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I finally stopped trying to read every book my club picks
For years, I forced myself to finish every single book, even the ones I hated (like that 500 page historical novel about 18th century tax law). About six months ago, I gave myself permission to quit after 100 pages if it wasn't working. Now I just read a good summary and join the talk anyway. It made the whole experience way more fun. Has anyone else tried a rule like this, or do you feel you have to finish the book to have a real opinion?
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lee7332mo ago
500 pages on 18th century tax law sounds like actual torture.
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mia_singh2421d ago
Right? Why would anyone put themselves through 500 pages of tax law? I did the same thing with a book about a kid growing up on a fishing boat. Everyone else loved it, I was bored to tears by page 50. Now I just skim the first few chapters, read a summary online, and show up to the meeting ready to talk. Way less stressful. My book club actually agreed to start doing "optional finishers" so nobody feels obligated anymore.
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