The Most Fulfilling Reasons to Join a Book Club
The best thing anyone who loves to read can do is join a book club. It's always exciting to meet more like-minded people. So, what better way than to be an active participant (or leader) of a book club?
If you've been on the fence about starting or entering one, continue reading. We've gathered six reasons why they are life-changing.
Expand Your Catalog of Books
The average book club allows one person in the group to select a group per month. Although you may have similar taste as the other members, it won't be exactly the same. As a result, you will be introduced to all kinds of books you may have normally picked up. Your new favorite read might be lurking in a book club recommendation—and you'll never know unless you try.
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Make New Bookish Friends
When you're not in school or at work, it's nearly impossible to make friends. You have to intentionally put yourself into uncomfortable social situations, but it's not as daunting it directly relates to your interests. A book club will be filled with people who also love to read. Instantly, you already have a shared hobby to make connecting even easier.
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Stay Accountable With Your Reading Progress
Our goal is to read multiple books per week. However, when our motivation runs dry, it's a struggle to complete a book within a month. A book club, however, will ensure you finish your read by the next meeting. After all, you don't want to be the person who has no idea what's happening during the discussion.
Hear Different Interpretations of Stories
Book clubs are a great observation of human nature. Two people will read the exact scene and interpret it differently. It's nice to hear these opposing versions because it may help you appreciate a book in a completely different way. Additionally, this will inform the way you interact with people during your day-to-day.
Increase Your Conversational Skills
In the age of social media, it seems like everyone's conversational skills are decreasing. What's the point of talking face-to-face when you can send a quick text? That said, many are also realizing how much they miss human interaction. As you discuss your latest reads, you'll slowly but surely remember what it's like to connect in the real world.
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A Break From Your Usual Routine
If you work from home, you may feel like you never leave your house. Participating in a book club is a perfect excuse to see a new environment. You and the other members will likely meet at someone's house, a coffee shop or a small event space. In fact, these are locations you might never see without your book club.
Plus, we can all agree that a change in environment provides a much-needed reset to your brain.
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