In meaning you have either:
1) read the book, listened to the audio, or watched a movie with similar themes [most of the group]
2) have the book in possession and will donate this upcoming weekend to reading, postponing all nonessential activities until after the meeting in a last-ditch effort to finish the book. Alternatively, you will schedule a long road trip so that you can complete that five-disc audio. This category also includes anyone who is still reading the book at the time of the meeting and usually cries, "Wait, wait, I'm not there yet" if we move too far along in the discussion. [This is usually where GBC Carole (not the singer) and I usually fall.]
Out meaning that you have accepted the fact that you will not read the book due to time constraints, boredom, an incredibly long library queue or book loss. You may even take pride in this rebellious behavior. [GBC nancy]
Technically, we may also have a "skimmer" category: anyone with book commitment issues or who likes to appear well-versed for discussion but is short on time. A skimmer will usually read the last chapter.
Regardless of your choice, the title is Arthur & George by Julian Barnes. See you next week!
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