Friends,
Remember the good ole book club? Well, we’re resurrecting it and sending it out into the wilderness! We’ve teamed up with DailyLit.com, a service that sends books right to your inbox in convenient small installments, and would love you to read Henry David Thoreau‘s Walden with us! Walden is a staple in the American literary canon, published in 1854, detailing Thoreau’s secluded and self-reliant life for two years, two months, and two days around the shores of Walden Pond.
“I learned this, at least, by my experiment; that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” – Walden
So, join us for a great read! You can sign up to receive free installments of this book on DailyLit.com here – make sure you find the advance options, select the “longer” installment length and choose to receive an installment every day. This is about 10 minutes of reading a day!
Feel free to read ahead — but make sure you are finished by May 20th at 7pm EDT. This is the day we’ll all gather in the Virtual Labs for a virtual book club meeting. Happy reading!
P.S. Are you on Twitter? Comment on Walden with other Etsy Twitterers! Add the hash tag #EtsyReads to your Tweets!
76 comments
Sign in to add your ownworkingforpeanuts says:
Another nice surprise from Etsy!
3 years ago
Karmacrochet says:
This is really good! I need to read something different. :-)
3 years ago
minta77 says:
wow, i had no idea etsy used to have a book club! great idea :)
3 years ago
worksofwhimsy says:
What an excellent idea.
3 years ago
ThePeachTree says:
Absolutely brilliant! I always on the lookout for a good book club but never had the discipline to go to the meetings :) But THIS I can do! And Walden's been on my list!
3 years ago
zombuki says:
FAB! How exciting! I only got about 2/3 of the way through so I'm totally on board!!
3 years ago
PipocaHandmade says:
I love DailyLit! This is an excellent idea. Thanks for offering a book club!
3 years ago
OnePunkPosy says:
Wow, I love this idea. Count me in!
3 years ago
anda says:
I still wanna discuss Critical Path...haha http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/etsy-book-club-1161/
3 years ago
Nomsa says:
I have never heard of Daily Lit before but I can already tell that it is going to morph into an addiction. I am so excited for this!!
3 years ago
voleurdebijoux says:
Thank you, Etsy! This is truly lovely. :)
3 years ago
vivilian says:
thanks you. love the idea
3 years ago
maiziedesigns says:
This is such a great idea! Walden is a great choice!
3 years ago
gilbea says:
oh wow I love this website! =) Never heard of the book (blame spanish education lol) so I am going to give it a try.
3 years ago
SimpleTraditions says:
Very cool and Awesome picks!
3 years ago
dogties says:
Sounds like fun... We love books!
3 years ago
HazelHoney says:
what a wonderful idea!!
3 years ago
Waterrose says:
I'm definitely In! ...Can't wait to get reading!
3 years ago
BetaBoutique says:
This is so nice! Pitty that i had already read this book in my language and my English is not enough good for reading belletristics in it :(
3 years ago
ErinHaldrup says:
Yay! I'm so excited.. i actually just read this. Who will be the celeb guest this time , ghost of Thoreau?
3 years ago
vintology says:
yay! i can feel etsy's cosmic conciousness expanding already. i'll be there!
3 years ago
ScottieinaCanoe says:
Brilliant idea!! Can't wait to get started :)
3 years ago
weardaily says:
Wow! Thanks, Etsy, for putting this together!
3 years ago
3squares says:
thanks for this great idea. i'm on my way to sign up!!
3 years ago
TheCottageCheese says:
Yay yay yay! I just a little excited about this, can you tell?
3 years ago
AineJewelry says:
I'm in... now I just have to wait to get the e-mail :)
3 years ago
JDWolfePottery says:
*gasp* Great choice! I will re-read it with you all!
3 years ago
seababejewelry says:
Oh man! We used to love it when the book fair came to school. This is just as exciting!
3 years ago
FrucciDesign says:
Do you know if it is available as audio book, so I could listen/read while working at my jewelry.
3 years ago
fineartstoneware says:
Thank you! It would be a good idea for me to reread that book!
3 years ago
ManoCelebrates says:
I did not know you guys had book club, I love to read. thanks for the information
3 years ago
thestapeliacompany says:
Free book online? I'm onboard!
3 years ago
dragonhouseofyuen says:
that is just fantastic - and probably just what I need - page-turning book-sitting book reading!! I take forever... to read a book! and I particularly love and believe in the quote you have used! thank you
3 years ago
EpicBones says:
woah, cool idea. i could read it again :)
3 years ago
HoboBethy says:
This is such a good idea! I'm in!
3 years ago
ovgilliesdesigns says:
Interesting idea! Will check out the book & DailyLit. Great to see Etsy doing something like this!
3 years ago
happylake says:
I love book clubs!
3 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
Very cool!
3 years ago
meganrhodes says:
I just signed up - I love this idea!
3 years ago
masalachai says:
Great - I've been wanting to join a book club, and I love the idea of DailyLit
3 years ago
odiliafu says:
Love this wonderful idea! Thank you!!
3 years ago
4amani says:
I'm so glad that Etsy started a book club and the first book is Walden, it really is truly fitting. I can actually walk to Walden Pond from my house and (without all the tourists) it is a truly magical place. I have had some wonderful memories there. If you haven't been, you should definitely visit, preferably before June when it is filled with tourists.
