That would be relevant if book clubs had anything to do with getting some sort of credit for being the "first" or being an "early adopter" of acclaimed authors. It's a
book club, not a validation contest.
"I mean, really... Cormac McCarthy?!?"
"I know, right? He's sooo last years' book club—heck I was in a book club (that Billy Bob Thorton was in, BTW) that was recommending McCarthy years and years ago."