[open] a book club 📚

[phoenixdominant]

Type: Text
Sender ID: Phoenixdominant (Joshua Rosfield)
To: Public
Subject: An ordinary book club.
Warnings: tba.

[Due to the Garuda Incident, this post is coming from a very bedridden Joshua who is recovering from some bad injuries. So, he’s bored and desperately running out of books to read.]

Good afternoon,

It seems I've found myself with a surplus of free time this month, and with that realization comes the stark truth—I've exhausted my reading list.

So, I had an idea. Why not extend an invitation to others who might be interested in joining the book club that Tifa and I have been enjoying? Every few weeks, we gather to exchange ideas and thoughts on the current book we're reading, and it's led to some wonderful discussions.

While our tastes have leaned toward adventure and romance novels thus far, I'm open to exploring books from other genres to diversify our collection. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Here are a few of the books we've read so far:

"The Swashbuckling Misadventures of Captain Bumblebeard"
"Enchanted Hearts and Dragon Flames"
"Spells and Sword Swells"
"Quest for the Heartstone: A Tale of Love and Sorcery"
"Siren's Song: A Pirate's Passionate Plunder"
"That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted A Love Potion At A Werewolf"

Although, I’m still not entirely certain what “yeeted” means. I only assume it means, “to throw”?

If you might be interested in joining in on our next reading, please do. As well as I’m taking suggestions for more books that the group might enjoy.

Sincerely,
Joshua.

Comments

un: steinbeck

[recluserose]

I can only speak for myself, but I believe pure mystery books or something within the horror genre should help flesh out your book club's list.

Would you kindly explain the structure of your book club? I'm rather curious and may attend the next session. I am an avid reader of literature and it is in fact, the focus of my job in my world.

[phoenixdominant]

That does seem to be the most popular choice that has been brought up thus far, yes.

And of course. The group settles on a title or two to read over the weeks that we are separated by your journeys out at sea or at work. We all enjoy our own copies of the books picked. Then every few weeks or so we gather over sweet tea on Eltrut to share our thoughts on the reading.

[recluserose]

I see. That's rather standard, like the structure of a silent book club.

[It's nice to know that there's an opportunity to take part in a more grounded activity even in this fantastical world.]

Is there a planned date for the next meeting? I would like to take part. I'm a newcomer, you see.

[phoenixdominant]

More than likely near the end of the month, on Eltrut.

[Because Joshua needs some time to recover from some injuries... Haha.]

You're welcome to join us even as newcomer to this world. May I ask your name?