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Book Clubs

I should probably start by saying "hello" since I've lingered, but haven't actually posted here yet (even though I've been married a month already!). 
That said, is anyone involved in or know of a good book club? Or do you have any advice/suggestions of how to find a good one?
I was hoping to find one through my old university, but it looks like they cancelled all the local ones.
Thanks!

Re: Book Clubs

  • my friends and I started one about two years ago, and we have been adding on people here and there ever since.  We usually meet at someones house or at a bar/coffee shop in various different northside neighborhoods.

     We always welcome new members!

  • Not to hijack this thread, but I would also love to join a book club! Details? You can PM me if you don't want to post in public.Or we could start a Chicago Nestie Online Club, but I know that then we lose the "discussion" and interaction thing. Just a thought.

    Oh, and I'm kind of new (when I first posted here it was really slow on this board so I've been MIA), so feel free to ask questions!

  • Would also LOVE to join a book club!  Sorry to tag on to this thread!
  • I'm already in a book club but would love to join another!
  • I would also like to join a book club. I read a book every week or two now, it would be nice to get some good recommendations and talk about it (and have a few drinks also Beer )
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  • a good website to get book recommendations is goodreads.com  you have "friends" just like on fb or whatever, but you rate books and see what your friends rate them, then the website gives you recommendations based on your ratings. 
  • I love book clubs and am in 6 right now (2 online, 4 in person).  If you don't have any friends that are already running one or would be interested in it try your local library-they almost always have groups you can join.

    I would be thrilled to join a chicago nestie book club if there are others that are interested.  If we couldn't do it in person we could always use goodreads!

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  • Since there seems to be enough interest here, maybe we should start a Chicago Nestie book club?  

    I don't want us all to hijack schaiblejen's bookclub. lol.

  • Also, regarding a potential nestie bookclub: would you guys prefer an online or in-person book club?

    I was initially thinking of joining an in-person club, but I'm open to both. And I wouldn't mind helping to organize one.

     Any thoughts? 

  • I can help organize too, i wouldnt mind being in two different ones, i just might have trouble finishing both books... :) 

     Our in person ones are fun!  we usually meet at a different bar in a variety of neighborhoods about every 5-6 weeks. 

     

    I have lots of good suggestions about first books to start with, we have read a ton of great ones already!

  • I would be interested in an in-person Nestie book club.  I rarely read for pleasure anymore.  It would be nice to have the motivation to do so.
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  • I would be up for an in-person Chicago Nestie group!

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  • I'm all for an in-person Chicago Nestie  book club!
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    Our in person ones are fun!  we usually meet at a different bar in a variety of neighborhoods about every 5-6 weeks. 

    I'd like an in-person one like this, so there's some booze around while we chat!

    How often do bookclubs meet? Every week, two weeks, once a month?

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  • I would like to join in on this as well, if possible. I am moving to Chicago in mid-December and love books clubs and think it would be a great opportunity to meet people as well. I'll continue to check the threads for updated information. It could be that if you all start soon, I will miss the first one, but would love to start coming with the second one.
  • Would also love to join a book club in person or online!  Sorry for the late response... please keep me posted on how this new book club comes together and if you need help!
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