That one critical note from 2019 still shapes how I pick books for our club
Back in 2019, a member named Denise told me my picks were too 'safe and predictable' after we read three straight historical dramas in a row. At our meeting in Portland, she said, 'You're not challenging us, you're just picking what's comfortable.' Since then I've mixed in at least one oddball pick per season, like a translated novel or a debut from a small press, and honestly the arguments got way better. Anyone else get a harsh review that reset their whole selection method?