šŸ“– Spells8 Book Club XXVI (Mar 10 - Apr 7)

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Wishing a warm welcome to all of the forum book-lovers!

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Thank you again to everyone who joined in for last monthā€™s reading session! For those who havenā€™t yet shared their thoughts about their book (or anyone who enjoys reading book reviews!) you still have time to do so in :memo: Spells8 Book Club XXV- Readerā€™s Reviews discussion.

As of today, the 26th book club reading session has now begun !

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On Your Mark, Get Set, READ! :books:

  1. 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)

  2. 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!

  3. As youā€™re 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!

  4. 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.

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A note about sharing books:

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 :handshake:

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 :books:

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!

Not sure what to read?

You can find book recommendations in:

And also:

Reading on a budget?

Free online books can be found in:

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If you have any questions about Book Club, please feel free to check the Book Club FAQ and/or ask in the comments.

Blessed be and happy reading!

:sparkles: :open_book: :sparkles:

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~~ ~~ ~~ This post is a WIKI POST- it is editable by everyone! ~~ ~~ ~~

Please announce your books here :blush:

Example:

  • Book Title by Author
    (@) your username

Out of respect to others, please only add/edit your own entry

  • The Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World by John Forti
    @BryWisteria

  • Your Tarot Toolkit: Simple Activities for Your Daily Practice by Ru-Lee Story
    @Amethyst

  • Metal Never Lies: An Introduction to Metal Magic by Sam ā€˜Boā€™ Thompson
    @MeganB

  • Brigid by Courtney Weber @stephanieanne76

  • Brigid: History, Mystery, & Magick of the Celtic Goddess by: Courtney Weber @Susurrus

  • Witchcraft Therapy by Mandi Em @catherine11

  • The Sorcerorā€™s Secrets by Jason Miller @Wysteria_Norn

  • In Focus Crystals: Your Personal Guide by Bernice Cockram
    @Missa

  • The Way of the Hedge Witch: Rituals and Spells for Hearth and Home by Arin Murphy - Hiscock
    @Amaris_Bane

  • A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness @Phoenix_Rose

  • Traditional Witchcraft A Cornish Book of Ways by Gemma Gary
    @jim

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For anyone who has trouble with adding their entry to the wiki post above, here is a step-by-step guide on how to do so:

ā†’ How to Edit a Wiki Post (with pictures!)

If youā€™ve 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 :blush:

Blessed be! :heart:

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Friendly reminder time!

:grey_exclamation: The current reading period will end in one week (Friday, April 7) :grey_exclamation:

A Readerā€™s 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! Iā€™m looking forward to reading everyoneā€™s thoughts and learning about new books :open_book: :sparkles:

Happy reading and blessed be! :books:

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Oh my goodness, youā€™ll never believe it but Iā€™m almost done with a book! :rofl:

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@MeganB :joy: :joy: :kissing_heart: :open_book:

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While @MeganB is about finished with hersā€¦ I havenā€™t made it past the cover of mineā€¦ :closed_book: :rofl:

Soā€¦ weā€™ll just add this one to the upcoming Book Club. :laughing:

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Iā€™m hoping to finish it in the next few days. Iā€™d like to write up a review for it for my blog and possibly interview the author for my podcast/YouTube channel! Heā€™s the one that reached out to me and asked if Iā€™d be interested in reading it, and itā€™s free on Kindle Unlimited!

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That sounds awesome, Megan! I hope the interim view goes really well.

It sounds like you and @Susurrus may read books like I do - as fast a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter! Lol

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Look at you go, Megan- woohoo!!! :partying_face: :sparkling_heart: :books:

Youā€™re doing much better than me- I left my book in the USA :upside_down_face: I was so upset when I unpacked and it wasnā€™t there! Gonna have to hold off on mine for another two months or so :sweat_smile:

Hahaha youā€™ve been busy! No stress- thereā€™s always more reading time in the future :wink: :+1: :books:

Omg what a visual- this made me smile! :turtle: :peanuts: :joy:

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@Phoenix_Rose ā€“ haha thatā€™s quite the visual! :turtle: But youā€™re right. Itā€™s been so long since Iā€™ve been able to just sit and read. I started some new medication last month for ADHD and Iā€™m finding it much easier to read and remember what I read. Iā€™m excited for more books in my future! Gods know my TBR pile is pretty big :rofl:

@BryWisteria ā€“ Oh no! Poor book got left behind :sweat_smile: Iā€™m sure itā€™ll be there waiting for you when you return!

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Youā€™d think the more I travel the better Iā€™d be at remembering to pack things, but I swear I get worse each time lol :sweat_smile:

But youā€™re very right- Iā€™ll be able to jump in where I left off in a few months! Iā€™m sure the book will be patient :laughing: :+1: :closed_book:

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Today marks the end of this reading period!

A discussion will soon open up in the forum for everyone to share their thoughts and swap book reviews :open_book:

Please keep an eye on the forums for the soon-to-appear post! :eyes:

:exclamation: The few wonderful reviews already posted here have since been re-homed in the Readersā€™ Reviews post to make them easier to find!

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Didnā€™t finish your book or just got started ? No worries!

Feel free to share your thoughts so far and chime in on the reviews that your fellow coven members have shared. You may find a recommendation for a new book! :open_book:

After a one-week review period, the next reading session will begin: Next Friday, April 14th . Feel free to continue reading your current book into the next session or start a brand new book at that time!

Happy reading and reviewing! :books::blush:

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This reading session has closed- thank you to everyone who joined in! If you have a book review or comments to share, please do so in the open Readerā€™s Review post in the Activities Category