Is it worth it to join a bookclub?
I love to read. I'm good about keeping up with magazines, newspapers and online articles but for some reason, it takes me longer than it should to get to and through books.
While I'm quick to spend the afternoon wandering the bookstore and loading up with plenty of fiction and non-fiction options, I don't always keep up with my purchasing; falling asleep before I've gotten through the first chapter.
So, I thought a book club could be my remedy. But while I'm optimistic about the possibilities of cruising through a couple books a month, I'm also realistic about it seeming more like a chore and less like a relaxing afternoon.
I've heard friends and family who belong to book clubs often rushing to get through hundreds of pages before meeting with friends or disappointed at being "forced" to finish a book they don't really like.
So, for all you members out there, what do you think? Is a book club worthy of your time or are you contemplating dropping out?
OnMilwaukee.com staff writer Maureen Post grew up in Wauwatosa. A lover of international and urban culture, Maureen received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
After living on the east side of Madison for several years, Maureen returned to Milwaukee in 2006.
After a brief stint of travel, Maureen joined OnMilwaukee.com as the city’s oldest intern and has been hooked ever since. Combining her three key infatuations, Milwaukee’s great music, incredible food and inspiring art (and yes, in that order), Maureen’s job just about fits her perfectly.
Residing in Bay View, Maureen vehemently believes the city can become fresh and new with a simple move across town.
