A Mind Scrubbed of All Memory

I often find myself having all sorts of reactions along the way of reading our monthly pick--lines I love, situations that remind me of other books or events in my life, etc.--but by the time Book Club rolls around, I often cast around for more to say than just, "I liked it." Lots of times I've actually even forgotten characters names (if I've read the book too early)! Let this be a lesson--procrastinate! No, really. Tracy came up with a fabulous suggestion the other day to aid memory retention and to facilitate fun and meaningful discussions at our meetings. Keep a tiny notebook slipped into (or next to) your book that you can occasionally jot down notes on. Or, keep a sticky pad attached to the read so that you can mark the page, without actually MARKING the page. Easy to flip to find the reference, not a thought lost. Three cheers, Tracy! This seems especially helpful this month--let me know if it works out for you!