My inner bookworm has been dormant for a while.
I read all the time, but Curious George and Angelina Ballerina are enjoyed more by the light of day than the soft glow of a lamp near the couch after Abbey and Dylan go to bed. Now that my nights aren't filled with feedings and countless wakings, I've actually had the chance to read books that don't rhyme or have more pictures than words.
But what to read? I'm lucky to have the time to sink into a book, but I definitely don't have the opportunity (or children with a mute button) to meander through the adult collection at our library.
Enter the BlogHer Book Club.
Stars must have aligned in some cosmic party fashion, because not only did I find this fabulous club, I've had the opportunity to review some of the book selections! My dormant little bookworm is dancing for joy.
Pull up a chair and see what I thought about Jean Kwok's Girl in Translation. Kimberly Chang is a character you will become infatuated with immediately and fall in love with as you continue reading, even when she's doing things that make you want to throw the book across the room.
I've seen a little about the BlogHer book club on Twitter but haven't really looked into it that much.
ReplyDeleteReally what it comes down to is figuring out how an online book club works! How do you discuss the book?
Thank you so much for your comment on my blog. It really means a lot. Good luck with the book club!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Muffy! I meant it :)
ReplyDeleteWell, it's still pretty new, but right now there's basically chatting happening within the reviews. There are supposed to be book discussions at some point. Twitter might be a possibility; I don't know! But so far, the chosen books have been been interesting and a good variety of topics.
ReplyDeletelook at you, you're so amazing!!!! I love this, gosh I really wish I had time for a book club too.....I need about 12 more hours in my day.
ReplyDeleteYou know I am such a book nerd, I also know that if we lived close by, I woudn't need a club, I'd just come over with my pile and start talking. ;)
Now I need to go get that book on my nook. :)
It's wonderful; you'll love it! I like doing the reviews, because it gives me a reason to really stop and read; it is something I used to slide to the bottom of my to-do list, and I missed it a lot.
ReplyDeleteIt's sounds fantastic, I really need to start reading more again. I miss it. Reading blogs and writing for my own is fun, but I need to lose myself in a book again soon......
ReplyDeleteSee you there!!!!!
xo
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