tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post3849838209111689061..comments2024-03-10T01:15:29.315-07:00Comments on Du Wax Loolu: Book clubJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15942269316108576622noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-72878321567275085262010-04-19T21:11:12.797-06:002010-04-19T21:11:12.797-06:00I've never been in a book club. While I think...I've never been in a book club. While I think it would be fun to discuss the book with friends, I think the pressure to have a book read by a certain time would make it feel like a school assignment. <br /><br />I really liked Middlesex. I bought The Elegance of the Hedgehog, so it's on my to read list, and I am curious to read all of Chelsea's books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-53400260960201780792010-04-17T11:35:52.462-06:002010-04-17T11:35:52.462-06:00I was in a book club at my last workplace. We met ...I was in a book club at my last workplace. We met during a lunch break once a month, which didn't work brilliantly because there were usually a few people who couldn't take a full hour's break that day and there weren't that many of us anyway. Plus an hour isn't all that long to have a good discussion. The books chosen were really mixed, which I appreciated, and doing it through work meant one person could buy a bunch of copies through Amazon and distribute them. <br /><br />However, I do think a local book group would work much better. There's one that meets at a local pub that I've been meaning to check out. The problem I have these days is fitting in reading another book each month on top of reading for pleasure/my website.<br /><br />I definitely agree that finding a local group of people to meet regularly is a great way to start feeling like you belong. TT and I joined a local photography group when we first moved to Bristol and have made some great friends through it. The monthly meets start with camera talk but usually move to drinking and general chitchat pretty quickly.Nose in a bookhttp://www.noseinabook.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-42763544706108315342010-04-16T16:53:44.923-06:002010-04-16T16:53:44.923-06:00I'm in a writing group, and that kind of conti...I'm in a writing group, and that kind of continuity and support over the years has been AMAZING. But I am dying to find some time to join a reading group too. My MIL and FIL are both in book clubs and always have a blast. They have the -host chooses the book - rule. And my FIL's book club plans the food around the themes of the books, which I think is so cool! I'm hoping I'll get to visit with some reading groups this summer when I travel for my book. (I'll be in Denver for an event in July, actually - so excited!).Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603700427096296937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-74747091193154589082010-04-16T08:57:24.225-06:002010-04-16T08:57:24.225-06:00I love the concept of book clubs but I've been...I love the concept of book clubs but I've been unable to find a "good" one. I think it's my fault, that I really expect too much of them. The book clubs I've participated in have usually been filled with people I barely know - and this is good in terms of meeting new people, but it's also sort of a pot luck of who you find there, and in terms of getting into reviews and discussions of the books, I will say (as a certifiable book snob, I admit) that most people don't really like to get into the nitty gritty of book discussions.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864909952004392637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-30078327304988693982010-04-16T08:31:39.462-06:002010-04-16T08:31:39.462-06:00So fun, I'm glad you found a good group! I...So fun, I'm glad you found a good group! I'm a book club drop-out, myself.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793480432068543767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-59507398597097422072010-04-16T04:39:25.787-06:002010-04-16T04:39:25.787-06:00I reviewed The Elegance of the Hedgehog on my blog...I reviewed <i>The Elegance of the Hedgehog</i> on my blog recently and found it quite difficult to pin down my thoughts about it. I would love to have a book group, you're so lucky.Bluebellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097294497443089073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-22407427476404574482010-04-16T04:36:54.118-06:002010-04-16T04:36:54.118-06:00Middlesex will CERTAINLY get a conversation going,...Middlesex will CERTAINLY get a conversation going, especially if people differ in political/religious or lifestyle opinions. Should be a good one!<br /><br />and Im SOOOOOO jealous, I wish I had a book club to go to!each of the twohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407616096825874918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-17537331611963497572010-04-16T01:36:37.864-06:002010-04-16T01:36:37.864-06:00I've actually never been in a book club despit...I've actually never been in a book club despite the fact that I have sort of wanted to participate in one for years. I'm not sure I would actually like the whole talking about the book part though. I *hate* dissecting tv shows or listening to others do it because it ruins the fun & entertainment value of the program for me. Which is the whole entire point. I love to read, but my hesitation is that discussing my thoughts & hearing others thoughts might have the same effect as dissecting tv shows, and take away the pleasure factor. And if the reading part is no longer fun & relaxing it defeats the purpose.