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[Silent Book Club ~ Ottawa Chapter] Chilly Return to Routine & Cozy Reading
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Hello, dear Reader, Our fair city has been wrapped up in chilly-weather for a couple of days, after a whole bunch of rain that local farmers sorely needed. I don't know about you, but for me, this kind of weather, despite coming on the heels of all the warmth we've been enjoying, means cozying with a cup of something hot, steaming and sweet, and reading the hours away. Now... that sounds pretty ideal, but in reality, it can also mean a lot of prep returning to routine -- whether that's school or work. Even in my semi-retired life, I find September means that routine and back-to-school vibes are simply, in the air. This year, it also means a few small changes in our meetup schedule (not much, don't worry) and a renewed request for you, should you wish to see a Silent Book Club gathering in your area of the city, to reach out and find out if hosting a meetup is something you would like to do. Why host a Silent Book Club meetup? Well, you'd be joining a global movement that supports free, accessible events that promote reading. By joining the nine Ottawa meetups (as part of the global SBC movement of nearly 2,000 chapters in 60+ countries), you'll meet like-minded readers, and help others find a reading community in a supportive environment. Warmly as always, and bookishly, too, · · ─────── ·𖥸· ─────── · · SEPTEMBER 2025 EVENTS 📆 Rather than a list of meetups, perhaps you'd prefer a calendar page. 📝 All meetups are available for signup here. ⭐ = New! (Click here to email me, if you're looking to host a meetup in your area!)
· · ─────── ·𖥸· ─────── · · What am I reading these days? finished my audio-reading of A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-nee Chacaby partway through: The Greek Coffin Mystery by Ellery Queen (audio) current book club book: Artemis by Andy Weir as always, still chiselling away at: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin (audio-read) added to the tbr pile: A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers So many books,.......... I would LOVE to know... · · ─────── ·𖥸· ─────── · · How does a reading meetup work?
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