text, un: kirijo ❄️

[icequeenly]

Good afternoon, this is Mitsuru Kirijo.

For those who don't already know, I have just opened a new establishment, House of Leaves. It's a combination of tea shop and book store.

I was considering hosting a book club at the shop. It will be held on a fortnightly basis, in the evenings, after closing time.

There will, of course, be refreshments for those concerned about that.

Please let me know if you are interested. I will also gladly accept suggestions for reading material.

Comments

un: orphne

[orphne]

What's your favorite book genre, Senpai? ¡¡¡( •̀ ᴗ •́ )و!!!

[icequeenly]

I enjoy historical fiction, some romances.
I find that reading about people who are nothing like me is quite interesting.

[ You know, that same excuse she's used for watching the romance movies as well. ]

THAT'S NOT HER USERNAME LMAO I'M SO TIRED un: xxii

[orphne]

["Most people aren't like you!" she doesn't say.]

Oooh, I like romances, too! Scott groans whenever I want to go see one, but I think it's fun!

[Instantly jumps to "see" instead of "read" because this girl simply doesn't read books unless she has to.]

text | un: levi

[solitarysoul]

i don't think i've ever been to a book club but i've done a lot of reading.

what kind of books are you going to have?

[icequeenly]

Then perhaps you should give it a try. I've never been a member of one before but I have found reading the same book as others and then discussing it quite enjoyable.

As many varieties as we can. If there is something you are particularly interested in then do let me know.

[solitarysoul]

maybe. i guess it's worth a try.

i usually go for horror but i don't mind other genres.

un: mandervilleofficial

[clutterbitch]

oh! what is your menu like? have you many floral blends? or perhaps a ginger tea?

[icequeenly]

We have a large number of floral blends and a few different kinds of ginger infusions.

There is one that is a combination of ginger, galangal and turmeric that I find particularly pleasant to start the day with.

[clutterbitch]

really?? ginger turmeric is my FAVORITE!! 'tis a stroke of luck certainly, that you should have it.

i am hardly good with letters or metaphors, and so am ill suited to groups met to discuss books, but thank you. 'twil be nice to sample some new tea blends. if you've need of assistance procuring more blends, please keep me in mind.

un: howe

[manifestering]

Where do you get the books
?

[The library? The ether??]

I am ill-suited to clubs but not to patronage
Where is your shop
?

[icequeenly]

I've managed to track down a number of reliable wholesalers in the city.

It's located on the North-West border between the Commercial District and the Residential. I'm sure you'll find it conducive to quiet reading as well if that is what you prefer.

[manifestering]

Interesting
I was uncertain the simulation would be that robust

As for quiet reading
Perhaps
It has actually been many years since I read a novel
Do you have recommendations
?

text!!!

[skelters]

A book club? Sounds like fun! :-)

Let me know if you'd need help moving things around to fit everyone, I can help!

[icequeenly]

That would be helpful, thank you.

You could join in too you know.

1/2

[skelters]

Haha, no problem!! It's always easier with two people, no? :-)

[ he's trying so hard ...... everything is totally good ]

[skelters]

oh

i mean

I could?

text; un: adsj

[dorotabeau]

do i have to read and drink the tea at the same time

[Because he can do that! He is able. But he wants to be clear on the rules before he tries.]

[icequeenly]

[ well then ]

It’s not a prerequisite for joining that you must do both at the time. You don’t have to drink tea at all if that isn’t your preference.

[dorotabeau]

i see

i have never been to a tea shop and book store before

i was worried for the books

un: kingofzaun

[howyouseit]

Nice to meet you, Mitsuru. Name's Ekko.

Not much of a fan when it comes to tea but you've peaked my interests with this supposed book club.

[icequeenly]

A pleasure to meet you too.

I'm sure we can provide coffee or something else you'd prefer during the club meetings. You'd be welcome of course.

Do you have a genre preference?

[howyouseit]

Can't say I've ever tried coffee either so it'd be a first though I'm not adverse to it.

Not in particular but I enjoy works pertaining to technology and engineering. Though come to think of it they were more so manuals of teaching than books of fiction.

ethlyn@willowclinic

[baldrshand]

A book club? That sounds like a lovely idea. If I have time, I'll attend.

What sort of books are you thinking about reading? Fiction, nonfiction?

[icequeenly]

It won't be a requirement to be at every session so whichever ones you can make it to you would be welcome. I'll send out a message to let everyone know the next choice of book for those that miss a session.

Fiction seems the more likely choice currently, although I have no objection to non-fiction suggestions if members have them.

[baldrshand]

[that's a relief because ethlyn's definitely the person at the book club who didn't get around to finishing the book]

I haven't had a lot of opportunities to spend time reading for pleasure, either at home or here. It's mostly been in study of healing and medicine.

I'm curious about what sort of stories people pick out.