TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
TXK BOOK CLUB BY KARA HUMPHREY O nce a month, on the second Thursday, a small group of my favorite people gathers for discussion and the chance to develop friendships. Since 2023, our book club has met this way, with a casual evening set aside for reflection and connection. What began as a desire to share stories has become a dependable, much-needed pause in our busy schedules. One of the best parts of our book club is the range it has naturally created. We read a different genre each month—a memoir one month, a mystery the next, followed by a classic or a debut author no one has heard of. The variety keeps us engaged and invites different kinds of conversations, some lighthearted, others thoughtful and personal. Books have a way of opening doors to worlds we have never experienced and discussions we didn’t realize we needed. Even more meaningful are the friendships that have formed. When this group started, I knew only a few of the women who attended. My friend Heather and I had the idea to start the group, each inviting a few friends, most of whom we did not share in common. Today, her friends have become mine, and mine have become hers. Over time, the group has grown as members have introduced special ladies who have come to mean so much to me. The beauty of a book club is that it requires nothing extraordinary—just consistency, curiosity, and a willingness to show up. This year, we hope to convince you to join us as we read. Check out TXK Book Club each month for recommendations from my friends and me. You can read them alone or use them to start your own monthly gathering. If you have recommendations of your own, we'd love to hear from you— send them to txkmagbookclub@gmail.com . Let's get Texarkana reading.
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