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Becca Dorval's avatar

Do I need to join another book club? Probably not since I barely keep up with the ones I’m already in. But do I want to join this one? Probably.

I am curious, though, about what’s in the box besides the book. I love supporting The Bookshelf, but the price is a little high!

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Sarah Stewart Holland's avatar

The other book! So two books and a little surprise!

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Becca Dorval's avatar

That makes more sense! Now to give this some serious thought…..

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Kyla Pearlman's avatar

I've done something similar before where I read a book I love and then try to read that author's backlist. I'm usually disappointed because there's usually a reason why they weren't famous before their most recent book! 🤔 I'll be interested to see how your experiment goes.

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Emily Holladay's avatar

Once we've bought the book box, how do we access the posts about the book club? I have been trying to look at your recent post, but it says that I have to become a paid subscriber.

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Sarah Stewart Holland's avatar

I'll send all book box subscribers the link to the zoom! There's no real discussion threads I just announced the book!

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Grace Y's avatar

If we paid for the box from Bookshelf on Church does that include access to the bookclub discussion thread or is that separate?

I received my book box last week and it was a delight to open. 😊

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Sarah Stewart Holland's avatar

I'll send all book box subscribers the link to the zoom! There's no real discussion threads I just announced the book!

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Debbi McCall's avatar

I’m still stunned at one billion books! And I hadn’t realised that Barbara Cartland had sold so many either. Fun fact @Sarah, did you know that she was Princess Diana’s step grandmother? Her daughter, Raine was Earl Spencer’s second wife and therefore Diana’s step mother.

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Sharon Tucker's avatar

Such a great concept!

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Carrie C's avatar

Love this idea! Excited to talk books with you!

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Sarah's avatar

I’ve never done a book club but this one sounded amazing! I love the theme, honestly I just love a theme… I ordered my books from the bookshelf, can’t wait to start!

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Amanda's avatar

I had wanted to read all of Elin Hildebrand's backlist this year in anticipation of her retirement and will just say that her writing improved over time ;-)

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Linda Dyndiuk's avatar

I am very excited for this new book group! I think I read ALL Danielle Steel's books (that existed at the time) when I was in high school so I'm sure I've read this one but I really look forward to revisiting it. I can't wait to see if it's held up :)

I would like to gently suggest not including surprises in book club boxes. I don't love paying for something I may not want or ever use, and as we think a lot this week about overconsumption, well...I already have 2 past surprise items from Pantsuit Politics book club boxes sitting with a pile of things that I don't know what to do with.

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Catherine Barrett's avatar

Such a cool idea! Just ordered the box!

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Charlotte's avatar

I love this so much and can’t wait to join in!

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Suzanne's avatar

When I was in my late teens/ early 20s I read pretty much every Danielle Steele that was published at the time. The earlier books were very different from when she hit her stride. At that time I was also almost always a completist with authors I liked - reading their whole catalog. A lot of first books are like first pancakes so I’ll be curious to see what you think of your experiment at the end of the year.

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SJ Reinardy's avatar

Can you share more about what's in the box? When I click on the link, I just see the Danielle Steele book but it's $66. Does it say least include the other book? I love this idea.

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Sarah Stewart Holland's avatar

Yes! It includes the other book which I believe will be a hardcover!

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Lisa McLaughlin's avatar

Here is a link with more description for those asking! https://bookshelfonchurch.com/shop-the-shelf/first-books-book-club-ssh

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Terri's avatar

I used to LOVE Danielle Steele. At some point I got tired of the main characters being “perfect”. So I went on to read Debbie Macomber books where her main character had some type of flaw. However, I really like this idea. I wonder if I really got tired of the formulaic books instead of the perfect main character. This should be fun!

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Norma Stary's avatar

My friends read a lot of Danielle Steele when we were in high school. I tried one and as a gay teenager, let's just say it was not my cup of tea. lol Never read another one.

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Terri's avatar

I didn’t find my first sapphic romance until I was in my late 20’s. What a joyful day that was. I still remember the book and the author.

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Louise Hesse's avatar

This will be awesome!!

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