The Beginning

First off, I am excited to get Book Club Z up and running!

A little bit of background on Book Club Z... I love reading and I read a ton of books. Having said that, I'm one of those people who can't watch a movie twice. I mean, I already know what is going to happen. How is that even entertaining? Anyways, I feel the same way when it comes to books, once I have read it once, I am good. However, I wanted to create a system where I can reference the main ideas and key takeaways from each book. Initially, I began taking notes and kept them all in a notebook. I later realized it would be far more interesting to discuss the ideas with other people - rather than keep all the notes to myself. So I started Book Club Z. 

My initial thought for the blog is I will read one book per week. Each day I will write about the previous days chapters. That is where you come in! Please leave your comments and thoughts. I learn so much more when I discuss these books rather than just read them then put the book down and never think about it again. I want to hear what you liked/didn't like. What you agree with/don't agree with. How you can apply what the book talks about. Tangent ideas. And anything else you want to share.

We are going to be reading a TON of books, so please send me your favorites. Also send books that you have heard are good so we can decide if we should recommend them or not. I will let everyone know at least a month in advance what books we will be reading the following month. That will hopefully give you enough time to get the books. And if you aren't interested in the book club, it will give you new book ideas to read on your own. 

I am still figuring out what will work for me and what will be interesting for everyone else, so I will be continually revising my strategy and goals. For now my goals are:

1. Find and read many great books
2. Build a diverse book club 
3. Share ideas and insights
4. Have meaningful conversations

So whats next? 

• Give this blog a follow
• Check out the insta @bookclubz and follow that
• Tell your friends who might be interested and get them to join as well

Thanks!

-Z