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Article: Read 'em the riot act; Discussion hogs, bullies and non-reading slackers must be shelved for group to reach potential Series: Book Clubs
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- September 18, 2007
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A book club, in theory, should be oh-so simple and civilized.
Gather the intellectuals in your life, discuss literature and sip
fine wine. In practice, it can be anything but, as loudmouths
dominate the discussion, someone doesn't finish (or start) the book,
wine is downed by the box and the same member bullies others into
reading his selections.
The quirks and quandaries of book clubs will hit the big screen
Friday when "The Jane Austen Book Club," a movie based on a book
about book clubs discussed by many book clubs, is released. (See
Movies Friday for Roger Ebert's review.)
In the spirit of creating a better book club, here's a look at
common book club gaffes and how to fix them.
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