Interested in exchanging a life-changing book with a random stranger? Then meet at Gibson's Bookstore, 320 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, this afternoon between 4 and 4:30 p.m. for
The World's First Globally Coordinated Book Read Flash Mob.
Organizers of this flash mob add: Arrive before the starting time mentioned above so that you can make arrangements to collect two official Pay It Forward bracelets from the meeting place which will be published closer to the event, as well as the flyer explaining what is going on - this flyer will be placed inside your book of choice. At the starting time, three people wearing Top Hats (or other recognizable hats) will enter The Flash Mob Zone and sit down and begin reading books.
At this signal, come and join them, sit down and take some time to reflect on the book that inspired you. During this time, reflect on how a random act of kindness has the potential to change someone’s life and how you can be a part of a global movement of change.
After an allocated time, and as signaled by the people wearing the Top Hats, you will disperse and either swap your book with someone else who has attended the flash mob, or you will pass it on to a complete stranger, along with the additional bracelet you have collected from us, knowing that the note you have inserted inside the book explains everything that they need to know.
So, what book will you be taking?
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