Love is in the air at the State Library of Victoria this summer.<\/p>\n
Text Appeal is a new take on the traditional dating formula. Each person brings a book they love, loathe or have recently read to act as a conversation starter. Jane Austen may find Patrick O\u2019Brien, Salman Rushdie could be captivated by Zadie Smith, and JK Rowling – can take her pick. The books people bring may reveal who they are, who they aren’t and perhaps who they are looking for, all in a three-minute conversation.<\/p>\n
Text Appeal will run once a month from December 2006 to February 2007, with the final event being held on Valentine\u2019s Day. 6 Dec 2006, 17 Jan & 14 Feb 2007; 7-9.30pm
\nVenue<\/strong> Experimedia
\nBookings<\/strong> Registration is essential. Fill in the form below, tel +61386647555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
\nCost<\/strong> $20 per session – drinks, entertainment and the promise of a bookish romance included (a three-for-the-price-of-two discount applies to group bookings<\/p><\/blockquote>\nNow, I’m not looking for love..but I am really nosy about other people’s reactions to their reading. I’d love to take part in something like that, particlularly listening to those who just hate my favourites.<\/p>\n
My Co-Pilot has pointed out that if I did go along, I’d probably end up with my nose in the book and ignoring the person on the other side of the table. Hmmmm…after that comment, maybe I am in the market for lurve!<\/p>\n