What are your literary pet peeves? From dream sequences to gratuitous violence, here's a list of the 14 things readers hate most in books, as compiled by Ron Charles in the Washington Post.

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If you're looking to expand your group's nonfiction picks, we have some suggestions! Here are half a dozen books covering a wide range of subjects that are (or will soon be) newly available in paperback, all of which come highly recommended by our reviewers. Despite their depth, they're relatively short, digestible reads, ranging from around 240 to 350 pages.

Inviting an author to join your book club's discussion of their work is exciting, but figuring out how to do it can be intimidating, and you may not know how to navigate all the details.

Here we share some simple guidelines that explain how to approach an author, organize their visit and ensure that everything runs smoothly. Best of luck, and have fun!