When you read a book, it's a very personal thing. You usually don't talk much about it with anyone, and if you do, you're just describing the book to someone who knows nothing about it. It's exciting when you meet someone else who has read the same book and can discuss it with you. It can also help you learn a lot about a person to hear their thoughts and opinions. Ask Questions .
Questions are a great way of breaking the ice and getting to know someone.
Furthermore, you don't need to know anything about the person to ask them questions. In general, people like talking about themselves and this will give more insights. Things in Common . When asking questions, the answers may give you some clues as to what you and this person might have in common. Once you've established what you do have in common, it's quite easy to jump in and discuss that topic.