current session of Book Club 📖 ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2023, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/spells8-book-club-xxiii-readers-reviews/32562/21 "2023-05-12T06:03:27Z")