Does your library have a book club? A book club that any and all patrons can attend? A book club where they choose the reading list a year in advance? Angie W. Cox Public Library does! I'm a member and I think it's kind of weird.
Last night while sitting at a book club hearing the other ladies talk about our current months read, which by the way was "Alaskan Holiday" by Debbie Macomber, I thought to myself, this is weird...... A group of 6-7 ladies (no men) sitting around talking about a book they just willingly read. Very rarely I hear or see on social media a group of men, or a man attending a Book Club. Is this a "woman" thing to do? I enjoy listening to everyone's opinion of the book but when it comes to my turn, I feel awkward. I feel my point of view or thoughts are usually different from the others and when I verbalize them, I get weird looks. Now, this might just be me and my self esteem but even last night at Book Club I made a comment about not caring for love stories, and at least 3 women gasped!
This all got me thinking that it's such a weird social circle of book lovers and readers to participate in. What is the history of Book Clubs or clutches? I would assume it is pagan based with roots in covens and gathering of women circles. These are all the things that keep me awake at night and make me think hmmmm....
Your thoughts on book discussions hit home with me. I've been in a few different groups over the years and feel it is a rare group that can allow all members to speak their mind. It would be worth the work though to find that group. I've been part of a mixed men/women group. It was a pleasure to hear a different take on a books main theme. We often saw different parts as significant, but that was a great discovery. Happy holidays, Kristina!
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