Finding Hope from Ambition at My First Book Club

Here is the post from May 28th
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Today was the day of the book club. I was a little nervous, but the heat made those feelings hazy, so I didn't feel too flustered.

There were about 10 participants, and they all seemed like regulars. For a split second, I wondered if I was out of place, but that was just a groundless fear. It was also a nice point that our generations were close. I liked that there was no prying. Things like that are fine to take gradually.

When I entered the room, they were talking about the Osaka Expo, but once I sat down, they naturally made eye contact with me, and I was able to join the conversation smoothly. I want to be the kind of person who can do that too.

1. Topic: "About XX" Each person talks for about 5 minutes, and
2. Introduce two books you brought also for about 5 minutes. The organizer keeps things moving by interjecting with a few questions.

I presented my best read from last year, "Where the Crawdads Sing", and the one I am currently reading, "We Begin at the End".

One woman introduced "Jun-Kissa Zukai" (Illustrated Guide to Pure Coffee Shops), and it was nice to see Koenji's Nanatsumori again after such a long time.

Using the time for reading—a task usually done silently alone—with someone else felt like a rich experience. Since we split the room rental fee, it only cost 330 yen, but I feel it was worth more than that.

I think I will go again next time. Since it will be hot, the next one will be held in the evening.

[Ambition] Someday I want to host one myself. "Ambition" doesn't really suit something like this, does it? It's more of a [Hope].