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Epic Fantasy Book Club
May 5
Free
Epic Fantasy Book Club
About the Book Club
This unique literary escape is designed exclusively for our ICU nursing team to journey together through the immense, complex world of Steven Erikson’s “Malazan Book of the Fallen” series. Amid the intensity of critical care work, this book club offers a powerful outlet for decompression, shared experience, and perspective-finding through epic fantasy. This literary community will serve as both refuge and connection point, measuring how engaging with complex narrative worlds might enhance team bonds and provide meaningful psychological respite from ICU stressors.
What to Expect
A welcoming space where the magnitude and depth of the Malazan series mirrors our own complex experiences in critical care. Just as the characters navigate trauma, moral ambiguity, and moments of unexpected beauty, we’ll explore these parallels to our nursing practice. Participants will experience thoughtful discussions that move between literary appreciation and reflective consideration of how these sprawling narratives relate to our high-stakes profession.
Meeting Schedule
Our reading journey is paced to accommodate busy healthcare schedules while maintaining momentum through this ten-book epic. The preliminary schedule includes:
- Monthly in-person discussions focusing on agreed-upon reading sections
- Virtual check-ins between meetings via our dedicated discussion channel
- Quarterly extended sessions examining major themes and character arcs
- Special milestone celebrations when completing each volume
Reading Highlights
The “Malazan Book of the Fallen” series offers unparalleled depth and complexity, featuring diverse characters from healers and warriors to leaders facing impossible choices—all navigating a world where compassion exists alongside brutality. The series’ themes of resilience, trauma, camaraderie, and finding meaning amid chaos resonate powerfully with healthcare professionals who face similar emotional landscapes in their work.
Why Participate
Fantasy literature offers unique psychological benefits for those in high-stress professions, providing both escape and perspective. Your participation in this book club will offer opportunities to:
- Connect with colleagues through shared literary experiences
- Process complex emotions through the safe distance of fictional narratives
- Contribute to meaningful discussions bridging fantasy and healthcare realities
- Develop a sustainable practice for mental refreshment and stress management
Registration Information
Open to all Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa ICU nurses regardless of reading experience or fantasy genre familiarity. No previous knowledge of the series is required—we’ll begin with “Gardens of the Moon” together. Reading copies will be available to borrow, and audiobook options can be arranged. Space is limited for this initial book club, so early registration is encouraged to secure your place.
Participation Flexibility
We understand the unpredictable nature of ICU schedules and the varying energy levels after demanding shifts. This book club embraces a flexible approach—attend when possible, contribute as desired, and find your own pace through the reading. Multiple discussion formats will ensure everyone can engage in ways that work for their particular circumstances and preferences.
Looking Ahead
As we progress through this monumental series together, we aim to discover how shared literary journeys might create unique bonds and resilience strategies among our team. The connections formed and insights gained will inform potential expansions to other genres or series that could similarly support our collective wellbeing. This book club represents the beginning of an exciting literary community among our ICU team, offering new dimensions to our professional relationships and personal resilience practices.
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