I don’t know about my fellow readers, but it seems like reading has made quite the comeback over the past few years.
Or maybe I’ve just finally found the time to read again!
Personally, I remember being a big reader in my younger years (because I’m so old now), although my reading interests were pretty focused on one particular genre.
Let’s just say it was a time when Twilight was making waves, circa the early 2010s.
Now, in my adult-ish years, I’ve found my way back into reading, and I’ve been enjoying it more than ever.
It helps that I have fellow readers in my family, although we’ve also developed a slightly concerning habit of shopping for books despite the growing piles of unread ones already waiting for us at home.
Apparently, buying books and actually reading them are two entirely different hobbies.
Books are funny that way, though. There are so many genres, authors and stories to choose from that everyone’s reading preferences are a little different.
I also have some very specific rules about when I can read certain books. A hockey romance? That’s a winter read.
I don’t care how good it is, I simply cannot bring myself to read it in the middle of summer. It would be like eating pumpkin pie in April. It just feels wrong.
But while reading is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages, it’s generally something we do on our own. So why not make it a little more social?
With the renewed interest in reading has come a growing interest in book clubs, giving readers an opportunity to get together, share recommendations and chat about their latest reads.
Of course, book clubs can come with a few misconceptions.
It takes too much time. You have to be a serious reader. You have to love whatever book was chosen. You have to be a literary expert. And what if you don’t finish the book?
Well, I’d like to introduce something a little different.
The Golden Legion, in collaboration with Four Points Books Golden, is launching a new Social Book Club, with its first gathering taking place on Tuesday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m. And we’re keeping things pretty casual.
For our first get-together, we’re starting with a simple concept: bring your own book!
It could be your all-time favourite, something you’re currently reading or a book you’ve been looking forward to picking up.
Come as you are, grab a drink and settle in for an evening of chatting about books with fellow readers.
Courtney, the manager at Four Points Books Golden, will also be joining us to share recommendations and talk all things books.
From there, we’ll figure out what future gatherings might look like. Maybe we’ll all read the same book, or perhaps we’ll continue sharing whatever happens to be on our nightstands.
The idea is to make it something that works for everyone, without the pressure of a traditional book club.
Whether you’re an avid reader, someone trying to get back into reading or simply looking for a new way to meet people, you’re welcome to join us.
It’s free to attend, there’s no registration required and you certainly don’t need to be a Legion member.
Bring your book bestie or come solo!
Who knows? You might leave with a few new friends, some great book recommendations and another title or two to add to that ever-growing pile of unread books at home.
