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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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Glassstillhalffull · 21/08/2024 23:05

Bit late to the party but would love to join!

CheeseDreamsTonight · 21/08/2024 23:00

Also interested!

MadMadamMum · 21/08/2024 22:17

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Quinque · 21/08/2024 22:13

I'd like to join too please , if it's not too late.

Gemi33 · 21/08/2024 22:04

Not sure if it's too late, but if not, I'd be interested in this too please!

BlairAtholl · 21/08/2024 19:33

Is there space for another one? Have really got out of the habit of reading and would like to get back to it especially with the longer dark nights approaching.
Also not keen on sci-fi & fantasy and if I am honest nothing too high brow either but willing to give anything a go.

Blueberry40 · 21/08/2024 18:04

Yes I would definitely be interested!

UCDLA · 21/08/2024 17:43

@newyear2024 I cannot seem to DM you, so if you'd like the link maybe see if you can DM me instead?

@Tadpole10 DMs sent :)

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UCDLA · 21/08/2024 17:30

Hi again everyone!

I'm not sure we'll all ever 100% agree on fb/whatsapp/reddit etc so I've just created a private fb group for us as it seems simplest. I will now DM everyone the link and if it's not anonymous enough for you then I am sorry, but I hope you will still join. I've had a look at the settings and you can post anonymously, or alternatively you could create a separate fb account if you don't want your real name to be seen in the chat and use the link I'll send.

I hope to see you all in there!

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ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 21/08/2024 15:53

rentersleaf · 21/08/2024 15:44

A face book or what's app group could work. People can always change username if worried about privacy

WhatsApp group is more private actually as you aren't linking with the rest of someone's life as on Facebook.

rentersleaf · 21/08/2024 15:44

A face book or what's app group could work. People can always change username if worried about privacy

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 21/08/2024 14:49

I don't think a Facebook group would be that outing as there are about 50 people signed up on here .... or people could just post on the thread ?

There are a few threads running for a book club with people reading older fiction - have a look how those operate ?

MyveryownFlyingSaucer · 21/08/2024 14:08

Please can I join?

Screwdrivver · 21/08/2024 13:59

I would be interested.

terracottafarm · 21/08/2024 13:57

@FuckThePoPo Amazing! I'm listening to the audio book whilst in bed. I'm only 1/3 of the way through. Can't wait to see what happens

spiderdave · 21/08/2024 13:55

Me too please! 30 F with a wide range of interest (honestly, anywhere from Austen to splatterpunk)

Midlifeshenanigans · 21/08/2024 13:39

Can I join please 😃

KingscoteStaff · 21/08/2024 13:38

Me too, please.

ILostMyself · 21/08/2024 13:38

I’m interested too! Also not a big fan or sci-fi/fantasy but love a bit of dystopian sometimes. Is that classed different to sci fi? I’m easy anyway, so happy to go with the flow.

Tadpole10 · 21/08/2024 13:37

@UCDLA If you direct message us, please would you give a heads up on here? Usually I only look on MN app but I can log in on a computer to check for dms 📚

theotherfossilsister · 21/08/2024 13:30

I'm interested. Late thirties with a toddler but keen to get back into reading anything that's not about motherhood.

Like nature writing a lot. Currently reading a novel though, Once Upon a River.

I work in a library so ought to read far more.

Eggling · 21/08/2024 13:27

I'd be interested, tastes very similar to yours through always willing to try something new and need some accountability to read rather than scroll on my phone!

Allmychickenscometoroost · 21/08/2024 13:14

Prefer Facebook personally
no idea with reddit and find it hard to navigate. I'm really excited about this!

Imtoooldforallthis · 21/08/2024 12:58

I would love to join, but I only read books available on prime reading as I find it expensive otherwise.

Lovetotravel123 · 21/08/2024 12:56

Yes please. I also hate sci-fi and fantasy!

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