Some sort of Connection

 Last night, after the kids were in bed, we watched an episode of  Boardwalk Empire.  In it, the character Richard Harrow gives another character, Jimmy Darmody, a book saying,
"It occured to me...the basis of fiction...is that people have...some sort of connection...with each other." 

I love book clubs for that very connection that fiction assumes.  Dorothy Parker had her Round Table at the Algonquin in New York.  C.S. Lewis had the Inklings who met at a pub in Oxford.  Even Socrates had his seminars on the steps of the Parthenon.  Gathering to talk about literature and all the side roads those conversations lead down have long made me wish for the return of the Salons of the French Enlightenment.  Until then, I am satisified to settle for book clubs.

Had great luck at the used book store today - all set for spring break.  Lots to discuss at next meetings!