Is it worth it to join a bookclub?

I love to read. I'm good about keeping up with magazines, newspapers and online articles but for some reason, it takes me longer than it should to get to and through books.

While I'm quick to spend the afternoon wandering the bookstore and loading up with plenty of fiction and non-fiction options, I don't always keep up with my purchasing; falling asleep before I've gotten through the first chapter.

So, I thought a book club could be my remedy. But while I'm optimistic about the possibilities of cruising through a couple books a month, I'm also realistic about it seeming more like a chore and less like a relaxing afternoon.

I've heard friends and family who belong to book clubs often rushing to get through hundreds of pages before meeting with friends or disappointed at being "forced" to finish a book they don't really like.

So, for all you members out there, what do you think? Is a book club worthy of your time or are you contemplating dropping out?