Just Looking Book Club
Come and read with us.
Why a book club?
To expand our hearts and minds. The internet is rapidly heading towards a situation where the majority of what we read is AI generated. Books, especially those we want to read in our book club, are still human. When we read the words of another human, it gives us a new perspective on life. Even if we don't agree, or even like it, it expands us in some way. Which is why I want to read more human words, and my guess is that you may be feeling the same way.
What kind of books?
I think every club needs a focus, something that brings them together around a shared passion. And in our case that's going to be the living breathing natural world. So nature books, science fiction, poetry, how-to guides, all genres.. but the connective tissue is that they will help turn our attention towards the connections between the human and more-than-human worlds.
How does the club work?
We will read four books each year. It's a virtual club so the plan is to meet weekly for a silent reading circles, and then meet every few months to discuss the book we have just completed. Just email and zoom, we don't need any other platforms. Life is complicated enough. And in case you've not finished reading the book, come along for the end-of-book discussion anyway, and we can still talk about it.
What's a silent reading circle?
The plan is to have a weekly "drop in" silent reading hour where you can come with the book we're all reading and... read! Or listen, if you're using an audio book. Towards the end of the hour, we will have the opportunity to put our mics on and share a few struck a chord with us in some way.
How do I join the book club?
To start we're opening up the Book Club just to the Friends of Just Looking. These is a group of people that send us some money each year to support the project. You're invited! This book club is a great reason to join. Just £30/year and you can read with us for a whole year, as well as enjoy the other perks of being a supporter.