Book clubs tend to have a tame--one might say, genteel--reputation. What could be more wholesome than a handful of people sitting down to discuss plot and theme, character development and motif? When done well, book discussion groups act as safe spaces to explore ideas and to question assumptions. They hone critical thinking skills and build community in a world where it is harder and harder to come by. And when governments aggressively seek to …
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