Tuesday, 1 January 2013

To Read Or To Socialise - That Is The Question

By Thomas Rogers


Reading, they say is extremely important: it keeps our brains active, improves our vocabulary and keeps us away from the virtual and digital distractions of today's modern life. But it does seem that many of us, rather than staying in bed and reading, would rather be hosting parties of our own... or joining in somebody else's at bars in London.

So how can we read and stay entertained? You could take a glossy, gossipy fashion magazine around to the fancy, high class and posh top restaurants, bars and night clubs, but it wouldn't really look very sophisticated. However, you could always go to a book club! Here you are encouraged to read and can discuss the book at a brand new social hangout.

Forget the days where book clubs were restricted to the elderly couples front room in the rural country-side with tea and scones and well ages jam and cream, there are some great book clubs happening in exclusive members club and some great social hotspots right now. Trade in the brew with crumpets and replace with wine, canaps and a discussion of the classics.

So does that mean books have become an expensive hobby? Not at all: books are a cost-effective way of improving your memory, building your self-esteem and keeping yourself entertained. You also get to save on soft drinks and popcorn, because in most cases books are so much better than the movies made from them.

So next time it's a toss-up between a nestling in to a good book and a good, vibrant and tiring social life, always remember that you can combine the two by joining a book society and becoming part of your own VIP members club.




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