Are you ready to embark on a literary journey that expands your reading list and empowers authors prepared to share their stories with the world? If your answer is yes, we are thrilled to introduce you to a unique experience – The SPC Book Club. Why join us on this adventure? Here are a few compelling reasons: Dive into Unique Stories, Support Self-Published Authors, Transformative Reading Experience, Connect Beyond Borders, and Exclusive Access. 

MISSION

The mission of The SPC Book Club is to create a platform that promotes a community to support self-published authors through reading and engaging in discussions about works of literature produced by Jamaican and Caribbean self-published authors. It’s important for us to play our part and read literature by these authors who may go unrecognized globally. The self-published authors to be supported are those writing literature that motivates, inspires, educates, and passes on Christian values to enrich the Kingdom of God.

VISION

To increase reading and literacy discourse in Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean and to support Kingdom building. We will host monthly meetings, perform community outreach, and promote and support self-publishing authors and businesses.

IS THERE A MEMBERSHIP FEE?

You can join SPC for free, but you will need to purchase the books to support the self-published author. 

HOW OFTEN DOES THE GROUP MEET UP TO DISCUSS READINGS?

We read one book a month and meet on the fourth Saturday of each month. Many people use Saturdays to destress and decompress, so why not spend them with like-minded people as self-care?

HOW ARE THE BOOKS SELECTED?

The founder mainly selects the books; however, you can recommend books in alignment with SPC’s mandate for discussions. Recommendations with a full rundown of the book(s) must be made a week before our next meeting date. We will then vote on the book recommendation at the subsequent meeting.

HOW OLD DO YOU NEED TO BE TO JOIN THE CLUB?

You (or any approved guest) must be 18 to join and participate in our group.

IS THE BOOK CLUB OPEN TO EVERYONE?

The book club is open to the public as we try to build our community. However, the founder must discuss this with the individual to verify if the individual’s values align with SPC’s mandate. The individual must attend three consecutive meetings and actively participate. Referrals are welcomed but are also subject to a discussion with the founder. Each SPC member is required to participate actively in discussions and other SPC activities.

HOW CAN I JOIN?

To join, go to the Book Club page on our website, www.theselfpublishconnection.com, and fill out the application form, providing your name, email, and gender. Membership consideration is based on attendance at three consecutive meetings and active participation. If you cannot join but want to keep up with SPC meetings, follow us on Instagram @theselfpublishconnection, read along, and engage with us. 

WHERE ARE THE GROUP MEETINGS LOCATED?

Our monthly meetings occur on the Zoom platform every fourth Saturday at 6 p.m. We have three in-person meetings per year where we have our book club discussion and socialise.

HOW CAN I JOIN THE SPC RETREAT?

You must be an active member to access the annual SPC retreat, which takes place on the Anniversary of SPC’s first meeting (the fourth Saturday of August each year).