My dear friend Rozel and I have decided to create a virtual book club. When first considering why we (who are both OH SO BUSY) are motivated to do this Roz said: "I just want to read a book and talk to someone about it. I want others to pick books that I would have NEVER given a second thought to. Since I am no longer in school, my brain feels like it is dying. I don't have enough self discipline to read a book on my own so if I am responsible to others I will be more motivated (even though it is a guilt free book club)."
We are still tossing around ideas about how much structure and how much anarchy we want in this collaboration. It's just beginning to congeal into a plan. We've started a blog to guide and record our meanderings. Check us out HERE.
I'm excited to have a place for some old friends and new friends to come together to talk about what we are reading.
nice post
ReplyDeleteA virtual book club is a neat idea.
ReplyDeleteYou could also use free Skype conference calls as well to make it even more like the face-to-face experience.
Keep the online format as well though, it's nice to be able to turn to these things whenever you're in the mood!
Ooooh, can I join?
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased to see the positive comments about our efforts.
ReplyDeleteMimi - ABSOLUTELY, I'd LOVE to have you along. I just sent you an invite that will make it so you can post along with the rest of us. (Actually I was secretly hoping you would be interested!)
Best of luck! That sounds fun.
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