Book Club – Simple Scrapper https://www.simplescrapper.com Scrapbook Ideas Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:28:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.simplescrapper.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-favicon-1080-v5-150x150.png Book Club – Simple Scrapper https://www.simplescrapper.com 32 32 Announcing Our 2023 Book Club Details https://www.simplescrapper.com/2022/12/announcing-our-2023-book-club-details/ https://www.simplescrapper.com/2022/12/announcing-our-2023-book-club-details/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:18:35 +0000 https://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=224216 We're shaking things up! Discover what the Simple Scrapper Book Club will be reading in 2023.

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For 2023 we’re shaking up our Book Club model to go deeper on implementation as well as offer more flexibility. We have chosen one selection for the year to be our focal point.

Our 2023 Selection: Tranquility by Tuesday

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Laura Vanderkam has written multiple books on time management, including two we have read in our Book Club previously. Her latest work, Tranquility by Tuesday, offers nine rules to find more joy and ease in life with an emphasis on quality leisure time.

We’ll be officially discussing the book over nine months, February to October, with our membership. This year our live discussions will move to Zoom, with time split between breakout groups and full group discussion. With only one official selection for the year, but many voracious readers in our community, members also receive a list of librarian-picked suggestions for further reading.

As always, our discussion guides will be shared on the website for all in addition to inside our member community. Whether you become a member or remain part of our extended family, we hope you’ll join us in reading Tranquility by Tuesday in 2023!

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2021 Book Club Selections https://www.simplescrapper.com/2020/11/2021-book-club-selections/ https://www.simplescrapper.com/2020/11/2021-book-club-selections/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:42:24 +0000 https://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=47058 Did you know 2021 will mark the sixth year of the Simple Scrapper Book Club, the only non-fiction discussion group exclusively for scrapbookers? With each selection, we seek to apply the author’s wisdom to improving the hobby we love so much. If you enjoy books about self-improvement, creativity, happiness, and storytelling, this is the club […]

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Did you know 2021 will mark the sixth year of the Simple Scrapper Book Club, the only non-fiction discussion group exclusively for scrapbookers? With each selection, we seek to apply the author’s wisdom to improving the hobby we love so much.

If you enjoy books about self-improvement, creativity, happiness, and storytelling, this is the club for you. Here’s what we have planned for next year:

January | Atomic Habits by James Clear
Build a stronger foundation for your year with this simple, transformative framework.

February | Study Group
We’ll discuss implementing lessons learned from Atomic Habits and other selections.

March | The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
Learn how to finally get your life organized in an approachable, perfection-free way.

April | Study Group
We’ll discuss implementing lessons learned from Atomic Habits and other selections.

May | Share Your Stuff, I’ll Go First by Laura Tremaine
Practice vulnerability and storytelling with beneath-the-surface prompts in this memoir.

June | Study Group
We’ll discuss implementing lessons learned from Atomic Habits and other selections.

July | Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl
Celebrate the deep connections between food and our life’s journey in this memoir.

August | Study Group
We’ll discuss implementing lessons learned from Atomic Habits and other selections.

September | Decisive by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
Start making better and more timely decisions with this readable, science-backed guide.

October | Study Group
We’ll discuss implementing lessons learned from Atomic Habits and other selections.

November | Plan a Happy Life by Stephanie Fleming
Bring hefty doses of joy and gratitude into your life with the founder of the Happy Planner.

December | Study Group
We’ll discuss implementing lessons learned from Atomic Habits and other selections.

We release a discussion guide for each selection. Our Book Club meetings take place in the My Simple Scrapper community. Many of our members are avid readers, so there is also always ongoing conversation about what else we’re reading!

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Big Dreams, Daily Joys by Elise Blaha Cripe https://www.simplescrapper.com/2020/01/big-dreams-daily-joys-by-elise-blaha-cripe/ https://www.simplescrapper.com/2020/01/big-dreams-daily-joys-by-elise-blaha-cripe/#respond Sun, 12 Jan 2020 04:24:20 +0000 https://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=45874 Strengthen your goal-setting skills with this colorfully illustrated yet practical guide.

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This month the Simple Scrapper Book Club is reading Big Dreams, Daily Joys. Strengthen your goal-setting skills with this colorfully illustrated yet practical guide from Elise Blaha Cripe.

New to the Book Club?

Each month we read a non-fiction selection and have a conversation connecting the ideas to scrapbooking. Discussion guides are free for all. Monthly chats take place in our member community, generally on the last Thursday of the month.

