Honoured to be mentioned in such a lovely post, Tash and your comments on 'no agenda' made me laugh! I also try not to be yuck, but my admiration for your writing is genuine. Substack so far seems to be a generous-spirited place and sharing what you like is a very good way of finding (dare I say it) like-minded writers and readers.
Oh thank you Ann! Yes, Substack does seem to be a generous-spirited place. (My 'yuck' wording was probably a bit strong!) It's a very lovely community to be a part of.
First of all, I believe you are fully qualified to lead the Woolf group—being her fan and loving her work is qualification enough! After all, if you think about it, none of us can ever be "qualified enough" to fully understand the novels of geniuses!
Thank you for sharing those fascinating Substack links. I've bookmarked several already. And if anyone discovers Dostoevsky through your post, I hope it marks the beginning of a wonderful journey for them.
I will absolutely read "To the Lighthouse" with you! In fact, I'm already feeling inspired to create some artwork for it.
Thank you - my thoughts exactly! (re being qualified enough to fully understand the novels of geniuses - you are dealing with Dostoevsky so you understand!)
*Yes please* to artwork! I would love to see what you come up with.
I also subscribe to "Commonplace Philosophy" by Jared Henderson (who also has a YouTube channel). I whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone who's interested in reading literature and philosophy. The reading schedule for the whole year is already out. We read "Mrs. Dalloway" a few months ago and are now finishing Hannah Arendt's "The Human Condition." We will be reading "The Dispossessed" by Ursula Le Guin next. In addition to the written discussions, we also have a video meeting once a month.
Oh darn it! I intended to mention Jared and Commonplace Philosophy. I ordered a copy of 'The Human Condition' when I saw he would be covering it. As usual, I'll be a bit behind schedule with reading. Ursula Le Guin is great too. Jared's great - my bad for leaving him out of my post - a case of incompetence on my part rather than lack of enthusiasm for his newsletter.
Thanks so much, Tash, for the mention. I am tempted to join a substack book group now. Maybe for Name of the Rose, one of my favourites –I last read it when in labour!
You are just fabulous, Tash. As a subscriber who has been reading your posts for a while now, I find this synopsis of other literary book clubs so helpful, and as always, I appreciate your donating your valuable time to orchestrate this one, which has given me such a needed distraction from the goings on in the world right now. It's positive, life-affirming, and the subscribers are truly interested in the way literature, and Woolf's novels in particular, mirror our own lives. I am learning so much from being in this club, even though I've studied Woolf for decades. But still, you are constantly posing such interesting questions about her work. Please keep it up! And know that you are bringing such wonder and magic to the world! Thank you!!
Honoured to be mentioned in such a lovely post, Tash and your comments on 'no agenda' made me laugh! I also try not to be yuck, but my admiration for your writing is genuine. Substack so far seems to be a generous-spirited place and sharing what you like is a very good way of finding (dare I say it) like-minded writers and readers.
Oh thank you Ann! Yes, Substack does seem to be a generous-spirited place. (My 'yuck' wording was probably a bit strong!) It's a very lovely community to be a part of.
First of all, I believe you are fully qualified to lead the Woolf group—being her fan and loving her work is qualification enough! After all, if you think about it, none of us can ever be "qualified enough" to fully understand the novels of geniuses!
Thank you for sharing those fascinating Substack links. I've bookmarked several already. And if anyone discovers Dostoevsky through your post, I hope it marks the beginning of a wonderful journey for them.
I will absolutely read "To the Lighthouse" with you! In fact, I'm already feeling inspired to create some artwork for it.
Thank you - my thoughts exactly! (re being qualified enough to fully understand the novels of geniuses - you are dealing with Dostoevsky so you understand!)
*Yes please* to artwork! I would love to see what you come up with.
!!! What a kind (and charming!) write-up, thank you so very much! I like the relaxed approach to book clubbing and this excellent round-up!!
No, thank YOU! Love your work.
thank you! this is exactly the kind of list I was looking for
It is a delight and a privilege to see you emerge from the smoke machine, Tash 🤩
Haha
I am so excited to read to the lighthouse!!! I might jacobs room this month as I saw about it somewhere
Very keen to join the readalong next month! I’ve only ever read Mrs Dalloway but am ready to dive in!
Oh good! It's such a great book.
I also subscribe to "Commonplace Philosophy" by Jared Henderson (who also has a YouTube channel). I whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone who's interested in reading literature and philosophy. The reading schedule for the whole year is already out. We read "Mrs. Dalloway" a few months ago and are now finishing Hannah Arendt's "The Human Condition." We will be reading "The Dispossessed" by Ursula Le Guin next. In addition to the written discussions, we also have a video meeting once a month.
Oh darn it! I intended to mention Jared and Commonplace Philosophy. I ordered a copy of 'The Human Condition' when I saw he would be covering it. As usual, I'll be a bit behind schedule with reading. Ursula Le Guin is great too. Jared's great - my bad for leaving him out of my post - a case of incompetence on my part rather than lack of enthusiasm for his newsletter.
Thanks so much, Tash, for the mention. I am tempted to join a substack book group now. Maybe for Name of the Rose, one of my favourites –I last read it when in labour!
That must've been a long labour! I can't help but think you will have a different perspective on the book this time round.
Thank you Tash!!! I am thrilled to find PartTime Lady here because I somehow was not subscribed. Very excited to dive in there 😍
Oh good!! She's wonderful!
You are just fabulous, Tash. As a subscriber who has been reading your posts for a while now, I find this synopsis of other literary book clubs so helpful, and as always, I appreciate your donating your valuable time to orchestrate this one, which has given me such a needed distraction from the goings on in the world right now. It's positive, life-affirming, and the subscribers are truly interested in the way literature, and Woolf's novels in particular, mirror our own lives. I am learning so much from being in this club, even though I've studied Woolf for decades. But still, you are constantly posing such interesting questions about her work. Please keep it up! And know that you are bringing such wonder and magic to the world! Thank you!!
Oh thank you Nancy. Right back at you! (My reply feels so inadequate!!)