The first meeting

Well, our first meeting happened this weekend and it was terrific! I should have taken some notes to remember some of the things we discussed. Next time.

The discussion just flowed. I started out by talking about logistics type things, such as did we want to meet on Saturday nights, was the time a good time, planning on once a month, deciding the next date at each meeting, and the "agenda" of prayer, then discussing the book, then dessert & coffee which would be the signal to talk about our next book and vote. After that "business" I said, "So, what did you think of the book?" And that was all it took. We talked and talked.

A couple people remarked that The Last Battle was their least favorite of the series, that they thought it seemed a little didactic or that Lewis was trying to tie everything together in a not so good way. I was kind of surprised at first because I think it's such a good book. I could see their points, though, as we talked. I guess it's just that there are some passages that are so very meaningful to me, even though what they say may be true.

I had made a bunch of food but no one wanted it! I had said I'd have snacks so everyone ate right before they came. Oops. Not a problem, though, we just had some leftovers. And people did have the dessert and coffee.

We decided to read A Prayer for Owen Meany as our next book. I read that some years ago with my other book club and we all enjoyed it. I don't see it in my library, though, so I'll have to buy it. It was tough to decide. People had lots of good choices.

So, I'll write more when I get started.