Since they were very little, my daughters and I’ve enjoyed “Chatter Chats” – these are really just chats about any and everything; time to focus on each other, and “catch up.” Conversations with them are the most precious memories I have. In fact, I love meaningful conversations. Conversations have the potential to inspire, to challenge, to teach, to entertain, to ultimately connect us with someone else. 

I’ve spent the last week rereading River’s Rowan multiple times. It’s a complicated story. Reading it made me wish I could talk about it with others, and that made me think of the book club for “Ash” that’s starting next week. Thinking about that in person book club made me think of the virtual book club I’m a part of at our local library. That made me think, what if there was a book club for the Storytimers – the readers of the blog? 

And so.. Chapter Chats was born! 

Here’s the idea: I’ve listed a handful of the books that sell the best below. Between January 9, 2024 and January 31, 2024 – vote for your favorite, and sign up for the totally free virtual book club! When you sign up, you’ll get a complimentary copy of the winning book (either the digital version of the book or paperback) because we’ll have to read it! Then, we’ll read and respond to prompts about the book in a special section just for Chapter Chats! Literally, a virtual book club! 

If you’re new to the blog, excerpts and bios for each book can be found on the book’s page under The Books section. The poll will close on January 31, 2024 – I’ll announce the winner, and then we’ll have the first prompt soon thereafter! 

Who wants to talk books?

Update: As of 1/22/2024, The Storyteller and River’s Rowan ARE TIED!  You can watch a reading and trailor of this book here. River’s Rowan has a reading and trailor here. As a reminder: The poll, and book club sign up, is open until 7PM EST January 31. You can read an FAQ on the book club here.\

Update: The poll ended on January 31, 2024: a poll for the next selection will start in mid-Summer! In the meantime, you can still join Chapter Chats and read the current selection with us!