I like this idea. My wife has recently founded and hosted an inaugural book group. She finds reading very hard work (she's sure that she is, like my youngest, dyslexic) so was always arch-resistant to such a proposal. The proposal this time came from an author friend who herself has always wanted to be part of a book group but found she is often overlooked by book groups in the friendship groups she has, ironically, because of her profession! So she suggested that Charlotte start one with her and encouraged Charlotte to embrace audio books if reading really wasn't for her. They are due to meet with many other friends next month for the second time and, for the first time ever, Charlotte and I have 'read' the same book to be able to share our own opinions about it with each other. Communities are a lovely thing.
Just catching up with Substack after our time in the UK and this is such a touching comment, Matt. I'm thrilled for Charlotte that she has had that encouragement - what an added joy to be able to share books together. Happy reading, both of you
Community just feels as though it is where the true value lies, Matt ... which is why I am excited about setting up your words to follow on from these ones by Evelyn. Really excited to get other folk drawn into this small community of encouragers.
I like this idea. My wife has recently founded and hosted an inaugural book group. She finds reading very hard work (she's sure that she is, like my youngest, dyslexic) so was always arch-resistant to such a proposal. The proposal this time came from an author friend who herself has always wanted to be part of a book group but found she is often overlooked by book groups in the friendship groups she has, ironically, because of her profession! So she suggested that Charlotte start one with her and encouraged Charlotte to embrace audio books if reading really wasn't for her. They are due to meet with many other friends next month for the second time and, for the first time ever, Charlotte and I have 'read' the same book to be able to share our own opinions about it with each other. Communities are a lovely thing.
Just catching up with Substack after our time in the UK and this is such a touching comment, Matt. I'm thrilled for Charlotte that she has had that encouragement - what an added joy to be able to share books together. Happy reading, both of you
So lovely to see your idea coming to life, and what a wonderful gift of words these are from Evelyn.
My idea is slowly coming together, and will be with you shorty, I hope. 😊
So kind, and so happy that you will be adding your own gift of words. No time pressure at all
Love this idea and call to action - if the community you want doesn't exist, create it!
Community just feels as though it is where the true value lies, Matt ... which is why I am excited about setting up your words to follow on from these ones by Evelyn. Really excited to get other folk drawn into this small community of encouragers.