Scene: On train during morning commute. Two people sitting in seats directly facing each other; both with noses in their books. Train slows as it nears his destination.
He: How do you like that book? It had a great review in the New York Times.
She: (Immediately pleased by this conversation) Well, I'm just a dozen pages into it but I like it so far. I listened to the author interview on the NPR website. Was the Times review recent?He: Yes, just this past Sunday.
She: Oh good. I'll have to check it out. I noticed the book you are reading. How is it?
He: Good. I was really interested in reading it. The author is a poet and this is his first novel. It got good reviews. It's about the South. She: Too bad we have to work; we could finish our books.
He: Yes...so many books, so little time.
He and She: A few more comments and a shared laugh.
No romance here...except for the love of words and books. Absolutely made my day.
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