We could not agree if the writer's tales of Japan were true or just made up. This led to half the group planning a visit to see the places for themselves.
I wonder when we stopped caring about why folks in stories do things.
We all cooked dishes mentioned in the novel for our meeting. The debate over which character would've eaten what got pretty heated, but in a good way lmao. Feels like a win for club vibes.
I used to read lots of reviews online before our book club discussions. It made me form opinions too early. I stopped this habit a few weeks ago. Now I come to debates with my own fresh thoughts. Our talks are more open and fun as a result.