3 years ago
dgordon says:
omg Brilliant!!!!
3 years ago
monamivie says:
AWESOME!!!
3 years ago
breadandroses2 says:
4amani-How absolutely wonderful you can walk to Walden pond! And I second the comment: 'truly fitting' Walden is 1st book. Just finished reading Walden for the 2nd time straight through since last autumn. My mantra: "...If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." - Walden. The caution to 'beware of all enterprises requiring new clothes' is worth heeding, too. Thank you!!
3 years ago
michon says:
great idea, and I've never read Walden so it should be interesting!
3 years ago
MoonFireStudio says:
This is awesome! I don't have time for a regular book club and the choice of Walden is perfect.
3 years ago
glowgirl16 says:
Great choice. Great place. I am so lucky to say Walden Pond was my backyard when I was very young..there were actually 4 houses that were built overlooking the pond. This was back in the early 1960's...the state bought everyone out, and tore down the houses with the plan to build a parking lot...which they never did. Not many people can say they lived on Walden Pond and I'm thrilled to be one of the lucky few. I grew up taking swimming lessons there, and still go walk around it everytime I am back in Mass visiting. It is indeed a serene and marvelous place (when it's not packed with tourists that is!)
3 years ago
LittleGreenSquirrel says:
DailyLit! What will "they" think of next! Love the idea of daily email installments! Thanks Etsy for expanding my horizons...again! :-)
3 years ago
VintageinBohemia says:
OOH great choice.. its been years since I read Walden. I'll join in and give it another look!
3 years ago
jorgensenstudio says:
Love that book!
3 years ago
sandali says:
Getting down to business & books -- love it !! Let's do it ;)
3 years ago
hazelnutcottage says:
ooooh! yay!
3 years ago
jenglo says:
Wonderful! :)
3 years ago
PenelopeAndAnastasia says:
LOVE this idea and thank you Daily Lit for the FREE installments!
3 years ago
Poetry says:
I live very close to Walden Pond and go there all the time! I've read the book many times and can't wait to read it in this new exciting way! Thanks Etsy for having so much class!
3 years ago
zoetropa says:
I too live very near Walden Pond and have enjoyed many walks around it. I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't read the book yet. I'm going to put it at the top of my list for my next read!
3 years ago
SandraKay says:
Count me in! I just signed up.
3 years ago
AnnieandOlive says:
I love Walden Pond. One of my favorite quiet spots. Even in the midst of all of our "progress" and loud living, it still has a quietness to it. I'm definitely signing up for this. :)
3 years ago
DeborahVoizin says:
I can't wait to get started reading!
3 years ago
maclancy says:
Etsy is Literally! blowing my mind... keep on with this.. I love the idea of reading with a group although one more thing to attend it is probably the best of all options to keep a book in your life at all times.. I just picked up a heavy called REinventing the SAcred by Stuart Kauffman.. I love Walden Pond.. thoughtful just like the person who wrote this article! yeah Etsy!! Read On!
3 years ago
shecological says:
I am going to do this! how cool is etsy?!
3 years ago
laurabrownart says:
yay, i love it!!!!
3 years ago
grayovercast says:
This is absolutely awesome! I'm reading the second installment right now, actually. Also, if anyone is interested in learning more about hashtags in twitter here's a good link I found. http://www.twitip.com/tweet-your-message-to-a-larger-audience-with-hashtags/ I tried looking for the group in hashtags.org but I guess it's too soon. :)
3 years ago
matt says:
I just signed up! Yay
3 years ago
brianslittlegirl says:
what a great idea! I started reading the hard copy... but it was misplaced in some home I was babysitting in and I've not been able to find another copy. We'll see how I do reading online. :) I'm really looking forward to it!
3 years ago
Montagyoo says:
Awesome! Thanks for featuring my photo!
3 years ago
jennifermorrisbeads says:
aaaaaah! one of my very very favorite books. this is going to be fun!
3 years ago
thebestvintage says:
Great idea!
3 years ago
auntmildred says:
This is great! I've always love Thoreau and will enjoy rereading this. Thanks for sharing Daily Lit with us!
3 years ago
dharmaknits says:
I am so excited! Walden is one of those books I can read over and over again and still find something new to love!
3 years ago
DAINTYCROCHETBYALY says:
as akways you guys have such a great ideas.... Love the thirdfloordesogn necklace! :-) good luck with the project ! :-)
3 years ago
UrbanAdornments says:
I love the idea, i'm gonna check it out right now! Thanks Etsy!
3 years ago
moonbindery says:
Thanks, Etsy, will definitely check this out! I love Thoreau (as you can probably tell :) Thanks for including my Thoreau journal.
3 years ago
auclairdelalune says:
What an absolutely fabulous idea! Thank you so much!
3 years ago
TreeCloudDesigns says:
Great idea I'm thinking about starting up a Guess The Literary Theme Treasury group. Each treasury will be a tribute to an author one person who guesses the correct answer will be picked at random and featured in a another Guess The Literary Theme Treasury. Please let me know what you think. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d9ad586fc808eefcdb1fb81/can-you-guess-the-author-and-the-book http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d9ac8b1fc808eef345df981/guess-the-theme?index=2
1 year ago