jesse_barnes37•15d agoProlific Poster

Question about picking a book when half the group wants classics and half wants new stuff

Our book club in Austin has 8 people, and we've been stuck for months. Four members only want to read old books like 'Moby Dick' or 'Pride and Prejudice'. The other four only want recent bestsellers from the last couple years. We tried taking turns, but the classic folks said the new book felt 'empty' and the new book folks called the classic 'a slog'. Last month's vote ended in a 4-4 tie. Has anyone found a good book that can please both sides, or a better way to pick?

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matthew_owens915d ago

I used to think you had to pick one side, but a hybrid book changed my mind.

the_zara15d ago

Exactly! Try a modern classic, like 'The Road' maybe.