003. - Book Club!

[helpdesk_hero]

Alright, so I've suggested this a little to some friends of mine, but I'm thinking about throwing this out a bit wider.

I'm thinking about starting up a book club. Less in the style of book of the month and more organizing one or possibly more groups who can share books or even genres they love most with other people. People would still do the whole guiding discussion but not looking for high end critique so much as just talking about it.

We all need something to unwind and I don't doubt some of us are really fans of reading. I would think the arrangement might work best with members willing to buy their own books. I think for the first few meetings I'd be willing to cook either a simple meal or some finger foods to enjoy, but people could also volunteer to provide food or drinks.


Anyone interested in the idea?

Comments

[threeisapattern]

oh my god

closet nerd

I'm gonna shove you in a locker and steal your lunch money

[duelo]

Being well-read and intelligent is equal to nerd to you? I cringe to think what Lydia would think if she knew you felt that way.

[threeisapattern]

1. don't you fucking dare, I am so glad we don't remember anything coming home right now

2. being well-read and intelligent is hot, joining a book club is nerdy

[duelo]

You better hope she doesn't show up here, I guess...

Joining a book club is me being social without fangs. This is about as good as it gets. I don't need to be well-read and intelligent to be hot, anyway.

[threeisapattern]

well now you're just bragging

not everyone wins the genetic lottery like you did

[duelo]

Not something I'd have brought up if you didn't put it out there. You aren't going to win this one, Stilinski.

[threeisapattern]

I'm still not the one joining a book club

though I applaud your attempts at non-violent socialization

[helpdesk_hero]

I don't know, maybe you should. It'd be good for you.

[threeisapattern]

and how's that

[helpdesk_hero]

Expand your horizons.

[threeisapattern]

they're pretty expanded, thanks

[duelo]

He's right. It might be good for you to read something you don't have to read for school.
And it'll definitely be good for you to read something that isn't more illustration than words.

[threeisapattern]

ok first of all I object to the insinuation about my reading habits and the literary value of comic books

second I don’t need more reading assignments, especially now that I’m out of school

and third it’s just not worth the trouble sorry

[duelo]

First, I'm sorry you feel that way, but I'm right.

Second, suit yourself. The hot people will be having periodic meetings of the minds without you, I guess.

[ He is really way too amused by this conversation. Derek needs to get out more. ]

[threeisapattern]

whatever

I’ll go to LAN parties with hot people like a cool person

[duelo]

Because that's definitely less nerdy than a book club.

[threeisapattern]

uh yeah

it totally is

[duelo]

Oh man. That's...wow. No. No dude, it isn't.

[threeisapattern]

hot gamers are cooler than hot bookworms I'm sorry that's just the truth

[duelo]

Yeah, it's way cooler to drag ancient computers around to hook them up to one another and sit in front of them for hours rotting your brains collectively than it is to read a book.

[threeisapattern]

I'm sorry your nerd brain can't comprehend it :(

[duelo]

...right...

[hatestrashcans]

ANCIENT?!

[hatestrashcans]

We are an attractive bunch.

[threeisapattern]

yeah we are