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Post by billhammond on Apr 1, 2024 10:55:33 GMT -5
This morning I edited a piece about "silent book clubs," which are popping up worldwide, it seems. They work like this: Word is put out that all are welcome at a given location (coffeeshops and breweries are popular) at a certain date and time. Bring a book (or Kindle) that you're reading and after everyone is settled in and phones have been switched off, the group reads for about a half-hour or 45 minutes, in silence. Then the organizer breaks the silence, chairs are arranged in a circle and each participant gives a brief description of what they're reading, how they are reacting to it and answering any questions the group might have. Those who have taken part seem to love the arrangement -- they get to read something THEY chose, they get some quiet time with their book and they learn about other books and other people. Anyone familiar with these deals? Howard, it might be something to look into. New Yorkers read, don't they? Or do they all just write?  |
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Post by Russell Letson on Apr 1, 2024 11:19:01 GMT -5
When I saw the thread title, I thought, "Or, as we used to call them, '8 a.m. intro to lit courses.'"
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Post by John B on Apr 1, 2024 12:25:52 GMT -5
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Post by epaul on Apr 1, 2024 12:29:26 GMT -5
Casper and I have been doing this at home for the last year. We love it.
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Post by theevan on Apr 1, 2024 15:49:39 GMT -5
You mean some people still read???
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Post by millring on Apr 1, 2024 16:37:24 GMT -5
Sounds like fun.
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Post by howard lee on Apr 1, 2024 20:45:10 GMT -5
[...] Anyone familiar with these deals? Howard, it might be something to look into. New Yorkers read, don't they? Or do they all just write?
New Yorkers read. Some of us, anyway. I'm not sure I would find this enjoyable. I'd rather sit by myself and read without the pressure of public speaking looming.
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Post by John B on Apr 1, 2024 22:17:39 GMT -5
[...] Anyone familiar with these deals? Howard, it might be something to look into. New Yorkers read, don't they? Or do they all just write? New Yorkers read. Some of us, anyway. I'm not sure I would find this enjoyable. I'd rather sit by myself and read without the pressure of public speaking looming.
There's no speaking required or necessary at ours. No organized speaking at all. |
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Apr 1, 2024 22:41:16 GMT -5
We tried this but everyone brought audio books.
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Post by epaul on Apr 1, 2024 22:55:25 GMT -5
Some just should not read anything. I don't know what the hell Casper has been reading, but during discussion this evening, he started carrying on about society limits him just because he was ADAB (assigned dog at birth).
I don't know what to think anymore.
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on Apr 1, 2024 23:19:18 GMT -5
Would you guys mind keeping it down? I’m trying to play Stairway to Heaven over here.
Mike
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