Are any of you in book clubs? Anyone interested in setting one up?

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Hi Roxane,
I was thinking about starting up some sort of social club - in the disguise of a book club! My idea (ok so not that original) was to meet up every so often, once every 2 weeks, or once a month, take it in turns to host - as host you would provide some snacks, and everyone else would bring something to drink and a a few books of their choice which we "discuss" and/or recommend whilst getting to know each other and hopefully making a few new friends. Wouldn't matter what sort of books you like - if everyone brings something there should be enough choice. Anyone interested or anyone have any other ideas? Would love to hear.

Forgot to say - I am in the Basel area....

hi rsammy

that's exactly the sort of thing i'd be interested in. thanks! i used to be in a social..oops...book club like that and it worked well. we actually discovered some great reading stuff along the way.

i can certainly take my turn in hosting.

want to do some recruiting on the forum or shall we start with a merry party of two? if the latter, just PM me.

You could start by creating your first meeting as a social event on EF. It will appear then in the calendar and people can subscribe to reminders etc..

~ Nanda

Hello, I am very interested in taking part. Has there been anything set up?

A book suggestion, Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

I am in Basel as well

Me too - also interested in joining

That is great news - nothing is set up as yet but I will organize something in the calendar and let you all know. How do people feel about hosting a meeting in your home? I am happy to do this, Roxane is as well - would everyone be happy enough about this or prefer to meet somewhere "public" - like a coffee shop or something? Any ideas very welcome!
Any preference for days of the week? I am free any day apart from Fridays ...

Hi - I'm interested too, can I join? I'm in Basel as well. Doesn't make a difference to me whether ít's in a public location or in private homes. If the gathering is hosted in individuals' homes, I'd be happy to take a turn hosting also.

Thanks, Roxane, for starting this thread - I've been hoping to join a book / social club, but just haven't found one yet. I guess the answer is to start one!

-ejml

looks like we have a "club". thanks everyone: thanks especially to rsammy who is willing to set the date etc. Obviously Basel is the spot as all of you are based there.

p.s. catina- just recently read the gilbert book and loved it :-)

Fun!
A public place or take turns in hosting - either or works fine with me!

Don't want to hijack your thread, but anyone in Zug interested in this. Please PM me if you are

Just to let all of you interested know that the book club is about to be launched. We're still checking out on a venue for a kick-off but hopefully within a day or two we can post it as a social event. Monday 4th February in Basel- so pencil it in meanwhile. Hope to see you all then.

I am still quite interested, so please keep me informed and I have penciled the date in.

Thanks,
Catina

Wish I lived in Basel!

Oh I wanna join - but I have a company thing that I can't get out of (already tried like 10000 times) but I'm kind of commanded there and I'm not sure of when the dinner is finishing up.

But I definitely want to take part and hope that is possible even if I can't join on Monday!!!

Dang! I wished I lived in Basel!

Anyone interested in starting a book or creative writing club in the Geneva/Nyon area?

yes yes! Me please.