Welcome to the Open Book Club's first blog post! In this article, we're excited to share more about our club's mission to have a community of book lovers, engage in thoughtful discussions, and explore the endless possibilities found within the pages of a book. Whether you're an experienced bookworm or just beginning your reading journey, we invite you to learn more about our club and join us as we dive into captivating stories, diverse perspectives, and enriching conversations. Let's open up our minds and hearts to the magic of literature together!
Open Book Club was founded in the fall 23" semester here at Richard Bland and really took off in the Spring 24" semester. Open Book Club was created to be a safe space for anyone interested in books, movies, comics, and more (hence, the "Open" part of Open Book Club). Open Book Club is unlike any other book club, rather than being forced to read a certain book and discuss it, we leave it up to YOU to decide and give you the floor to discuss whatever you like book related. Some popular genres our members are reading include Horror, Manga, YA, Romance, Historic Fiction, Fiction, and Fantasy. Open Book Club meets every Friday at 2pm in RBC's very own library. (Meeting times are subject to change) Typically our meeting discussions can range anywhere from our current reads to up-and-coming movies we want to see.
The beauty of Open Book Club is that it is a low commitment club and all that is required to sign up is to show up! Open Book Club is as frequent as you make it, meaning you are never required to come to every meeting, nor are you expected to have read a certain number of books. We understand that reading can be considered more of a hobby or pass time to many and that is perfectly okay! Anybody no matter their level of interest is encouraged to come join us! If you want to learn more about us or speak to our club president, you can contact us via Instagram @openbookclub.rbc OR via email: ergarc120@rbc.edu Either is encouraged but make sure to check our Instagram page for regular updates and upcoming events!!
Open Book Club hopes to be a means by which you can connect with others on and off campus and build meaningful connections! One of our goals for Open Book Club is to hear more diverse perspectives and open ourselves up to others. We love getting to know more diverse and inclusive authors, books, and perspectives. Open Book Club is also a great way to get more in-tune with your own critical thinking and analysis as we discuss and interprets things. By joining Open Book Club, you also set yourself up to have a more dynamic resume and can get exclusive access to upcoming events and knowledge!
"I really enjoy Open Book Club, not only because it's a way to encourage myself to read, but also because it's a safe space to talk to my friends! I've been wanting to get back into reading but have always been intimidated in doing so as a result of what I think is dyslexia, and everyone makes me feel safe there to where I CAN get back into it!" - Open Book Club Treasurer Waylon Martin (he/him).
"Open Book Club has helped me find people with similar interest and talk about what I have been reading." - Open Book Club Member Seth Franzyshen (he/him).
"I support RBC Book Club because as a librarian and an avid reader I want to encourage others to explore books (or any form of media). I want people to search for new topics and to discover new information and to share these new discoveries with other people." - Open Book Club Faculty/Staff Advisor Tim Hurley (he/him)
"I've always had a love for books, creating Open Book Club was something that I created to contribute to our community here at RBC and put my own passions out there to share with my peers. I have so much love for books and this club, and I hope that I can share that love and passion with others" - Open Book Club President Eliana Garcia (she/her)
"Open Book Club has allowed for me to talk about books and just any media I've consumed, no matter what it's about. It's also encouraged me to start reading for myself again!" - Open Book Club Secretary Kristen Kountz (she/they)
Different ways to get involved with RBC's Open Book Club include things such as subscribing to our blogs mailing list by clicking "subscribe" on the home page, usually located on the right-hand side, attend one of our meetings to get a glimpse at what it is like to be a member, share this post and any other post about Open Book Club with friends, family, and peers, and reach out via email or Instagram with any questions/suggestions!
At Open Book Club, we're excited to extend an open invitation to all book enthusiasts to join us in the adventure of reading. We believe in the transformative power of literature to inspire, educate, and connect us. Whether you're seeking lively discussions, new friendships, or simply a space to share your love of books, movies, and more, our club welcomes you with open arms. Don't hesitate to reach out, attend our meetings, and become part of our vibrant community! Together, let's turn the pages of countless stories and embark on unforgettable literary journeys. Thank you for considering joining us, and we look forward to meeting you between the lines!
Ways to contact us include Instagram or Email:
ergarc120@rbc.edu
https://www.instagram.com/openbookclub.rbc?igsh=MWg3N2xxNjd5MmVzMQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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