Bookish bonds
The Hindu
Looking for an awesome way to spend your summer? Why not start a book club with your friends? Dive into exciting stories, share your thoughts, and have a blast reading together. It’s the perfect way to make this summer one to remember!
School schedules can be pretty regimented, with short lunch breaks and limited PE or games periods. That’s why when summer vacation rolls around, kids often feel like they’re finally in control of their time. However, this freedom comes at the cost of seeing one’s school friends less often and missing out on shared experiences. Instead of waiting for someone else to change things, why not use this free time to find new ways to connect with friends? Like maybe starting a book club, meeting virtually over Zoom if distance is an issue, or gathering in a park to discuss different stories and ideas.
Chilling with friends is always a win, don’t you think? But remember, as Spider-Man famously said, “With great power comes great responsibility” (fun fact: this phrase was originally coined by French author Voltaire). So let us explore unique book club ideas and who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired to start a new kind of book club of your own.
Forget about the typical book club scene, where everyone shows up having already devoured the book. How about diving into the joy of reading together in silence? Picture this: a silent book club where members quietly immerse themselves in their books before gathering to chat.
You’ve got options: break the book into chunks for separate meetings, or let everyone read whatever they fancy and swap stories during discussion time. These silent book clubs are the latest craze in our country. People are reclaiming public spaces and bonding over their love for reading.
Don’t just take my word for it—Google it! You might just stumble upon a silent book club in your city. Or, be the change-maker and kickstart your own literary haven.
If flipping through pages feels like a chore, but you still crave the enchantment of storytelling, consider diving into the world of audiobooks with an audiobook club. While many book clubs allow members to choose their preferred format, an audiobook club brings an exciting twist to the conversation: the narrator.
Here the discussions not only revolve around the plot, characters, and author but also delve into how skillfully the narrator brings the story to life. It’s like exploring a whole new dimension of storytelling.