Found this interesting(especially if youre in a book club- which, by the way, were looking for readers to join our group- shoot me a message if you want more info) Did you see the opinion piece by James Atlas in Sundays New York Times? In Really? Youre Not in a Book Club? Atlas noted that, these days, its safe to assume that most people you encounter belong to a book club. Its a great piece that explores types of book clubs (book theme, participant characteristics, author-driven, etc.) as well as the longevity of different groups. He says that no matter what type of book club it is, the group provides the opportunity to gossip in a dedicated way. He also offered this insight on the sociological anatomy of a book club: Reading is a solitary act, an experience of interiority. To read a book is to burst the confines of one’s consciousness and enter another world. What happens when you read a book in the company of others? You enter its world together but see it in your own way; and it’s through sharing those differences of perception that the book group acquires its emotional power.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:05:50 +0000
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