book club required

I haven't read anything new lately, including my book club book. I just show up and listen to everyone else. It's not like I can skip the morning meetings. Teachers have book clubs too ya know. Except it is a mandatory meeting. Some of them even include DVDs. Here you are. You don't need to read, you can watch and then if you miss anything or something doesn't make sense, read the book.
I don't think it bothers me that we have required book clubs. What doesn't make sense is that the choices of books can be so dull. Other books that seem sensible I snag up and take home to judge. I would rather read them independently prior to the club (which I do during the summer) and then test out the content as I teach through the year for myself. I find it nearly impossible to attempt teaching strategies as the school year passes each day and I try helplessly to stay caught up in reading. Teachers have so much to do and plan ahead. Book clubs are meant to be fun! Reading should be fun.
Sorry my last entry was so boring. Someday an enticing entry will come forth.