LATINA – “Hectic life and increasingly unbridled, cumbersome and isolating digitalisation have slowly taken us away from the pleasure of reading a book. It is increasingly difficult, in fact, to find the time to immerse ourselves in a quiet and relaxing read that isolates us from everything else. But some kids in New York have found the solution. Almost for fun they started to create reading groups and communities in which to share the pleasure of reading with others. It was a success and the initiative spread to the major European capitals. Could we ignore it? So why not do it here too? The idea, started from Steering Committee of the City Clubwas immediately welcomed by a group of writers and journalists from Pontine, who took action to organize the slow reading here too” we read in the note from the Circolo Cittadino.
“And here we are indeed. How does it work? Everyone will bring their own book from home. It can be a novel, a mystery, noir, poetry: in short, whatever you prefer. Afterwards, we find ourselves in the lounge Circle and in silence for about half an hour everyone immerses themselves in their own reading. After this time, what has been read is put into communion. Who reads an interesting page of his book. Who comments on it. Who wants to know more than others. In short, it is time to exchange opinions and advice. Also thanks to some musical breaks, it is the right situation to learn more and better about our literature. And meet other people too. Some say that they are opportunities to “connect” with those who have the same passion for books, and to disconnect from digital. Yes, because the main rule that everyone must absolutely adopt is to turn off their cell phones.”
“When do we meet? We decided to see each other Friday 17 Mayat 8.30pmto the City Club. But we plan to do it again next month.
So? Start choosing a book and, ah… if you want to be more comfortable, bring a pillow too. We will be there waiting for you. And the bartender will also be there” the note glosses.
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