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Pro tip: Skipping the bestseller list might improve your book club picks.
I think everyone pushes for contemporary fiction, but our club had a better time with a classic recently. We actually argued less and dug deeper into the themes.
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blair701mo ago
Actually, bestsellers are perfect for book clubs since they get people talking about today's world. Everyone can find a copy easily, and the themes hit close to home right now. Classics often come with settled opinions that don't leave much room for fresh argument. Good debates come from current books where views are still forming. Skipping popular reads means missing out on what everyone is discussing in real time. A mix keeps things interesting, but cutting out bestsellers just limits your choices.
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grant.olivia1mo ago
My friend's book club picked a classic last year expecting tired conversations, but it went the other way. They ended up in a huge fight about a side character's choices, linking it straight to modern parenting debates. Half the group had never even read the book before, so all their views were brand new and pretty heated. It proved that old books can have fresh life if the group brings new eyes to them. Honestly, their best talks come from mixing old and new picks every other month. Cutting out either type would lose some of their best meetings.
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kai_chen213d ago
But bestsellers can feel disposable. They get talked about for a month then everyone forgets them. A classic argument sticks with you.
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