If you want to go beyond the standard reading guide, a great place to find conversation starters is by searching for interviews with the book s author. A club member recommended the graphic novel maus, and it really opened our eyes and hearts to the horrors of the holocaust. If not, you can visit the publisher or authors website and find online reading guides. This list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. In you, me, and the sea, young merrow meets amir, a boy who takes away her. And ladies of the club is a tome filled with political rhetoric, religious bents and general life of one community, waynesboro, ohio. These great reads are perfect for sparking discussion, spirited debate, and lively.
Obrehts portrayal of a southeast europe corrupted by war yet inspired by legends and. Im carol, a retired teacher and an avid and ardent bibliophile. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Our lists of book club favorites curious about the hot new books. A young womans motherinlaw asks her to travel to greece to find her. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. These 29 titles are the best book club books ranging from nonfiction to chicklit. The reason for god would be good for a christian book club that wants to talk directly about issues in faith rather than getting at issues through stories.
This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. In mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right bookand it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel to. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Christian book club recommendations learn religions. Funny book club books we all live busy lives and for some of us, book club is the only time really have to unwind with a few friends and unwind. Best book club books guaranteed to get people talking readers.
My mustread book club picks for 2019 book club chat. Dubbed the marsh girl by the locals, she was abandoned by her family and. Jan 14, 2020 the reason for god is a nonfiction book that addresses the most common objections to christianity and presents a case for the rationality of christianity. Home book discussion groups libguides at american library. Sounds like life of pi, but in this tall tale form the seas, parts of the story are retold in his adult. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. Along the way you meet waynesboros citizens with the main protagonist being anne gordon. Apr 01, 2000 and ladies of the club is a tome filled with political rhetoric, religious bents and general life of one community, waynesboro, ohio. Keep the mood of the club in mind when selecting the book. Heres how to be the best book club member you know huffpost. The story centres around the book club founded in early summer 1868 and ultimately takes the reader to the year 1932. Regular book club meetings help you stay accountable, keep you social, and broaden your horizons, not to mention sharpen your wine and cheese pairing skills. Apr 06, 2016 book clubs should be a place where people are the most sympathetic if you havent found time to read. Laugh out loud with 7 funny books for a womens only book club.
Good books and good friends are two of the yummiest things in my life. In my experience unless youre in a book club with specialized tastes, a good book club book. To enroll books in the publishers book promotion program and reach thousands of avid readers globally. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. From gripping historical fiction to vivid memoirs, these great book club books are sure. Check out some of the most highly rated new titles.
Dec 20, 2019 lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Oct 09, 2017 among the many hundreds upon thousands of books that are published every year, it is difficult to select just a few that will make worthy additions to your book club lineup. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. Sep 05, 2016 many books have reading guides at the end of the book that are perfect to use for your book club. If youve been too busy to read, you deserve respite from the cold, cruel world, and a cookie.
Come and join us at our next meeting and bring someone new with you. Were talking book clubs, and the book club books worth discussing. In the shadow of the banyan is officially fiction, but ratner admits in the authors note that it is basically her storymaking it fiction just gave her freedom with some of the details. The life and times of charles manson by jeff guinn not a typical book to pick and some gruesome details, but there was a lot to discuss. I would add whered you go bernadette, like the other members suggested. These are novels that have inspired some of the most thoughtprovoking discussions in my own book clubs over the years, and these book club books are all available in paperback or at your local library. I tend to think all book club selections should be on the short side to accommodate a variety of reading schedules for book club members. The paris wife by paula mclain, the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime by mark haddon, an american marria. These fourteen books offer engaging and powerful stories and plenty to discuss. Mar 20, 2012 20 unexpected books for your reading group posted by eliza on march 20, 2012 reading for your book club and socializing with your group members is a lot of fun, but sometimes it can be tricky to find a book that no one has read yet and everyone will enjoy. A world war ii story of survival, resilien laura hillenbrand laura hillenbrand. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date.
In my experience unless youre in a book club with specialized tastes, a good. In fact, the story was so captivating that my book club would also meet at the breakfast table to reflect on the horrific fleshlumpeater or to discuss whether we might actually. The plot of the book has each member of the club presenting the book that means the most to them in their lives, so book clubs are sure to take note and find some more books to read. The story centres around the book club founded in early. If you are invited to join a book club, pretend you like everyone. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn, the help by kathryn stockett, the book thief by mar. A nationwide book club bringing readers together to discuss.