<br /><br />Plus I've never really felt like I could squeeze it into my schedule anyway. Maybe in the future when I'm not juggling the demands of two work situations & I'm my own boss. We'll see...I love to hear about other people's book club experiences though. So yeah, I'm firmly in the "maybe someday" category!fairydogmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901824447445942886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-8939911335457379022010-04-15T21:01:50.652-06:002010-04-15T21:01:50.652-06:00I've always WANTED to be in a book club, but n...I've always WANTED to be in a book club, but never have been. I've tried doing the online type, but I never stick with it. I think there's something so much nicer about actually meeting in person and sharing snacks and real conversation.<br /><br />Maybe one day I'll finally belong to one!The Wonder Worrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714821561489042931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-6181132633997994712010-04-15T19:47:22.652-06:002010-04-15T19:47:22.652-06:00I had an awesome book club I was in while I lived ...I had an awesome book club I was in while I lived in Denver- we would talk about the book for maybe 30 minutes, eat food that everyone brought, drink a lot of wine, and gossip. I'm jealous that you have also found a great book club as I am missing that here in MA.Non Sequitur Chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268138421234170972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-91625705432518345222010-04-15T19:01:23.464-06:002010-04-15T19:01:23.464-06:00I am in a book club, small and internet-less (I do...I am in a book club, small and internet-less (I don't know how they function) and I really enjoy it.<br /><br />Also--I love that you chose "Elegance", it was a charming book and I absolutely loved it. <br /><br />xoxheidikinshttp://heidikins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-6874399662461264022010-04-15T17:55:07.999-06:002010-04-15T17:55:07.999-06:00i think i would like to join a book club, but don&...i think i would like to join a book club, but don't know if i would love it. i have one in fort collins that reads the book, then gets together at the local independent movie theater and watches a movie related to it.justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355529145817481156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-16873733263457728252010-04-15T15:15:11.665-06:002010-04-15T15:15:11.665-06:00I was involved in a great book club until last fal...I was involved in a great book club until last fall. It was a great mix of girls, some of us knew each other already and we all made some great new friendships. But throughout last year, literally at every meeting, someone announced they were pregnant. I think it was 7 out of 10 of our group got pregnant over the course of several months. CRAZY! They've all since had their babies, some have moved away and we've disbanded. But while it lasted it was awesome. We read all different kinds of books (classics, non-fiction, etc). Our book discussions were great, and there was always a lot of wine, too, which fueled our gossip after the book discussion :-)<br /><br />Middlesex is one of the best books I've ever read. I've been wanting to read Elegance of the Hedgehog for awhile...Steviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153149217472000710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-70174935165548973112010-04-15T13:15:03.891-06:002010-04-15T13:15:03.891-06:00I recently wrote about my book club, so I think yo...I recently wrote about my book club, so I think you already know how much I love it. While I see various women from the club at various things throughout the month (story time, at the park, having dinner, playgroup, etc.) it is SO GREAT to see them without all of our kids around. I mean, I know and love all of their kids, too, but having time together minus the children is wonderful.<br /><br />As many of the other commenters already said, we often don't spend much time on the book. We always talk about it a little, though, and as you said, the conversations NOT about the book are just as good (if not better.)Marie Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03830798429713169174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-71185548117291688682010-04-15T12:06:08.495-06:002010-04-15T12:06:08.495-06:00I loooove that you guys started a bloggers' bo...I loooove that you guys started a bloggers' book club! How cool. <br /><br />I've been in the same one for THIRTEEN years. Yes. I haven't read all the comments but is that a record?? We started it in 1997 when most of us were single and although people have moved away, new people have been invited and then embraced, others have moved BACK... it's going strong. I will say that we meet less frequently now (when I see "once a month" in Book Club plans I just smile), but it's one of the most treasured things I do. I don't have a lot of other girlfriends and these have carried me through getting married, having babeis, babies starting school. Could go on and on. <br /><br />My only advice is to be open to new people. And not too strict on the rules. Ours is -- you don't have to read the book, but don't get mad if we spoil it for you. :)<br /><br />Middlesex is a GREAT discussion book!