Any thoughts on when the next discussion will be? Also, are we still planning on a discussion of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Sonnets from the Portuguese or are we diving into Shakespeare with Twelfth Night and The Tempest?
I've been reading a lot of Substack authors recently on the topic of note taking. Have you ever posted anything about taking notes, particularly when reading nonfiction? I bought paper copies of our Mill and Darwin selections specifically in order to be able to take notes in the books themselves, but I've never taken notes in a non-classroom setting.
I have not written anything. I would emphasise making sure you understand the book. Notes should be in service of getting to grips with the contents, first, and with your response second.
Any thoughts on when the next discussion will be? Also, are we still planning on a discussion of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Sonnets from the Portuguese or are we diving into Shakespeare with Twelfth Night and The Tempest?
I have somewhat run out of time and energy for EBB. January will be Shakespeare. Will have a thread for discussion on the meantime.
Oh and I think we will start with Loves Labours Lost and Romeo and Juliet
Noted! Enjoy your holidays and see you in the new year.
I've been reading a lot of Substack authors recently on the topic of note taking. Have you ever posted anything about taking notes, particularly when reading nonfiction? I bought paper copies of our Mill and Darwin selections specifically in order to be able to take notes in the books themselves, but I've never taken notes in a non-classroom setting.
I have not written anything. I would emphasise making sure you understand the book. Notes should be in service of getting to grips with the contents, first, and with your response second.
Will we be reading all of Darwin's letters or only selected ones?
Selected! There are way too many to read all of them
How do I participate in the Book Club this afternoon?
I just sent the details on a thread, lmk if you don't get them
I don't suppose you would consider changing the November date? November 23 is Thanksgiving in the United States.
Ah good point... yes I shall!