I can see the advantages both ways. I like how the Lit Club opens discussions right away and it's free flow which suits my busy schedule better. I like sharing what I'm thinking while I'm reading. However, I also think that having a set date forces everyone to have more back-and-forth dialogue in real time which is nice.
It took me a while to get used to having a set date in this club. I made 2 changes to my reading process. First, I delay reading until closer to the 1st of the month like Bookpossum suggests (depends on my library availability). Second, I started book journaling in January. It helps me keep notes on the book and remember things better for the discussions. I feel like that has made a significant difference for me.
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