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335404463349950566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-72070347053076294642010-04-15T11:57:40.608-06:002010-04-15T11:57:40.608-06:00You're so lucky! I've always wanted to be ...You're so lucky! I've always wanted to be a part of a book club, having harbored a near-sickening love of books in general, but our community is small and there just aren't a lot of people interested.<br /><br />In fact, I think I'm it.<br /><br />You've inspired me to hunt down a group somehow or another.amberhttp://www.hope-revisited.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-85447800640140314002010-04-15T11:40:20.381-06:002010-04-15T11:40:20.381-06:00Wish I could make that meeting, since I'm read...Wish I could make that meeting, since I'm reading Middlesex right now. It may be the only time in the history of the world that I am reading a book at the same time as any book club in existence. Alas, the commute is a bit much.Fiona Picklebottomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506170190612993100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-29981159851520253432010-04-15T11:09:25.606-06:002010-04-15T11:09:25.606-06:00P.S> Middlesex is a really good book.P.S> Middlesex is a really good book.Sizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182860438430294750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-35985492207747824152010-04-15T11:09:21.866-06:002010-04-15T11:09:21.866-06:00I just joined one, and it's just starting. Our...I just joined one, and it's just starting. Our first book is The Help and we're meeting 5/16. <br /><br />I am so, SO excited about it though - I really hopes that it comes into being as something like what you've described here. I really need structured girlfriend time, and the possibility of new girlfriends to spend time with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-55364333251676357552010-04-15T11:09:15.382-06:002010-04-15T11:09:15.382-06:00I have a book club here in Seattle comprised mostl...I have a book club here in Seattle comprised mostly of bloggers. It's super fun! I tried to put together a book club when I first moved here but we had 15 people and it was hard to manage and so it disbanned. No one really read the book but the hanging out was fun.<br /><br />This time around we're small and we read the book and talk about it. But we also just do a lot of girl talking and eating. It's awesome. <br /><br />I'd love to be a part of your club- I know some of those bloggers and they are GREAT!Sizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182860438430294750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-37721547524748241252010-04-15T10:57:34.207-06:002010-04-15T10:57:34.207-06:00I wrote a comment but I don't think it posted....I wrote a comment but I don't think it posted...<br /><br />ANYWAY<br /><br />Having the host pick the book is a good idea! Maybe we should try that?<br /><br />I'm excited to host...and I'm especially loving the THEME part :)rosalicioushttp://www.rosalicious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-26881038104669416952010-04-15T10:41:54.335-06:002010-04-15T10:41:54.335-06:00Oh this just about made me cry! In my previous to...Oh this just about made me cry! In my previous town I was in a book club for 8 YEARS! There were a core group of 10 women - it grew to about 13 or so at one point. The 10 of us were tight and we meet every 4-6 weeks. Each of us taking turns to host in our home in the various suburbs. Some book conversations were epic, some took 5 min. We celebrated marriages, several births, graduations, new jobs and lost jobs, etc. There is a 24 year age range among the members, too. I still sometimes join the group via Skype if they are meeting in a place where it's feasible to do so. This summer we celebrate 10 years of the book club. <br /><br />Oh, I miss those women and those evenings – even though we were all over the map politically, religiously, age wise, and in every other way possible we had such fun together. It’s one of the things I miss most since our move because you’re right – it’s something that makes you feel a part of a community, it gives you something to look forward to and enjoy.kakatyhttp://www.kakakakaty.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-89570265673518882302010-04-15T10:39:59.618-06:002010-04-15T10:39:59.618-06:00I agree - this is such a sweet writeup :)
It'...I agree - this is such a sweet writeup :) <br /><br />It's really nice to be part of a book club, it's my first official one and I really enjoy the mix of people that show up and that conversation easily flows (about the book, life, blogging, wine, etc.) <br /><br />Can't wait for next months :)Grace Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946406185527236890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-90154496904588183252010-04-15T10:26:13.693-06:002010-04-15T10:26:13.693-06:00I am SO glad to be doing this and love getting to ...I am SO glad to be doing this and love getting to know you. I know what you mean about how it helps to feel settled - I love having a regular social plan, and with SUCH inspiring and fun women. Can't wait til next time :)Donireehttp://doniree.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-57636814070822053102010-04-15T10:15:46.833-06:002010-04-15T10:15:46.833-06:00Yay for a book club!It sounds great. I used to be ...Yay for a book club!It sounds great. I used to be in book club, now I'm in a mom's group. I guess that's part of my progression in life. LOL (Although you could of course be in both! )d e v a nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514260896810474173noreply@blogger.com