When I tell people that I'm in a book club, their eyes get that glazed over look.
I can see the thought bubble appear over their head, "Booooring! Tea and lace tablecloths with a bunch of middle aged women..."
I'd like to pop that bubble with my middle aged hat pin, but I silently laugh to myself, certain that I'm having more fun at my book club than this unknowing person has had at their last year's worth of social events.
I love my book club so much I might think twice about accepting a dinner invitation with Oprah if it conflicts. But I'm sure Oprah would love to join us.
So why does this almost-monthly event hold such a place of reverence in my bookish soul?
It could be the people, or the food, or the wine, or the intensely fabulous conversation about our chosen book. And, it's all of these, but more.
Going to book club is like opening a beautifully wrapped gift from under the Christmas tree. I've been fondling and shaking it and creating my own thoughts about what's inside, but I never know really what's going to come out of the pile of wrapping and ribbon. It's always new, it's always a delicious surprise.
For 10 years we've been meeting at each others' homes, gathering around a table, drinking and eating and sharing our thoughts and experiences of our book. Sometimes we love it, sometimes detest it, and more often than not have a spicy conversation laden with conflicting opinions and provoking ideas. We always rate the book on a scale of 1-10.
Members have come and gone - all loved and all missed. Truly!
There are now 6 of us - Craig, Dale, Nikolai, Tess, Sue and me. Husbands/paramours, guests and lookie loos join us periodically, but we've been this 6 for several years now.
But, I'll let you in. I'll tell you about us and what we talk about and how we rate our book choice. I'll share with you the meals of sumptuous delight and whether or not someone dressed for the theme. I'll even share my between book club reads with you. But, I won't tell you everything, because some of what happens at book club stays at book club. And I mean it!
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Catherine, you may want to explain how our wonderful group chooses a book.
ReplyDeleteAlso, many times members have commented that if it weren't for book club they never would have read a certain book, that they are very glad they were given an opportunity to read and discuss.