I really like doing the opposite of this comic, i.e. reading a book titled “you are wrong”, and then I’m like “I knew it!”. Even if I don’t change my mind, I like finding angles I hadn’t considered, because as you allude to, it can help to argue one’s ideological stance.

I think different book clubs serve different purposes, and it’s unfortunate that yours isn’t scratching your itch. I wonder if they’re craving something different to you; I’m thinking of how, when I have experienced a piece of media that has resonated with me, I go through a period where I want to immerse myself in that media, and I’m desperate to discuss it with my friends. I wonder if that’s what your current book club are seeking