What do our books say about us?

It has been said that you can tell a lot about a person by their body language (folded arms = a person who is closed off, arms that grope you = a person who is unfortunately not closed off enough), the contents of their fridge (bottle of champagne = social person who loves the company of others, 12 bottles of champagne = far too many nights spent without the company of others) and the friends that they keep.

But what about the books that we read?

Do the books that you read reflect who you are or perhaps a season in life that you are going through?
If this is the case, are our selections in reading material rational, or are they deep messages from our subconscious?

I believe that the books on our bed side table sometimes are a reflection on our hopes, desires, and the season of life we are currently in.
On the flip side, I wonder how often I am tainted in my selections by what is on the bestseller list, what book everyone is talking about and, dare I say it, how pretty the cover is?

What about you? What influences what you read and what does it say about you?

What are you reading at the moment?

Fiction, spirituality, biography, personal development, business, revolutionary manifesto..... what books from what genres are you reading at the moment?

Please share and tell us what you think of what you're reading - especially if you think it would make a great future book discussion for the book lounge.

Up and coming books for discussion

Social Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

The New Science of Human Relationships by the author of the number one bestseller 'Emotional Intelligence'


Genre: Sociology










The Hospital by the River by Dr Catherine Hamlin



A story of hope set against the vivid backdrop of Ethiopia.

Genre: Biography







The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss


Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

Genre: Business

Lets get reading...

The Book Lounge is like your very own book club only much, much better.
At any one time, the Book Lounge will have discussions going on mutliple books from different genres.
You will be given plenty of notice about upcoming book selections. So simply start reading and then drop by to chat.
We're looking forward to having you join us at The Book Lounge.