šŸ“– Spells8 Book Club XXX (Jul 28 - Aug 25)

Thank you again, Wysteria- Iā€™m very grateful! :heart: :blush: :open_book:

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Uh-oh! Somebody went a little crazy with book shopping therapy this week!

(It was me :joy:)

Donā€™t ask me how it happened, though- I was just browsing around some second-hand books and then, surprise! Here there are arriving in my mailbox. Funny how that happens sometimes :laughing:

Hope everyoneā€™s reading is going well! :heart:

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I finished my book last week, I think it was. I havenā€™t had a chance to do a full review, but when I get a chance, Iā€™ll post what I have here. I know that I highlighted and underlined several passages in the book. I wasnā€™t too impressed with the book, but it was still helpful to read. :laughing: Itā€™s funny how some books are like that.

@BryWisteria ā€“ Oh, it looks like youā€™ve got some good books! That Sabbat Entertaining one looks interesting. :yum: I bet thereā€™s a lot of delicious recipes in there to cook up!

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@BryWisteria Getting there, but getting distracted with some Neil Gaiman fiction (just thought Iā€™d read American Gods). So may not finish Runes or Crooked Path. Although reading the review from @Jewitch makes me want to start reading it again. :person_facepalming::joy:. @BryWisteria Your books look fabulous. Iā€™ve just ordered Witch School as I saw it recommend by a fellow witch on here, still waiting for it :sob:.
@MeganB ok youā€™ve finished too? Iā€™m going to put more effort in and try and put Neil Gaiman down for a bit :worried:.
Well thatā€™s my weekend organised.
Happy reading witches :kissing_heart:

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Really struggling with mine. Spiral Dance just isnā€™t all that enthralling.

The Crooked Path was a very good book and i Love @Jewitch review

Might have to carry Starhawk over to next month unless I find some new inspiration.

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Oh, donā€™t feel bad :sweat_smile: Iā€™ve had this book for a really long time and Iā€™m sure the publisher is getting really irritated with me that I havenā€™t posted a review yet. It was sent to me for free to review and Iā€™m just now finishing it :laughing: American Gods totally counts for book club too, just so you know!

@Garnet ā€“ That sounds like an interesting book - Iā€™ve never heard of the author. Thanks for the review!

@Shadeweaver ā€“ Donā€™t feel bad. I couldnā€™t make it through Spiral Dance. Youā€™re not alone!

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So true! Sometimes it takes 100 pages to get one jewel of wisdom- but if itā€™s particularly helpful, then itā€™s worth searching for the diamond in the rough :wink: :gem:

Yes, there are some neat recipes! Itā€™s got a whole smorgasbord of stuff- everything from food to decorations to cross stitch patterns (literally- with thread color numbers and everything!).

Honestly, I think Iā€™m going to have to break it into seasons and read each part before the Sabbat- itā€™s just too much stuff to try to absorb all at once haha. Aka probably not a good book club book for me- itā€™s going to take all year to get through :sweat_smile:

Iā€™m with Megan- that definitely counts for Book Club! Read it and enjoy, Tracy! :partying_face:

May your package come swiftly, safely, and surely to you- so mote it be! :pray: :package: :open_book:

I empathize- and thereā€™s nothing wrong with spreading it out over multiple sessions! I hope your inspiration comes back (or you find another book that calls to you!) :blush::books:

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@BryWisteria ā€“ Oh wow, that sounds like a massive book, one that I need to at least add to my TBR :sweat_smile: I could use recipes and ideas for decorations and stuff. Itā€™s really awesome that it even has thread numbers for the embroidery and cross-stitch!

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The book isnā€™t too intimidating with only 215 pages, but itā€™s loaded with all kinds of little tidbits and notes and recipes and crafts that make it a lot to digest all at once. I guess itā€™s one of those books thatā€™s nice to keep on the shelf to reference from time to time! :grinning:

Iā€™ve only skimmed it a bit for now- after a few holidays, I think Iā€™ll write a mini-review about what I think about it! :grin:

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I canā€™t wait to hear how it works for you! :tada:

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Thank you! :blush:

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Hey, book-readers! Itā€™s friendly reminder time!

:grey_exclamation: The current reading period will end in one week (Friday, August 25) :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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Iā€™m not going to finish in time, so Iā€™ll roll over American Gods to next monthā€™s reading challenge, itā€™s too good to rush. Even though that wasnā€™t my intended book, itā€™s sooooo good. :grin::sparkling_heart:

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Sit back, relax, and enjoy it! :heart: Iā€™m looking forward to hearing what you think of it when youā€™re finished :blush:

Iā€™m working my way slowly through Good Omens season 2 (the show) and am loving it so far. Would definitely consider looking into more of Neil Gaimonā€™s works!

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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, September 1st . 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