Book Club

Are you in a book club? I am. This is my 3rd shot at a book club; does that make me a serial bookclubber?

My first book club was the McKinney Woman Magazine book club. I went, and no one talked to me. I knew no one, and when I approached people to introduce myself, I got "that look." You know, the look that says "Who are you?? Do I know you?? I'm pretty sure I don't want to know you..." Good book-oriented conversations though....

The second book club I was in got through one book, and then we could no longer find time to get together.

This brings us to the third book club. I was so desperate to find a book club, a good friend of mine finally told me that her sister was in one, and would I please quit crying about not having a book club if she introduced us??? I called Jackie the minute I got the go-ahead from Christy, and only stalked her a little bit before she called me back.

I got the invite, and I'm so glad! Have you ever hung out with a group of people who are different from you, but you totally love them? This group is that way. They're all moms with kiddos in elementary school, and here I am, not even preggo yet. They've got serious grown-up jobs, and here I am, trying to make a go of my own creative studio. But they are so much fun!! None take themselves too seriously, which is quite refreshing.

On to the books... which are, hmmm, interesting. We've read quite a wide variety since I joined the group back in September:

Julie & Julia (okay- the French food we had at the meeting was the best part)
The Shack (really thought-provoking and good)
The Lost Symbol (great book, but not as good as Da Vinci Code)
Kissing Santa Claus (chose not to read this slutty Santa book) ;-)
Summer at Tiffany (very fun!)
You Can't Drink All Day If You Don't Start In The Morning (this month's selection)

I feel blessed to have found this group of ladies!!! Thanks for letting me join you!! You make my 2nd Tuesdays so exciting!