The book club!

Keith's Ramblings

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There were fourteen of us sitting in a circle at the book club this morning. That’s not strictly true because there where actually fifteen bodies present, but I don’t include Betty because she fell asleep a few minutes in. She often does that! 

We did all the usual things. We gave our thoughts on the nominated novel, discussed its highs and lows, even suggested ways in which it could be improved. Some of us loved it, some of us quite liked it, some of us were unimpressed and it sent one of us off to the land of nod!

Towards the end of the session we woke Betty up and reminded her it was her turn to make coffee. Whilst she was busy in the kitchen we did what we always do at that time, we get someone to open the book at a random page and read the first few words. The person to their right adds to the sentence with few made up words of their own, followed by their neighbour, then theirs, and theirs, and theirs … you get the drift! 

Robert was chosen to set things off. He open the book and starred open-mouthed at the page. “Oh, I’m unsure about this, ‘tis neither the time nor the place to be considering things of an erotic nature”. 

“Why not, there’s never a wrong place, you are a man, show me what you are made of!” uttered an excited Gillian, who’s broad grin suggested she was very pleased with her augmentation.

“No, stop,” said Robert, “they were my first thoughts on reading  the words, not the first words I read. I wish to find something more appropriate”.

However, his plea went unheeded and Phylis joined in.

“As you wish, he said, come here you vixen, I’m not known as the silver fox for nothing!”

Then it was Humphrey’s turn, he jumped to his feet and uttered what could only be described as a lascivious addition! 

Modesty prevents me from telling you more, suffice to say it became somewhat raunchy! So much so, that a shocked Betty dropped a tray of cups and saucers to the floor, the crash of which brought the proceedings to climatic halt!

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Thanks to Sadje for hosting her What Do You See? photo prompt

26 thoughts on “The book club!”

  2. Sadje's avatar Sadje Jan 20, 2025 / 16:11

    Oops! Sounds like the book was from adult fiction!!!!
    A hilarious story. Thanks for joining in.

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  5. Christine Goodnough's avatar Christine Goodnough Jan 20, 2025 / 16:40

    Sounds like a great game for wannabe writers! Obviously, a reader needs be choosy which “first few words” his eyes settle on. But poor Robert didn’t stand a chance with that lot.

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Jan 21, 2025 / 17:11

      If only he’d said nothing and turned to another page! But then I’d not have had a story to tell!

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  10. Chris Hall's avatar Chris Hall Jan 21, 2025 / 11:00

    Gosh, what an interesting book club. Wonder what they’ve read?? Hmm.🧐

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  14. paeansunplugged's avatar paeansunplugged Jan 28, 2025 / 11:31

    I would join such a book club at the drop of the hat! What a chuckle-worthy tale, Keith. I enjoyed your reading.

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