Wishing a warm welcome to all of the forum book-lovers!
Thank you again to everyone who joined in for last monthās reading session! For those who havenāt yet shared their thoughts about their book (or anyone who enjoys reading book reviews!) you still have time to do so in Spells8 Book Club XXIII- Readerās Reviews discussion.
As of today, the 24th book club reading session has now begun !
On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!
Begin by announcing your book
The first post below is an editable wiki post- add your book title and name to the list! (instructions below)
Know that you have [[ 4 weeks ]] in this reading session
While it is great if you can finish your book during this time, it is okay if you break it into chapters or sections- do as much as you can and know that doing your best is always good enough!
As youāre reading, feel free to share your thoughts!
You are very welcome to share any thoughts or tidbits while you read in the comments below or in a new post in the forums. Just save the best parts for the final discussion at the end of the reading period!
Join the final discussion
After four weeks, a discussion post will open encouraging all readers to share a review of their book and any personal thoughts they have about it. A mini-review is perfectly fine, and there will be a suggested format for anyone who would like to write a longer review.
While everyone is free to choose their own book, you may consider reading along with someone else ! It is fun to share thoughts and insights about different books and even more exciting to do in-depth about a book with fellow readers
If the book you plan to read is already on the list below, add your name to the list of others reading that book! For books with multiple readers, a separate discussion just for you will open for you to swap thoughts and share insights.
Please keep in mind that everyone will reconvene for the final discussion, regardless of which book you read
If you are reading a book along with someone else, please make a note in the comments so I can create a special discussion thread for you!
If youāve read the instructions but are still having a tough time- no stress at all! For anyone who prefers, I am happy to add you in. Just write your book title and author in a normal post and I will take care of it
I went to my local library last week and picked up two books that Iād like to review. I meanā¦I have books to review already and more books to read but these looked interesting and simple enough!
Iām making my way through The Essential Guide to Womenās Herbal Medicine- I have to be upfront, I got this at Ollieās (which I guess is the new Building 19?) for a few bucks and didnāt have high hopes for it.
Itās pretty good! Better than expected, at least. Itās broken into two main sections- common ailments women experience and then herbs that are recommended specifically for women.
The author is an herbalist and botanical professor at a college in Canada and seems to have a lot of experience under her belt. I really like the āstudyā notes where she explains a patient who came to her, the symptoms they were experiencing, and what herbs ended up helping them (along with other treatments too).
Itās not just straight information like a textbook, either- there are all kinds of āDid You Know?ā, fun facts, gardening tips, safety notes, and more. A pretty loaded book!
Plus there are some herbs in here that Iād never known were used for womenās health- Iām adding a whole handful of herbs to my to-study radar
Itās not a huge book and it doesnāt cover everything, but itās a great jumping into point for anyone who wants an herbal studies book focused on womenās health, written by a female herbalist who specializes in this type of herbal medicine.
Iām still working my way through it- but so far, so good!
Iāve read some of the spells in mine and I love a lot of them. I donāt have a lot of what is needed but Iām working on increasing my witchy stash of stuff this year
Hooray! Itās always great when you can add new spells to your collection And how exciting to be building up your witchy stash too! I hope youāre able to find everything you need and that your treasure trove grows wonderfully this year
It sounds like a book that is right up your alley, Megan- Iām glad youāre enjoying it so far! Pretty cover too May it continue to be a great read for you!
The current reading period will end in one week (Friday, Jan 27)
A Readerās Review post will appear in the forums at that time for everyone to share their thoughts and hear all about what your fellow coven members have been reading.
I hope everyone is enjoying their reading so far! Iām looking forward to reading everyoneās thoughts and learning about new books
Iām late to the party and this is my first book club here, but I was finally able to borrow āBrighid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddessā by Courtney Weber from Libby. I just started reading it on my Kindle!
I might not be able to finish it in time but I hope to share some neat quotes and things as I read.
I tried reading in bed at nightā¦ bad idea. I barely get a page in and then fall asleep, lol! So today I am reading as I knit.
I love how the first chapter of the book (which was quite thorough!) talks about the history and cultural connections of Brighid. She also shares her story about her journey toward her, which was beautiful.
Hahaha I do this all the time! Sometimes I wait all day, excited to read another chapter only to get to bad and almost immediately go unconscious I feel your pain, @Melora_Fae! Reading while knitting sounds like a good plan
So Iām a few chapters into my book so far, I love the intro visualization she includes, as well as ways to connect to Brighid if you have to do it from home rather than the wild. Iām getting to a section with some spells now, and she reminds the reader to adjust as needed - which is also nice, because some books say that you need fancy ingredients like a dozen roses etc with zero suggestions for substitutes.
I especially love the history and the tidbits of lore and stories throughout!
Spells8 Book Club XXIII- Readerās Reviews discussion.
I hope the new books you got are both awesome reads for you 
May it continue to be a great read for you! 
The current reading period will end in one week (Friday, Jan 27) 
Youāre going to love it!
