Unlike a traditional book club with everyone reading the same book, you can think of this as a literary show-and-tell.
Come ready to recommend a book you've recently read that's on-theme with the month's topic.
December means RESOLUTION READS. Not sure what that means? Here are some ideas:
- Growth and reinvention! Think characters or real peopel starting over, finding purpose, or redefining themselves.
- Reflection and attention! Think published journals, diaries, or collections of observations that show the art of noticing, slowing down, and making meaning out of everyday life.
- Exploration and curiosity! Think travel writing, science, history, or philosophy that made you see things differently.
- Resilience and courage! Think stories of overcoming hardship or taking leaps (personal or societal).
- Creativity and play! Think books that inspired you to make something, take a risk, or look at your own art differently.
- Community and connection! Think stories about building relationships, movements, or traditions that matter.
A few rules:
- No self-promotion. The book cannot be written by you, nor by a friend or family member.
- Recent reads only. Bring something you've read (or re-read) in the last month. Keep it fresh in your mind.
- Respect the time. Keep shares brief so everyone gets a turn. If you're sharing, plan to speak for about three minutes on what the book is, why you loved it, and who else might enjoy it.
- EMAIL AHEAD! Let us know what book you'll be promoting at least a week in advance so we can stock copies. Please email bryn@sarasotabooks.com.
- Keep it conversational. After each recommendation, others can ask questions or chime in, but keep it friendly and supportive.
- Any genre goes! Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, graphic novels - it's all fair game.
The goal is discovery. Everyone will leave with a list of new titles to explore!
Interested in attending, but don't want to share? Not a problem! Everyone is welcome.
