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Participating in a book club is a form of self-care that offers numerous benefits:
1. Intellectual Stimulation: Engaging with diverse books enhances cognitive abilities & keeps the mind active.
2. Emotional Outlet: Books often delve into deep emotions and experiences, providing a safe outlet for exploring and understanding one's own feelings. Sharing emotions & thoughts about a book in a supportive environment can be cathartic.
3. Relaxation & Stress Reduction: Reading can serve as a form of escapism, allowing you to take a break from your daily stressors. The focus required for reading can promote mindfulness & relaxation, reducing overall stress levels.
4. Community & Social Connection: Book clubs create a sense of belonging & community, fostering social connections with like-minded individuals.
5. Empowerment & Self-Discovery: Exploring characters' journeys & challenges can provide insights into one's own life, promoting self-discovery & personal growth.
6. Routine & Stability: Being part of a book club establishes a regular routine, providing a sense of stability. Having a scheduled reading & discussion time can add structure to a person’s week, promoting a feeling of order & purpose.
7. Camaraderie & Friendship: Book club members often develop strong bonds, leading to friendships outside the club meetings.
8. Encouragement of Empathy: Reading diverse perspectives fosters empathy by allowing readers to understand different cultures, experiences, & viewpoints. Discussing characters' motivations and emotions in a book club setting promotes empathy and understanding among members.
9. Personal Accountability & Achievement: Being part of a book club can motivate individuals to read more regularly, leading to a sense of accomplishment as they finish books & contribute to discussions. Setting & achieving reading goals within the club can boost self-esteem & a sense of personal achievement.
10. Joy & Fulfillment: Discovering a captivating book & sharing the excitement with others in the club can bring immense joy & fulfillment. The joy of reading & connecting with others who share similar interests adds a sense of purpose & happiness to one's life.
Participating in a book club not only nurtures a love for reading but also provides a holistic approach to self-care by addressing emotional, social, intellectual, & psychological needs. It offers a space where individuals can explore the world of literature, connect with others, and, most importantly, take care of their well-being.
I hope you enjoy all the book recommendations we've made and that this grows and deepens your love for reading, taking the time to immerse yourself into a story and experience a POV that you may not otherwise.
Scan the QR code to join the Private Book Club that is offered through your membership or click HERE for the direct link. I'd love to engage with you on your thoughts as you read through the list and to receive any recommendations for the upcoming book selections.
Book Recommendations
Verity by Colleen Hoover...................Thriller/Romance
A novel about a writer who is offered the ultimate dream job, to write the last 3 novels of a best-selling author who is no longer able to write. Upon her acceptance of the job, the writer visits the home of the best-selling author and what she discovers will reveal a life she couldn’t have imagined anyone could have lived, let alone write down! This book has plenty of suspense, is a page-turner with a solid plot-twist however, the writing can be very graphic in the romance department so if that isn’t your style, you may want to pass.
Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah........................ Fiction
A magical realism novel that follows graduate student and cancer survivor Jo Teale after she finds a strange girl who claims to be an alien in the woods. The story explores themes of love and recovery as Jo builds a bond with the girl and forms a relationship with her socially anxious next-door neighbor.
Lost on Purpose: The Adventures of a 21st Century Mountain Man by Patrick Taylor ...............True Story
The true story of former tech exec Patrick Taylor reinventing himself as a modern-day mountain man. Tired of a life that wasn't working anymore, he chose adventure as a gateway to a new life. In early winter 2013, he walked across the Rockies alone to retrace the historic route of Lewis & Clark through the rugged and remote mountains of Idaho.
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston ...................Thriller
A Reese Book Club Pick and #1 NY Times Bestseller novel.
"This fast-paced read has everything you could want in a thriller: secret identities, a mysterious boss and a cat & mouse game that kept me guessing the whole way through.”—Reese Witherspoon. Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist.
The Light Through the Leaves by Glendy Vanderah ....................... Fiction
Go on a powerful journey of forgiveness and healing with The Light Through the Leaves, a transcendent novel of love, loss, and self-discovery by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Where the Forest Meets the Stars. One unbearable mistake at the edge of the forest.
If I Live Until Morning by Jean Muenchrath .....................True Story
Inspiring and insightful, If I Live Until Morning, is a memoir about a young woman whose adventure turns into a near fatal disaster. In her fight for survival, she discovers the inner strength to overcome adversity, to heal, and to find beauty and purpose in life.
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie ...............Thriller
Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” is a gripping mystery that has intrigued fans for generations. Christie, one of the most popular authors, crafts a story that mirrors the complexities of human nature, similar to the depth found in gambler books. This tale of intrigue and deduction remains a favorite in the genre and its our quarters must read! Cant wait to dig into this murder mystery along with you.
The Women by Kristin Hannah ....................................Historical Fiction
The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park ..................Based on a True Story
Begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the “lost boys” of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay.