I've read about 30 books in the past year.

[Tobin S.]

I just finished one and I already have a new one. I kind of feel like I should take a break for some reason so I'm hesitant to start the new book. I also do a lot of reading online.

I started a metaphysical discussion group in my little burg of a hometown. I advertised at a local college and invited people from facebook, but we only had three participants at the first meeting- me, one of my wife's cousins, and my father-in-law. It was still an interesting discussion, but I was hoping for a few more folks.

One of the things that I was thinking about doing was bringing a box of books to the discussion meetings and telling each participant that they could have one. I've got a bunch of relevant books on Eastern philosophy, spirituality, psychedelics, and such. I have a few books that I'd like to keep to revisit now and again, but I can let go of most of them and I think it would be cool to give them another life in that regard. There is also the second hand book store if I want a few bucks for them, but I think I'd like to give them away to acquaintances.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. You've got some good ideas, my dear Tobin!

Unless your compatriots in your metaphysical discussion group know you very well, I would be cautious about which books you invite them to take. They might be surprised at your reading matter.

I could be all wet, of course!

Giving them a new life is a great idea.

[Tobin S.]

2. I don't mind a little shock and awe when it comes to ideas.

I'm not doing anything illegal and we all should feel free to discuss any ideas that arise. Also, I doubt we're going to attract bigoted people in such a group. Discussing different ideas is anathema to such folks.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. That's true!

I hope your books will stimulate lots of great conversations.

And I know you're right about the bigots.

More power to you!

[hibbing]

4. Thought of you when I saw this review

The Long Haul, A Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road by Finn Murphy. The review is mixed.



https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/31/books/review-long-haul-trucker-memoir-finn-murphy.html?_r=0



Peace

[Tobin S.]

6. Thanks! I'll check it out.

It was really only a matter of time before such a book came to the market. If the author has been honest about the trade it should be an enlightening read to non-truckers.

[Tobin S.]

8. Judging by the review...

...I'm not sure if that book is a good representation of what your average trucker goes through. For example, very few truckers make a quarter of a million dollars in a year. Standard in the industry for an experienced driver is around 60k, and the industry needs many more of those kinds of drivers than it needs snobby bedbuggers.

But to give an honest assessment, I'd have to read the book. I might give it a go.

[KT2000]

5. call for another meeting

in a book store if they would let you.

[Tobin S.]

7. Our first meeting was in a church that had a library.

We had exclusive access to that space for free for two hours.

[Upthevibe]

10. I think it's great that you're doing this! I've been in book clubs before and have had some great

experiences. Having said that, there is normally kind of a theme. Most of the books I read are spiritual and self-improvement. I'm fortunate that my very unconventional beliefs regarding life purpose, the afterlife, the life-between-lives, etc. are shared by most of the folks I know and the folks they know. If I lived in the "Bible-Belt, I wouldn't be able to be who I really am or express my true beliefs. If you want any recommendations for non-fiction/self-actualization types, I'll be happy to give you some.

[Phentex]

12. The best discussions we've had in our book club

have been non-fiction and (somewhat) self actualization books. I welcome any suggestions. Please PM me if you'd like or just post here. Thanks!

[gopiscrap]

11. welcome to DU

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[lunatica]

13. Have you read any of the Annie Besant books?

They're not light reading but they are mind expanding and incredible!

the Google page:

https://www.google.com/search?q=annie+besant&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

a link to her books on Theosophy:

https://www.google.com/search?q=annie+besant&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=annie+besant+books

[Tobin S.]

14. No I have not. I'll check her out.

One of the things I was noticing the other day is that most of my books were written by men. It started me thinking that maybe I should check in with a female perspective on the subject. Sharon Salzburg is an author in the genre I'm thinking about checking into. I'll check out your links.

[lunatica]

16. Check out Madame Blavatsky

These ladies are heavy duty Theosophy authors from the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th Century.

[ghostsinthemachine]

17. I read around 30 last year or do

Mostly musician biographies. Thank God for libraries. I've got a book, one I bought around Christmas, and I still haven't finished it. No time limit I guess. Another music book too.