This post attracted lots of traffic from people searching for book group suggestions. One of the key reasons most people join a book club is to read something a bit different to what they would usually choose themselves. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. See more ideas about good books, books to read and my books. Mystery book club the sleuths sep 4 metropolis by philip kerr oct 2 once upon a river by diane setterfield. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Scroll may want alice to be less than human, an automaton figuring out how to sell experiences to people ready to become zombies, but egan makes sure to keep alices experience.
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. How to reserve a set to see which sets are currently available, click on the. This story is one that will stay with you, and one youll find yourself reflecting. Looking for something for your next book club meeting. Books and tea i love books big books feel good books reading books book suggestions book recommendations uplifting books novels to. Thanks to emma watson, book clubs are super cool again. For reading group month, these novels will spark great. Facebook to connect with book club books, join facebook today. So to help you lovereading has decided to lend a hand by, each month, selecting a number of books we feel are perfect and will give your group a rewarding discussion as well as a rewarding read. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Dont be caught without a suggestion when its your turn to host book club. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Youd be hard pressed to find a more perfect novella, nor one so strangely. Youll be dazzled by this novel and find yourself talking about what it means.
If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. The ultimate book club reads for 2020 penguin books. Get recommendations for the greatest books around straight to your inbox every week. We plan well in advance as many of us leave china during the summer and its an opportunity to. I hope you find many gems for your upcoming book club meetings. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. Find out what defined your past with the most popular book from the year you were born. I love to read so my reading tastes are pretty broad, but today im suggesting historical fiction always a great book club choice. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. My longtime book group had a very successful zoom meeting a couple of nights ago.
The list is also heavily weighted toward historical fiction because i spend most of my reading hours in this genre. Here are a dozen fiction and nonfiction recommendations for exactly this type of book books that are rewarding to read and discuss, that feel good without feeling mushy. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Picking different book genres is therefore a critical step in keeping your book club recommendations interesting and varied. Book club collection list book club collection list catalog book club collection list with descriptions book club sets are located at one of three libraries. We have a standard set of questions that we use for most of our book club discussions you can find them at questions for a book club youll quickly work out that you need a wide variety of books to keep the interest level high, stopping people from dropping out. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. See more ideas about book club, books to read, book club suggestions.
A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Check out all these discussion worthy book club books perfect for your next book club. Deep water by patricia highsmith melinda van allen is beautiful, headstrong and sexy. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. Keeping that in mind, here are some suggestions for book club books. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away.
Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and im sure that will lead to. Chesterbrook area wine and books 51 wine and book lovers non fiction book chats online. If it would be helpful, heres a list of books ive read that i can confidently recommend for my book club or yours most suggestions are made with women in mind. The bridgewater book club welcomes you to our site. Reading about another time and place another culture and in some cases a completely different thought process can fire up emotions and with that. The new york times, the trollingtrendpiece factory of record, took a deep look into the wild world of book clubs for men. Here you will find information about the upcoming meetings, be able to submit a book for consideration by the club, and view and search for books previously read by the club. 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.
But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. Blown up pages from a book or collage of book pages as backdrop for book club party or book exchange easy and inexpensive engineering print from staples blown up book pages for walls use famous books or shakespeare, various recognizable scenes engineer prints of your favorite pages. Want great book recommendations in your inbox every week. If youre struggling to make inspired choices, definitely dont stick with those ya books or motivational best sellers that everyone is reading. The tokyo ebisu book club 1,557 members better read than dead book group. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life.
Their love has soured, and melinda takes pleasure in flaunting her many affairs to her husband. 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. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Its a fine line to walk but we believe these do so effectively and will add a heartwarming touch to your book club gatherings. The book of the month club is an extremely popular book club with a vast selection of fiction, nonfiction and classics on topics such as biography, business and career, cooking. Bookbrowses readalikes and nancy pearls rule of four davina, bookbrowse editor said. Since there are so many great books worthy of discussion, many book clubs may find it difficult to pick the best books which can foster great discussion. Not at all the best friend and replacement mother lucy was hoping to find.
Almost two years ago, i shared my book groups reading list. Best book club books guaranteed to get people talking readers. Looking for suggestions for book club reads after the summer. Type in a keyword, phrase, or exact wording and you will be directed to the results. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. This book club recommendations list contains old and new books of various genres that i think have wide appeal and provide compelling discussion topics for your book club. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. Here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists.
Since the group has just formed and i dont have a good feel for eveyones likes and dislikes, im hoping to choose a title that has broad appeal. Safe book club ideas in the time of social distancing laura poe said. You can also click on view all books beneath the search box to run a more advanced search, and to scroll through all of the books in our database. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to. When one of the boys decides to share these books with the local tailors daughter, the results are not what he expected. I hope you find this list a useful resource in choosing your. Maybe youve already read the lovely bones, water for elephants, cutting for stone, the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. Whatever your book clubs reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thoughtprovoking teen novels, and more this list has a book that is sure to please.
Whether youre picking your book club suggestions as a group or looking for the best book club books to choose from for an individual choice, these 29 options will have you covered. Your groups and suggestions your groups only your events only start a new group start a new group log in help. Book clubs and their reading lists for 201920 cfuw. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. The best book club picks for 2020 for busy moms who struggle to find time to read. Vote in the book clubs five of the best for your chance to win one of three fabulous prize packs. If youre one of those folks, browse this list and also check out kathleens parkers new blog, marians library for reading recommendations for all ages. The book club collection provides twelve copies of a title to book clubs, other libraries and organizations. Of course, if you are in a book group, choosing what to read next can be a serious matter as not every book has subject matter that can really be dicussed.
All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, the light between oceans by. Non fiction books find something a bit different to read for your book club. Read it forward readers voted for the absolute best book club books, the. Men, you see, belong to book clubs too book clubs with extremely masculine names like the man book club and the international ultra manly book club. Nonfiction book club questions add these questions to your standard book club list. Dai sijie, a camp survivor himself, has written a poignant and.
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