The “It” Book
There always seems to be a much-hyped book that everyone’s reading or buzzing about. I think I may read Stephanie Meyer, because I feel like I’ve been seeing her everywhere. And besides, in this lovely pre-autumnal weather, a little something spooky sounds like fun.
I think that’s what I was looking for in my back-to-school challenge request, too. The books that everyone seems to have read, that I missed. Focusing on Great Works Of Literature, of course, in the proper back to school spirit that lionizes the five-paragraph essay. Reading books without a class is sometimes an interesting challenge. I read The Great Gatsby solo, and wish I had an academic forum to discuss it.
Strangely, I have never been a member of a book club, despite being bookish and loving to talk about books. Maybe that would be a good idea. How does someone go about finding a book club though?
I’ve belonged to two book clubs, both of which started with a few friends deciding that they want to have a book club and then asking their friends. Both groups ended up to be about 6-8 women meeting on a monthly or every-two-month basis. There’s talk, there’s food and there is even book talk. It is great because you have a purpose other than just the friendship connection, you are exploring the world together. Just ask some friends and have them ask friends. And voila! Book club.
Hi Elizabeth!
I read a few of your reviews (I think the abridged versions!) and happen to think that they’re quite insightful! In fact, I’d like you to check out our group at http://www.womenetcetera.com, and perhaps join us too! We blog, we share, we advice, we laugh and most important of all: We make forever friends! I’ve no doubt that you’ll fit right in!:)
Thanks!
Make up a flyer and pass it out in your neighborhood and you’ve begun a book club!