You’ve just closed the back cover, or dimmed the lights on an e-reader, of your latest favorite book. You thought that the book would last you a week or two but once you got into it, you tore through it in just a few days. Now, your mind is swimming with thoughts. How did he do that? Why did she say those things? Why couldn’t he have just apologized and come back to her. You’re bubbling over with ideas and questions but looking around you have nobody to talk to about this fantastic book.
Your spouse just wouldn’t understand; besides they’re not much of a reader. Your best friend is more of a movie buff and probably hasn’t read anything since high school. Still, the book was too good to simply let it go. It was thought provoking, stimulating, worthy of analysis and further discussion. Maybe you can find somebody else who’s either read it, or willing to. Then you can discuss it. But…you’ll have moved on to the next book by then.
Imagine a small group of people similar to yourself; people who love to read. People who get lost in some stories, and have dozens of questions about others. People who notice some interesting little contradiction and take the time to figure out if the author really made a mistake or if they missed something. Wouldn’t it be great to surround yourself with these people? To be able to talk about your latest favorite book for hours if necessary, sharing your thoughts and hearing the thoughts of others?
If you’ve ever experienced anything like this, you’re a prime candidate to either form or join a book club.
Think about it. Six, or eight, or even ten people who have all finished the same book at the same time. You could have them over for a light appetizer or maybe even a glass or two of wine. You could all sit comfortably in your living room and once everybody is seated and ready, you could ask that question you’re dying to ask. Hopefully, probably, somebody has an answer. Continue Reading
