“She read books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live.” – Annie Dillard
Reading is and always has been my oxygen, my sanctuary. When I was young, the common refrain was, “she always has her nose in a book”. Books sustain me, stir me, and soothe me, and I have always delighted in the fact that the MotherHouse of the Goddess community was well-populated with bibliophiles like me!
Not only do I love to read books, but I love to talk about books, to share quotes, exchange ideas, and to see what discussion grows from the inspirations gleaned in the pages. To that end …
WELCOME TO THE LITERARY GODDESS CIRCLE – our free book discussion group that is beginning in January 2020!
We have picked some amazing books by female authors; poetry, non-fiction, esoteric fiction, hands-on practices, and all of them deeply moving and inspirational. Our goal is to complete a book within a two month period. We will gather on our Mystery School of the Goddess portal and on Zoom every few weeks to discuss and share. All calls will be archived for those who cannot join live.
Within our online space, we will also share book lists and some prompts to facilitate our discussions. The books are not included in the group. Each member will purchase their own copy.
The Literary Goddess Circle will be facilitated by Kimberly Moore and Brandi Auset. We are counting on your participation in the discussion to make this a fun and active group!
Will you join us? Our first date is Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 2pm eastern and this is a free group.
OUR FIRST BOOK IS: Great Goddesses: Life Lessons from Myths and Monsters by Nikita Gill
From the Publisher: “Bestselling poet, writer, and Instagram sensation Nikita Gill returns with a collection of poetry and prose retelling the legends of the Goddesses, both great and small, in their own words.
With lyrical prose and striking verse, beloved poet Nikita Gill (Fierce Fairytales, Wild Embers) uses the history of Ancient Greece and beyond to explore and share the stories of the mothers, warriors, creators, survivors, and destroyers who shook the world. In pieces that burn with empathy and admiration for these women, Gill unearths the power and glory of the very foundations of mythology and culture that have been too-often ignored or pushed aside.
Complete with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, Gill’s poetry and stories weave old and forgotten tales of might and love into an empowering collection for the modern woman.”
FUTURE BOOKS (may be subject to lightning strikes of change)
Burning Woman by Lucy Pearce
Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics by Mirabai Starr
Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals by Luisah Teish
Moon Magic by Dion Fortune
The Radiance Sutras: 112 Gateways to the Yoga of Wonder and Delight by Lorin Roche