If you enjoy books about self-improvement, creativity, happiness, and storytelling, this is the club for you. Because the chosen books are non-fiction, there are no spoilers. That means you are welcomed and encouraged to participate whether or not you finished (or even started) the book. The intent is to share ideas at the intersection of intentional living and scrapbooking.

Our fundamental question for the book club is:

What can we take away that would add more joy or ease to memory keeping?

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Light the Dark, edited by Joe Fassler https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/11/light-the-dark-edited-by-joe-fassler/ https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/11/light-the-dark-edited-by-joe-fassler/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2019 03:05:59 +0000 https://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=45116 The secrets of writing with ease are sometimes profound and sometimes mundane. Explore a selection in this anthology.

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This month the Simple Scrapper Book Club is reading Light the Dark. The secrets of writing with ease are sometimes profound and sometimes mundane. Explore a selection in this anthology edited by Joe Fassler.

New to the Book Club?

Each month we read a non-fiction selection and have a conversation connecting the ideas to scrapbooking. Discussion guides are free for all. Monthly chats take place in our member community, generally on the last Thursday of the month.

If you enjoy books about self-improvement, creativity, happiness, and storytelling, this is the club for you. Because the chosen books are non-fiction, there are no spoilers. That means you are welcomed and encouraged to participate whether or not you finished (or even started) the book. The intent is to share ideas at the intersection of intentional living and scrapbooking.

Our fundamental question for the book club is:

What can we take away that would add more joy or ease to memory keeping?

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2020 Book Club Selections https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/10/2020-book-club-selections/ https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/10/2020-book-club-selections/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2019 01:32:58 +0000 https://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=45012 If you enjoy books about self-improvement, creativity, happiness, storytelling, this is the club for you.

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Did you know 2020 will mark the fifth year of the Simple Scrapper Book Club, the only non-fiction discussion group exclusively for scrapbookers? With each selection, we seek to apply the author’s wisdom to improving the hobby we love so much.

If you enjoy books about self-improvement, creativity, happiness, and storytelling, this is the club for you. Here’s what we have planned for next year:

January | Big Dreams, Daily Joys by Elisa Blaha Cripe
Strengthen your goal-setting skills with this colorfully illustrated yet practical guide.

February | Indistractable by Nir Eyal
Build a habit of focus with psychology-based approaches and innovative strategies.

March | Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. White
Tackle your home’s clutter, inside and out, with clever tricks, humor, and realism.

April | The Art of Noticing by Rob Walker
Discover how to wake up to the world around you and renew your creative spark.

May | The Art of Making Memories by Meik Wiking
Dig into the science of memory as you learn how to be more present in everyday life.

June | They Left Us Everything by Plum Johnson
Journey through the stuff of the past and the emotions of the present in this memoir.

July | Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Make a plan to reimagine and realign your technology habits with your goals and values.

August | Start Finishing by Charlie Gilkey
Master the art of finishing projects with actionable insights and a clear path forward. 

September| Don’t Overthink It by Anne Bogel
Learn how to escape analysis paralysis and make decisions with positivity and purpose.

October | Find Your Artistic Voice by Lisa Congdon
Develop and embrace your unique creative perspective with genuine confidence.

November | When by Daniel H. Pink
Learn how to take smarter, more effective action amidst the ups and downs of life.

December | Permission Granted by Melissa Camara Wilkins
Discover simple, soul-filling strategies to live with deeper authenticity and purpose.

We release a free discussion guide at the beginning of the month so that you can read with a scrapbooker’s perspective in mind and start discussing the book in the blog comments. Then, at the end of the month, our Book Club chat takes place in the My Simple Scrapper community.

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My Morning Routine by Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/08/my-morning-routine-by-benjamin-spall-and-michael-xander/ https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/08/my-morning-routine-by-benjamin-spall-and-michael-xander/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:55:59 +0000 https://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=44703 Peek behind the curtain and explore how 64 successful people start their day in this fascinating anthology.

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This month the Simple Scrapper Book Club is reading My Morning Routine by Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander. Peek behind the curtain and explore how 64 successful people start their day in this fascinating anthology.

New to the Book Club?

Each month we read a non-fiction selection and have a conversation connecting the ideas to scrapbooking. Discussion guides are free for all. Monthly chats take place in our member community, generally on the last Thursday of the month.

If you enjoy books about self-improvement, creativity, happiness, and storytelling, this is the club for you. Because the chosen books are non-fiction, there are no spoilers. That means you are welcomed and encouraged to participate whether or not you finished (or even started) the book. The intent is to share ideas at the intersection of intentional living and scrapbooking.

