They make the new person take off all their clothes, stand in the middle of the circle and accurately quote parts of the book from memory. If you get the quote wrong, they throw angry ducks at you.

Or is that just my book club?? ;)

/s

You sit around and talk about the book. It's pretty chill. Sometimes certain people will monopolize the conversation, and sometimes there are heated debates, but usually it's just a bunch of people chatting. Even if you don't say much, it's fine. It's a pretty relaxed vibe.