Wishing a very warm welcome to all of the Witchy Readers!
The latest reading period for Book Club [Jul 28 - Aug 25] has now ended - thank you to everyone who joined in!
Members & Their Books This Reading Period:
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The Book of Druidry by Kristoffer Hughes
@BryWisteria -
The Living Tarot: Connecting the Cards to Everyday Life for Better Readings by T. Susan Chang
@Amethyst -
The Path of the Sacred Hermit by Avallach Emrys
@jan_TheGreenWitch -
The Runes A grounding in Northern Magic by James Flowerdew
@tracyS -
The Spiral Dance by Starhawk
@Shadeweaver -
Witchcraft Therapy by Mandi Em
@catherine11 -
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Hope by James T. Powers
@MeganB -
The Crooked Path: An Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft by Kelden
@Jewitch -
Empty Cauldrons: Navigating Depression Through Magic and Ritual by Terence P Ward
@Amaris_Bane -
The Magical Books of Solomon: The Greater and Lesser Keys & The Testament of Solomon By Aleister Crowley, S.L. Macgregor Mathers, F.C. Conybear
@TheMuslimWitch
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 didnât connect with the book- consider explaining why it wasnât 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
Your book review can be as simple or elaborate as youâd like
If youâre not sure what to talk about, here is a suggested format you can use. Feel free to write as little or as much as youâd 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. Thatâs what makes sharing interesting
What if I didnât 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!
Deadlines and Dates
You have 5 weeks to share your thoughts and discuss (until the next Readersâ Review Post appears in the forum!)
Deadline for Reviews for this Session: Friday, September 29
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, September 1st
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.
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!