Question for the Group

[Kristi]

Hey everyone! I have been toying around with the idea of having a monthly group read of the books that Jocko reviews on the podcast. We would pick one book per month and read it together (maybe 2 months for About Face) and then share discussion about our thoughts. Maybe Jocko would come and give his thoughts on the entire book as well and answer some questions if we have any, I'll have to check on that to be sure though.

Is there any interest in this idea? Let me know, I'm more than happy to lead it!

[Em]

New to the forum, definitely would be interested.

[Charlotte]

I'm in! Hoping more folks participate...

[Kristi]

Charlotte wrote: "I'm in! Hoping more folks participate..."

I think that if we are all reading one book there will be more opportunity to talk about what we are reading. Right now no one is focused on any specific book, so there isn't much to talk about.

[Kristi]

is one month a good amount of time for a book that is roughly 300 pages? I don't want people to feel too rushed or like they can't participate because we don't give enough time to read the books.

[Charlotte]

Kristi wrote: "is one month a good amount of time for a book that is roughly 300 pages? I don't want people to feel too rushed or like they can't participate because we don't give enough time to read the books."

Kristi, I agree with you about one month for 300 pages. Although some topics may take longer because they are hard to read, e.g., war. I am working my way through About Face and am in the middle of Vietnam. Can't read that for too long at a sitting.

I'm hopeful that more people will participate as it adds to the reading experience. Your thoughts anyone?

PS: thanks for chairing the group!

[Em]

I can do 300 pages a month, what book to start? when?

[Matt]

I'm interested.

[Chris]

Kristi wrote: "Hey everyone! I have been toying around with the idea of having a monthly group read of the books that Jocko reviews on the podcast. We would pick one book per month and read it together (maybe 2 m..."
This would be great! Count me in.

[Kristi]

Ok, I'll put together a poll and we can vote on the first book.

[Kristi]

The poll is up and will be open until Monday evening. Please vote if you're interested in joining in on a group read of one of the Podcast books.

[Jocko]

The podcast schedule has me reading (or re-rereading) 300+ pages a week...

[Charlotte]

Jocko wrote: "The podcast schedule has me reading (or re-rereading) 300+ pages a week..."

Ok then! Guess we will pick up the pace... Good