A Book Club for Diversity (ABCD) discussion

Hey everyone...

so as it turns out I'm terrible at leading a book club. Like... really awful! I'm so sorry I haven't been more consistent in interacting and choosing books and leading in the ways that I'm presumably meant to do. I clearly overcommitted when I started this and now I'm in a bind.

Here's what I'm thinking; A: I can either turn this over to a volunteer to manage and keep it going. B: I can make this reader led, where you all just post and vote a pick a book together and chat about it. Or C: We can close this group since I'm clearly not capable of consistently managing it right now.

What are your thoughts?

I love the idea behind this group, and I hope all of you will keep reading books by diverse authors about diverse characters. I hope we can keep expanding our minds and ideas and become more welcoming and embracing of differences. I've loved our discussions and the insights you've brought. But between some big career things happening, and some personal stuff that isn't as resolved as I'd hoped, and just the craziness of working and kids and life... I realize I can't keep this going on my own.

I'd love to hear your thoughts about it and what you'd like to do!

Thank you <3

Lux KK

I think this group is a great idea. As I posted in the other thread, I am happy to act as one of the group moderators.
The other 2 G.R. Groups I belong to have more than one moderator - presumably because it is a big job.
I think a group with no leader is likely to drift into irrelevance. Many of the members belong to other groups and probably check into active groups.

Joan wrote: "I think this group is a great idea. As I posted in the other thread, I am happy to act as one of the group moderators.
The other 2 G.R. Groups I belong to have more than one moderator - presumably..."

Joan, That would be amazing. I need to figure out how to add you as a moderator. Is there something I need to do specifically? I'll look into it. Sorry, I don't come on Goodreads much so this isn't a familiar playground for me!

Joan wrote: "I think this group is a great idea. As I posted in the other thread, I am happy to act as one of the group moderators.
The other 2 G.R. Groups I belong to have more than one moderator - presumably..."

Ok I figured it out and I have made you a moderator! If anyone else is interested, I'd love to have a group so that the load isn't too big for any one person! <3

Karpov wrote: "Joan wrote: "I think this group is a great idea. As I posted in the other thread, I am happy to act as one of the group moderators.
The other 2 G.R. Groups I belong to have more than one moderator..."

Thanks,

@Karpov: It's understandable that things are busy for you... with writing, Family life, moving into a new house, and other ventures...
I would not be able to keep up.
I like the idea of keeping the group open and having somebody step in as a group moderator...
this group is a really good group