Among the many hundreds upon thousands of books that are published every year, it is difficult to select just a few that will make worthy additions to your book club lineup. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. Aug 08, 2019 book club central, or bcc, will bring a world of information to book lovers, book clubs, libraries, and anyone who wants to increase their enjoyment of reading. The 5 best book club books i read in 2018 off the shelf. An 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book. Updated 5142020 new books to watch for brand new releases previous lists. If your book club loves books by elin hilderbrand, theyll fall head over heels for this new novel by meg donohue. We have included a good mix of fiction and nonfiction and.
This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and. This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal and would provide compelling discussions for your book club. I participate in the long tweet book club, facebook live discussions, and one of my favorites, the monthly inperson meetups with the women ive met through the online newsletter girls. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. These are the books by female authors that every woman should read. Whether in person or online, theyre the perfect place to read great books with great book nerds, and dive. You may think your friends boyfriends sister spends too much time sharing pictures of her dog or. There are a lot of devastating moments that will make you take a step back and think and cry about lifeand your mother. Some of the studies have a unique study guide that must be. If you get to pick the book, here are some recommendations for engaging books that are likely to promote discussion.
It is a good idea to plan on finishing the book a little earlier than you might otherwise so that you have time to think about it and prepare before your book club meets. Updated 5142020 new books to watch for brand new releases previous lists of new books. All of these book studies can be done either in a small group setting or as an individual. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions.
Book club central, or bcc, will bring a world of information to book lovers, book clubs, libraries, and anyone who wants to increase their enjoyment of reading. A users guide to the chakra system llewellyns new age serieswheels of life. The good girl by mary kubica book club discussion questions. Some of the studies have a unique study guide that must be purchased separately. Another book that probably had the longest discussion from our group was manson.
Guernsey literary and potato peel pie society follow blog via email. The reason for god is a nonfiction book that addresses the most common objections to christianity and presents a case for the rationality of christianity. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Two girls become friends as children in the 1930s, when one is the housemaid and. Addressing spirits by carla foft would be a good choice for a book club. Rif readers told us these were their favorite books theyd read in book club, so next time you. Women s fiction novels have made their way into the hearts of book clubs all over the world, and 2019 promises a brand new host of pageturners that you and your fellow book clubbers will be. Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips.
The lynnhaven ladies book club meets 1st thursday of each month 10. Mar 25, 2015 in my book club we have read four of the books mentioned. Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more. Alice hoffmans most recent novel was one of the most magical, sad, and beautiful stories about love and survival that ive ever read. Jun 06, 2015 11 stellar book club picks for your next allwomens gathering. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. For a book to be a truly good book club pick, it has to have characters you love to dissect, an ending you can debate about. Feb 16, 2015 an 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. Best for book clubs best books to read for a great book club discussion. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemptionunbroken.
Jan 29, 2009 my book club my boys, ages five and seven would meet each night eager to discuss the hilarious effects of whizzpoppers or their distaste for snozzcumbers. Many books have reading guides at the end of the book that are perfect to use for your book club. Check out all these discussion worthy book club books perfect for your next book club. Its even better if youve selected a funny book club book for the month because you get to enjoy the discussion while having a good laugh while reading too weve all heard of book clubs that pick books that arent very fun to read or have even been. Book club central will be a repository of resources on book clubs from tools to start and maintain your club to recommendations on books, as well as fun ideas like food pairings for. Its by a new author, so it has some really different perspectives. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Book clubs should be a place where people are the most sympathetic if you havent found time to read. Set during the great depression, englishwoman alice wright marries a. Plus, you want to make sure its a book people will have strong feelings about so theres stuff to discuss. Jan 26, 2016 this list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations. Some wine, friends new and old, a cheese plater, and often times, a good book. I have been a part of one or more book clubs for over 20 years, and i have learned a few things about what makes a book club successful and how to get your book club talking.
Finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes. Reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad ones. Some of these are the best book club books from my own book clubs over the years and others are ones i wish my book club had read. This book tells the parallel stories of two afghan women. Check out all these discussion worthy book club books perfect for your next book. Suggest books that your group has read that led to a lively discussion, whether people loved or hated them.