Yes a huge thank you for the titles you choose Colin.I lurked around reading Lent quietly, and Mordew was my watershed — the ‘I cannot stay silent anymore, my brain is exploding’ moment that made me overcome my fear of book clubs (warranted fear, based on a bad experience). I have to say that this gothic book club is a lovely space where you can engage with people who also like to exchange thoughts in writing about books. You can be silly about it, serious or weird and no one is going to tell that your response is weird or wrong. Bring your quirks! It has also led to lovely reading mini- side quests in between our reads, like finding the short story Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles Robert Maturin.
I am so, so happy to hear this. I've never found a book club which suited me and that was a huge reason why I set this one up. I wanted it to be as open and inclusive as possible, with a relaxed vibe (as we all have lives to live and this isn't school). It's a pleasure to have you join us. Let's have some more fun in the coming year ✨☺️📚💚
thanks so much for this book club. It really is wonderful. year 5 anniversary we all need to do an in person visit somewhere....ps I still think hawk mountain ends with the kid being pushed off the cliff. just saying....
Hahahaha. That's amazing. It's been such a pleasure to speak about these brilliant books with wonderful folks such as yourself. Here's to the next year. ☺️✨
Thank you so much Constance. Ironically, I was on a writing break when you sent this, so forgive the delayed response. I hope you have had an equally productive few weeks
Yes a huge thank you for the titles you choose Colin.I lurked around reading Lent quietly, and Mordew was my watershed — the ‘I cannot stay silent anymore, my brain is exploding’ moment that made me overcome my fear of book clubs (warranted fear, based on a bad experience). I have to say that this gothic book club is a lovely space where you can engage with people who also like to exchange thoughts in writing about books. You can be silly about it, serious or weird and no one is going to tell that your response is weird or wrong. Bring your quirks! It has also led to lovely reading mini- side quests in between our reads, like finding the short story Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles Robert Maturin.
I am so, so happy to hear this. I've never found a book club which suited me and that was a huge reason why I set this one up. I wanted it to be as open and inclusive as possible, with a relaxed vibe (as we all have lives to live and this isn't school). It's a pleasure to have you join us. Let's have some more fun in the coming year ✨☺️📚💚
thanks so much for this book club. It really is wonderful. year 5 anniversary we all need to do an in person visit somewhere....ps I still think hawk mountain ends with the kid being pushed off the cliff. just saying....
Hahahaha. That's amazing. It's been such a pleasure to speak about these brilliant books with wonderful folks such as yourself. Here's to the next year. ☺️✨
Wonderful work and effort you have put in this Colin. I seem away....but forever lurking in the shadows of my own scribblings...
Thank you so much Constance. Ironically, I was on a writing break when you sent this, so forgive the delayed response. I hope you have had an equally productive few weeks
Me too... My hiatus has taken longer than expected.