Our fundamental question for the book club is:

What can we take away that would add more joy or ease to memory keeping?

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Globejotting by Dave Fox https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/07/globejotting-by-dave-fox/ https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/07/globejotting-by-dave-fox/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2019 17:06:51 +0000 https://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=44594 Learn how to capture details of your adventures and maintain momentum to document until you return home.

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This month the Simple Scrapper Book Club is reading Globejotting by Dave Fox. Learn how to capture details of your adventures and maintain momentum to document until you return home.

New to the Book Club?

Each month we read a non-fiction selection and have a conversation connecting the ideas to scrapbooking. Discussion guides are free for all and posted on the 3rd of each month. Monthly chats take place in our member community, generally on the last Thursday of the month.

If you enjoy books about self-improvement, creativity, happiness, and storytelling, this is the club for you. Because the chosen books are non-fiction, there are no spoilers. That means you are welcomed and encouraged to participate whether or not you finished (or even started) the book. The intent is to share ideas at the intersection of intentional living and scrapbooking.

Our fundamental question for the book club is:

What can we take away that would add more joy or ease to memory keeping?

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Craft a Life You Love by Amy Tangerine https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/06/craft-a-life-you-love-by-amy-tangerine/ https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/06/craft-a-life-you-love-by-amy-tangerine/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2019 03:49:50 +0000 https://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=44503 Let the colorful approach of industry hero Amy Tangerine inspire you to look at scrapbooking in whole new ways.

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This month the Simple Scrapper Book Club is reading Craft a Life You Love. Let the colorful approach of industry hero Amy Tangerine inspire you to look at scrapbooking in whole new ways.

New to the Book Club?

Each month we read a non-fiction selection and have a conversation connecting the ideas to scrapbooking. Discussion guides are free for all and posted on the 3rd of each month. Monthly chats take place in our member community, generally on the last Thursday of the month.

If you enjoy books about self-improvement, creativity, happiness, and storytelling, this is the club for you. Because the chosen books are non-fiction, there are no spoilers. That means you are welcomed and encouraged to participate whether or not you finished (or even started) the book. The intent is to share ideas at the intersection of intentional living and scrapbooking.

Our fundamental question for the book club is:

What can we take away that would add more joy or ease to memory keeping?

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The Nature Fix by Florence Williams https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/05/the-nature-fix-by-florence-williams/ https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/05/the-nature-fix-by-florence-williams/#comments Wed, 22 May 2019 19:23:29 +0000 https://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=44468 Do you always feel better after being outdoors? Learn how more time in nature can boost your creative productivity.

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This month the Simple Scrapper Book Club is reading The Nature Fix by Florence Williams. Do you always feel better after being outdoors? Learn how more time in nature can boost your creative productivity.

New to the Book Club?

Each month we read a non-fiction selection and have a conversation connecting the ideas to scrapbooking. Discussion guides are free for all and posted on the 3rd of each month. Monthly chats take place in our member community, generally on the last Thursday of the month.

If you enjoy books about self-improvement, creativity, happiness, and storytelling, this is the club for you. Because the chosen books are non-fiction, there are no spoilers. That means you are welcomed and encouraged to participate whether or not you finished (or even started) the book. The intent is to share ideas at the intersection of intentional living and scrapbooking.

Our fundamental question for the book club is:

What can we take away that would add more joy or ease to memory keeping?

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Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/04/outer-order-inner-calm-by-gretchen-rubin/ https://www.simplescrapper.com/2019/04/outer-order-inner-calm-by-gretchen-rubin/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:27:35 +0000 https://www.simplescrapper.com/?p=44342 Personalize your home organization strategies to create more peace and tranquility in your mind and life.

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This month the Simple Scrapper Book Club is reading Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin. Personalize your home organization strategies to create more peace and tranquility in your mind and life.

New to the Book Club?

Each month we read a non-fiction selection and have a conversation connecting the ideas to scrapbooking. Discussion guides are free for all and posted on the 3rd of each month. Monthly chats take place in our member community, generally on the last Thursday of the month.

If you enjoy books about self-improvement, creativity, happiness, and storytelling, this is the club for you. Because the chosen books are non-fiction, there are no spoilers. That means you are welcomed and encouraged to participate whether or not you finished (or even started) the book. The intent is to share ideas at the intersection of intentional living and scrapbooking.

Our fundamental question for the book club is:

What can we take away that would add more joy or ease to memory keeping?

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