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UCDLA · 20/08/2024 21:17

Hi is anyone interested in joining a book club? I've been trying to find one for a while but they're all either massive online communities, totally silent and dead, very niche genres, or require a paid subscription. I'm thinking of something that's a bit of a smaller group, we can post here if it's allowed or in a private sub I will create on Reddit, and maybe even do Zoom/teams meetings if people would like that.

For me, 40s F, it's cliche but I really enjoy a good psychological thriller or crime/murder mystery. Don't mind a bit of supernatural, beach feel good reads, enjoy some feminist themes, sometimes historical, sometimes classic. Cannot get into sci fi or fantasy! Am happy to be the one to choose a monthly book or take it in turns to nominate the next read.

If anyone's interested please reply and I'll try to figure it out!

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UCDLA · 22/08/2024 13:19

LoveRosesClimbing · 22/08/2024 13:07

I’d love anyone’s tips on setting up a good IRL book club! I went to one once about 15 years ago pre kids and can’t remember much about it. I’d like to read more and meet other adults basically. If we meet in a quiet pub that could work I think? I would put an ad up in the local library etc. So what kind of time of day, duration, format, comms works well at your clubs?

I would love an IRL club, but it seems impossible to find one that fits in with my tastes or availability! (single parent so it's tricky to actually get out of the house, never mind concentrate on reading). That's why I thought doing a small group online with no pressures would would definitely be better than nothing at all. Sometimes I finish a book and really want to have just a general chat about it, nothing too high brow! It might be worth contacting local book shops, quite a few near me have book clubs and author visits, there might be some quieter ones near you that would welcome possible extra business?

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Laman · 22/08/2024 13:17

Interested. Late 40’s and love reading thrillers and psychological whodunits

UCDLA · 22/08/2024 13:12

jclm · 21/08/2024 23:39

I'd like to join too!! Great idea. I listen to audio books rather than reading "properly" these days

Hi @jclm I can't seem to Dm you, so if you send me a message I'll give you the link

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LoveRosesClimbing · 22/08/2024 13:07

I’d love anyone’s tips on setting up a good IRL book club! I went to one once about 15 years ago pre kids and can’t remember much about it. I’d like to read more and meet other adults basically. If we meet in a quiet pub that could work I think? I would put an ad up in the local library etc. So what kind of time of day, duration, format, comms works well at your clubs?

Allmychickenscometoroost · 22/08/2024 13:01

Viviennemary · 22/08/2024 09:37

I'd be interested. Could you just create one on MN and see how it goes.

Yes an MN one would be great, MN have discussion threads for tv shows, films and books too, I don't think having a book club on here would be too unusual

CharlotteLightandDark · 22/08/2024 12:46

I got one but the link doesn’t work, sorry!
does the group have a name I can search for on fb?

Lemonbalm8 · 22/08/2024 11:07

Hi @UCDLA I didn't get DM.

Hellyeahbaby · 22/08/2024 09:42

Please could I join the fb group, I'm 44 and love to read, love crime and psychological thrillers, but up for anything new. Been looking for a book club for a while now

Viviennemary · 22/08/2024 09:37

I'd be interested. Could you just create one on MN and see how it goes.

tiktokontheclock · 22/08/2024 09:33

Can I join too please

Cheguevarahamster · 22/08/2024 09:32

Hi would love to join. I love to read outside my usual comfort zone. I particularly like politics books, dystopian and historical fiction but open to anything.

UCDLA · 22/08/2024 09:24

Hi, I can't seem to DM off the app but when I'm back on the laptop later I'll message the link to people who've asked since I last posted on here :)

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pinkflamingo83 · 22/08/2024 00:17

If not too late, I would like to join please. 41 yo teacher and an avid reader in my school holidays - this may hopefully give me the discipline to keep it up all year round 😁
I am into all of the genres mentioned in the OP (just haven't had time to read all the replies) but am open to other genres too. Thank you OP for suggesting x

Snozzlemaid · 22/08/2024 00:09

Could I join you all too please?

SaltedCaramelIcedLatte · 21/08/2024 23:56

I am interested

hi2416 · 21/08/2024 23:53

I’m definitely interested too! Female, 39 years old.

TwinkleDee · 21/08/2024 23:48

Please can I be added too? I've been trying to get back into reading for some time and this sounds great. Happy to use FB.
Thanks for setting it up UCDLA. 👏

Pennyandmetonight · 21/08/2024 23:43

I'd like to join please! I like most genres, most recent read has been 'the seventh son'. Happy to join an FB group

jclm · 21/08/2024 23:39

I'd like to join too!! Great idea. I listen to audio books rather than reading "properly" these days

craigth162 · 21/08/2024 23:37

Im up for it

Exhaustedlittlepigeon · 21/08/2024 23:33

Hi, I would love to join your book club please, if I am not too late. I read most nights but sometimes only manage a page or two before I fall asleep. I’m happy to join a Facebook group.

Halloumiheaven · 21/08/2024 23:24

Yes please. I'd really like to join. My favourite genre is domestic noir and psychological thrillers. But am open to expand the literary pallet as it were ! Recent reads : The whispers and The Push (Ashley Audrain) The Housemaid - Freida McFadden . Facebook would work better for me than Reddit. 😀

Pops1985 · 21/08/2024 23:19

Me please

Crispynoodle · 21/08/2024 23:12

Me too I'm an elderly 58!

FiveShelties · 21/08/2024 23:09

Even later to the party, but I would love to join too please.

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