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Best summer books 2023

The Shift With Sam Baker • 359 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
📚 Literature Fiction Books Reading Book Club
  1. The article recommends some intriguing summer reads for 2023, including 'August Blue,' 'I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home,' and 'The Guest.'
  2. There are also mentions of engaging family sagas like 'Watch Us Dance,' 'Hello Beautiful,' and 'Family Lore,' each with unique storylines and captivating settings.
  3. The post highlights assorted novels that delve into themes like female desire, mysterious disappearances, and self-discovery, such as 'Mrs S,' 'Killingly,' and 'The Late Americans.'

February Bookclub reveal

The Shift With Sam Baker • 159 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
📚 Literature Book Club Fiction Nostalgia
  1. The Shift With Sam Baker is a reader-supported publication, offering perks like joining the bookclub, winning free copies, and author Q&A by becoming a paid subscriber.
  2. This month's bookclub pick, 'The List of Suspicious Things' by Jennie Godfrey, is a unique coming-of-age tale set in 1979 with a child's view of society amidst a serial killer stalking West Yorkshire.
  3. The book provides a nostalgic look at 1979, featuring Margaret Thatcher as PM, drain pipe jeans, cherry lip gloss, and a more insightful exploration of society rather than just focusing on the crime aspect.

El Duende

The Recovering Academic • 277 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
📚 Literature Poem Book Club Essay Memoir
  1. The post features a poem dedicated to the author's uncle, describing a near-death experience he had while mistaken for a bear.
  2. The poem touches on themes of fear, survival, and memory, capturing vivid imagery of the uncle's ordeal.
  3. The author also mentions an upcoming book club meeting to discuss 'Dear Committee Members' by Julie Schumacher, welcoming all to join the conversation regardless of academic background.

Contraptionist History Book Club

Breaking Smart • 56 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
💾 History Book Club Historical Analysis
  1. There will be a monthly book club where participants can discuss history and related themes together. This is a fun way to explore interesting books.
  2. The subscription price for the newsletter will increase, but current subscribers can keep their old rate if they stay subscribed. This is to manage costs and encourage ongoing support.
  3. There is a contest where you can share photos of your work environment and a motto for the year. Winners can get free subscription months, making it a creative way to start the year.

Open thread: October book club and narrative medicine

The Recovering Academic • 197 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
📚 Literature Book Club
  1. Narrative medicine focuses on treating patients as individuals with unique stories, not just medical cases. Communication and storytelling play a crucial role in providing better care.
  2. Patients want to define their illness story, challenging common narratives like war metaphors in cancer literature. Personalized care and understanding are key in medical treatment.
  3. Physicians also have stories to tell. Medical memoirs provide insight into the unseen struggles and personal experiences of doctors, shaping their perspectives on healthcare.

November bookclub reveal – and it's a smasher!

The Shift With Sam Baker • 159 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
📚 Literature Book Club Author
  1. The November bookclub selection is 'Went to London, Took the Dog' by Nina Stibbe, known for her bestselling memoir 'Love, Nina' set in 80s literary London.
  2. The book is praised for its wit, likened to the humor of Adrian Mole creator Sue Townsend, and adapted for screen by Nick Hornby, starring Helena Bonham Carter.
  3. Nina Stibbe has written six books since 'Love, Nina,' and this new selection promises to be a worthy successor to her acclaimed work.

📚 Book club: Join Team Topologies kickoff

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 59 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🚌 Education Book Club
  1. The book club is starting a new reading session with the Team Topologies book, focusing on learning and applying knowledge quickly.
  2. The goal is to help readers have impactful 'a-ha' moments early on, possibly before finishing the book.
  3. Readers can subscribe to the Crafting Tech Teams publication for access to the full post archives and a 7-day free trial.

Love's Labour's Lost book club

The Common Reader • 248 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
📚 Literature Shakespeare Book Club
  1. The Love's Labour's Lost book club is meeting on Sunday at 7 p.m. UK time to discuss the play.
  2. Participants are encouraged to compare Love's Labour's Lost with Romeo and Juliet, discuss if it's Shakespeare's worst play, and explore elements that are developed in later plays.
  3. Interested individuals can access the full post archives with a 7-day free trial of The Common Reader.

Join The Book Club in September: Implementing Lean Software Development

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 99 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🚌 Education Software Development Book Club Agile
  1. Join the book club challenge in September to learn about implementing Lean Software Development.
  2. Participate in discussions to apply lean and lowercase-A agile principles with your team and improve speed reading skills.
  3. Start with a 7-day free trial to access the full post archives and engage in impactful learning as soon as possible.

The Desk Digest, January 2024

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy • 39 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Essays Book Club Recipes Travel Cookbooks
  1. The newsletter relaunched with a focus on more time for essays, space for others, and discussions about food nonfiction.
  2. The newsletter offers the option of receiving one email per month or staying updated regularly.
  3. The newsletter features a variety of content like essays, book recommendations, and interviews, with a focus on creating meaningful discussions about food.

📚 3 hours left till our Tidy First book club kickoff

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 39 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🚌 Education Book Club Learning Reading
  1. Joining a book club can be a great way to set intentions, learn, and apply new knowledge.
  2. The goal of this book club is to help members apply impactful learning quickly, potentially sparking "a-ha" moments before finishing the book.
  3. Consider subscribing to receive more content and access to the full post archives, especially if you're looking to continue learning and growing.

📚 Book club: Release It!, Domain modeling made functional, Peopleware

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 24
🚌 Education Book Club Tech Teams Learning
  1. Crafting Tech Teams book club has selected 'Release It!', 'Domain modeling made functional', and 'Peopleware' as the next 3 books for April, May, and June.
  2. The book club's first discussion on 'Release It!' is scheduled to start tonight.
  3. The Crafting Tech Teams publication offers a 7-day free trial for readers to access full post archives.