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I don't know about the rest of you, but whenever I'm reading a good book, I spend every waking moment wanting to talk about that book. The trouble is, most of the people around me are not reading the same book, and they have no interest in hearing all my feelings about Octavia Butler over a glass of wine at 11 PM. That's where book clubs come in. Book clubs are the perfect way to keep reading, talk about what you're reading, and make friends with other readers. And you don't even have to leave your house to join one.Here are some of the most popular online book clubs to get you started.
I mean, yes, starting a book club with your friends or your co-workers or your mom's friends' co-workers is still very much an option. But if it's hard for you to get together with your fellow readers in the analog world, or if you're looking for some new reading inspiration, these are the book clubs you should know about. From diversifying your personal bookshelf to helping incarcerated readers get access to reading material, these book clubs are creating communities and changing the book club paradigm. So find the club that's right for you, and get to reading:
Actress and activist Emma Watson runs Our Shared Shelf, a feminist book club with over 100,000 members. Each month the group chooses a new book that deals with themes of race, gender, and justice, and opens up a friendly, literary dialogue on Goodreads.
Books at Work brings the book club directly into your workplace. If you work in an office environment, Books at Work will help you pick a book from their shelf and host a weekly in-office book club, moderated by a college professor.
Reese Witherspoon curates a lovely monthly book club through Instagram, with opportunities for author questions and social media discussions on each book she picks.
History lovers, rejoice! There is a huge community of literary history fans hanging out on Goodreads, at the aptly titled History Book Club. It's one of Goodreads' bigger communities, and a great space to read and talk about your favorite time periods.
Between Two Books is a club run by musician Florence Welch, the titular Florence in the band Florence and the Machine. Florence discusses each month's pick with other club members, and even hosts occasional live book club meet ups.
Belletrist, run by Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss, chooses both a book and an independent bookstore to feature each month. The Belletrist blog includes interviews with authors, including the one-and-only Joan Didion.
Andrew Luck is a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, and he'd like people to know that jocks can be just as literary as anyone else. His popular book club and podcast offers a 'Rookie' pick for young readers, and a 'Veteran' pick for older readers every month.
ATTENTION CAMPERS:
Campsite water & shower facilities are off for the season,
Until April 15th
Bathrooms are Open, with running water
Reservations are on a 9 month rolling schedule
(example: if you wanted a reservation for May 15th, you could make your reservation on August 15th)
Your summer vacations start with camping on Crescent Bar Island! 55 Tent/RV sites are ready with sites spacious enough to host your family’s adventures whether you in a tent or RV. We can support your summer fun with a limit of one marine vessel trailer and 2 vehicles (additional off site parking for vehicles is limited). A new bathhouse opened in 2017 and all sites are full hooks. The former campground has been redesigned into a day-use area with a designated boat beach and swim beach. With the new walking trail, walking along the island and heading to the beach is easier than ever.
Payment is due at the time of reservation.
Refunds and Cancellation
100% 7 days from date reservation is made
Change for 2021 reservations :100% 5 days from date reservation is made
50% after 7 days from date of reservation to 14 days prior to arrival
No Refunds within 14 days of arrival
Camp site size chart at bottom of page
RATES
Off Season January to March 31st: $20 a night
No Water, Bathhouse Open, Showers are closed
All sites have a tent pad (17x17)
All sites are dry hook up, electrical/sewer only.
Refunds, 100% until day of arrival less online processing fee.
Shoulder Season April 1 - May 14th: $40 a night
Water is available beginning mid April. Bathhouse is Open, Showers open Mid April*.
All sites have a tent pad (17x17)
All sites are dry hook up through Mid April* with electrical/sewer only.
Refunds, 50% refundable up to 14-days prior to arrival.
Refunds, No Refunds within 14-days of arrival.
Peak Season May 15th to September 14th: $50 a night
Change for 2021 reservations : Premium sites have gone up to $65 a night these sites are- 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54
Two-night minimum on weekends and three-night minimum on Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July.
All sites have a tent pad (17x17)
Water spigots and showers are located within the campground
All sites are full hook-up!
Weekends require a 2-day (Friday/Saturday) minimum
Holidays 3-day minimum
Refunds, 50% refundable up to 14-days prior to arrival.
Refunds, No Refunds within 14-days of arrival.
Shoulder Season September 15th to October 31st: $40 a night
Water is available through Mid October, Bathhouse Open, Showers close mid October.
All sites have a tent pad (17x17)
All sites are full hook until mid October, then have electrical/sewer only.
Refunds, 50% refundable up to 14-days prior to arrival.
Refunds, No Refunds within 14-days of arrival.
Off Season November 1 to December 31st: $20 a night
No Water, Bathhouse Open, Showers are closed
All sites have a tent pad (17x17)
All sites are dry hook up, electrical only.
Refunds, 100% until day of arrival less online processing fee.
* Mid April Water availability is dependent on weather.
General Park Rules
Park Hours:
Day-Use Areas: open year round dawn to dusk
Campground: quiet hours 10 pm to 7 am daily
Motorized Vehicles: Prohibited on trails and shorelines. Please drive on designated roads. No overnight parking in Day Use Areas.
Fires: Only allowed in designated fire pits and grills.
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Alcoholic Beverages: Prohibited in all park areas per state law.
Glass Containers: Not allowed on any shoreline, designated swim area, or beach.
Firearms: Discharge of firearms is prohibited inside developed recreation areas.
Fireworks: Prohibited on all Grant PUD Project Lands.
Pets: Must be leashed at all times. Handlers must remove and properly dispose of their pet waste. Pets are prohibited in designated swim areas and beaches.
Solicitation and Sales: Sale of goods or services on Project Lands is not allowed without prior authorization from Grant PUD.
Camping: Allowed in designated campsites only. No camping in parking lot.
General Campground Rules
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Online reservations preferred May - September. Drop-in camping is only allowed on a night by night basis May - September based on campsite availability.
Grant PUD campsites are not for residential use. Campers are limited to a 10-day stay between April 1 and September 30, and 20 days from October 1 through march 31. Exceptions are clearly posted at the park. All property must be removed at check out.
ADA specific sites are 4, 33, 38, 45
ADA sites are reserved for visitors with state issued ADA placards only.
After 6 pm unreserved ADA sites are available FCFS for single night usage only.
Check-out time is 1 pm, check-in time is 3 pm.
Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Two vehicles per site, one RV trailer, one water vessel trailer only allowed.
Tents must be placed only on designated tent pads.
Tents are not allowed on the grass.
Site saving is not allowed.
Maximum occupancy per site is eight (8) people.
Pets are required to be on a leash.
Do not hang over the grass when backing in (sprinklers will spray undercarriage at your own Risk
No adjusting, Damaging or covering sprinklers. (Sprinklers run every weeknight)
All tents must remain within tent pad
Tent Pads are for tents only
No tent stakes in grass over 8 inches and no corkscrews stakes
Limit items on the grass to no more than 6 hours
No items can be left on the grass overnight
No Stabilizers on grass
Limit storing large items on grass for 6 hours or less, this includes, inflatables, kayaks, coolers.
No items stored overnight on the grass that prevent watering.
No parking on tent pads
Campers are responsible for all damages