In addition to the enrichment and energy these discussions often provide, the fellowship can be equally satisfying. Relationships with people I initially meet via book discussions sometimes deepen. Just as frequently, when meeting a reader in a different setting, I encourage them to join my book group, which in turn sometimes strengthens those ties. It's a virtuous cycle, all connected by books.
On occasion, a book discussion comes along just when I most need it. Like today. Leaving my club's discussion of Destiny of the Republic earlier this evening, I realized how healing it is during this difficult period of my life to simply be with others who love books. To all my fellow bookworms: Thank you!
It was an interesting discussion this evening. Most of us really liked the book. Alan's comments were included and worthy of further exploration. I don't have the band width to do that. Anyone out there to step up to the plate?
ReplyDeleteInes; Thanks for the comment. If I get around to researching Alan's question, I'll let you know.
Delete.Reading is my comfort. Always has been. I belong to two groups. One is a large group of about 15. The other, my favorite, is what we call the “Deep Dive” where we chose a book of essays, poems, short stories, etc and read the entire book. Then each of the three of us choose one and lead a “Deep Dive” conversation about it. . It’s a thoughtful and really enlightening experience.
ReplyDeleteCookie; Thanks for the comment and telling me about your two book groups.
Delete"I realized how healing it is during this difficult period of my life to simply be with others who love books. To all my fellow bookworms: Thank you!"
ReplyDeletePat, this is so meaningful. An ode to readers--"gifted readers" as Nabokov calls them. There is nothing like the meeting of the minds when a book, story or poem hits--it's like lightening.
Regina; Appreciate the kind comment. And quoting back my own words to me? Catnip for an egotist like me. Thanks for that, as well as for the Nabokov reference.
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