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When book clubs turn into parking-lot showdowns
Original: ‘I will see you in the parking lot after this’: when book clubs get dramatic
Book clubs are supposed to be gentle gatherings for discussing novels, but they often descend into heated arguments, hurt feelings and long-running grudges. A feature explores how disagreements over books, attendance and who hosts can escalate into dramatic confrontations, with members trading threats of settling scores outside. Readers are sharing their own tales of club feuds, spoiled friendships and meetings that ended in slammed doors.
Why now: A widely relatable look at how supposedly cosy book clubs can become surprisingly dramatic is resonating with readers.
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