Welcome to all of the witchy book-lovers here in the forum!
Thank you again to everyone who joined in for last month’s reading session! For those who haven’t 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 XXXVIII - Readers’ Reviews
As of today, the 39th 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 you’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!
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! Please keep in mind that everyone will reconvene and chat together in the Reader’s Reviews discussion, regardless of which book you read
If you’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
Cheers to this - I’m with you and @starborn! Couldn’t bear to give up any sleep lol, but I’m all aboard for a time-stop spell!
Ohhh exciting! Hope it’s a fun read for you - enjoy it, Tracy!
I’ve been struggling with my reading lately, there’s just so much going on this time of year! I also, like a fool, signed up for two ARCs (thinking I wouldn’t get them) and I got them both - so now I need to figure out how to get those done. The whole “too many books, not enough time” thing has never been more true!
I gotta make a plan and get reading!
Hope everyone’s books are wonderful for you - enjoy them!
ARCs are “Advanced Reader Copies” - they are given out by the author/publisher right before the book is released. They are offered for free to interested readers in exchange for honest reviews. This helps give the book a boost when it’s released to the public, and fans get to read it first for free - it’s a win-win!
ARCs are different than Alpha reads (when the book is in its early draft stage) and Beta reads (when the book is further along, but still in the works). ARCs are supposed to be just about ready for print, although there may be a couple of typos missed by the proofreader.
@Mystique and @tracyS If you have a favorite author, I’d recommend signing up for their email newsletter and following them on social media! Authors (Indie authors and self-publishers especially) tend to put out calls for those interested in ARCs in the months before release.
Alternatively, there are a few sites that connect authors to readers who want ARCs (or even to be Beta readers). I got the two ARCs I have right now direct from the authors, but I’m also experimenting with a site called Book Sirens - I haven’t used it to get an ARC yet, but you can choose books/genres you are interested in.
If you decide to do ARC reading, I hope you can be connected with some interesting books to review!
I’ve heard about NetGalley but haven’t tried it yet - sounds like it’s worth looking into! (Later, though - I need to get through the books I already signed up for first haha)
With a switch to new deities, I have several books on my TBR related to them. These four are my current reads. I may add more if I finish them before this round. I’ve always had a love for mythology so I’ll likely devour these quickly.
I’m joining this book club a little late - but I’m eager to finally finish Drawing Down the Moon - it’s been a multi-month read. And this final month, I’m reading Chapters 10-13.
I’ve also thrown a new book that I pre-ordered from Llewellyn that finally arrived, Capricorn Witch. So far, it’s okkkkk? But I’m not blown away. Maybe it will be a little reference book - heavy on astrology.
Spells8 Book Club XXXVIII - Readers’ Reviews
I need more time in my life
my brain hurts lol 
(Later, though - I need to get through the books I already signed up for first haha)
And this final month, I’m reading Chapters 10-13.