She says that after she read a copy of the book franzen had sent her with a note. 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. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn. Reese witherspoon has optioned the book for film, which im now quite nervous about. For your reading pleasure, here are 11 nonfiction books by women you need to read with your book club because you can never have too many. The hybrid memoir that is actually a manifesto, a diary, a collection of essays or even a long list of life tips. 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. 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. From historical fiction to speculative fiction, these books tell stories of ordinary and extraordinary lives that explore the worlds of art, war and so much more. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. Here youll find a great selection of fiction and mysteries.
And dont forget to check out the book discussion groups section of our website for information about participating in a. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. When choosing a book for a book club there are a lot of factors to consider. Home book club reading recommendations maureens book club picks. 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. Im thrilled that i did because it ended up being one of the best books i read in 2015. Check out our book club favorites, the most popular book club books being read around the country. 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. Fingers crossed will you be adding any of my book club recommendations for 2018 to your reading list. This month, after our brief foray into byo books, the lit book club resumed our normal reading schedule with in the shadow of the banyan by. Were an interactive site, so we also provide an outlet for you the reader, to do the same. Jennifer egans a visit from the goon squad isnt just one of the biggest books of 2010. Looking for something for your next book club meeting. I was overwhelmed by the tremendous response, although i guess i shouldnt have been, as most of my friends and relatives share my enthusiasm for reading.
There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran essential resource to help guide your selections. Maureens book club picks the american writers museum. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. Maybe youve thought of suggesting a nonfiction book, but that seems risky. One thing orchad there was something for every age group this year. Book club reading recommendations the american writers.
Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. The pitfalls to book club success are many too much wine, too little commitment, internal dissension over reading materials, and so on. This month, after our brief foray into byo books, the lit book club resumed our normal reading schedule with in the shadow of the banyan by vaddey ratner. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year.
Youre welcome to join us for one month or all twelve. Non fiction books find something a bit different to read for your book club. Book club recommendations last month i asked my facebook friends for recommendations for my book club, which is meeting next week to select the books well read this year. Natalia has returned to her roots in balkan country to lend a hand at an orphanage, and.
In 2010, oprah chose another of franzens books, freedom, for her book club. Genre, setting, topic, theme, and discussion questions, just to name a few. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. Picking different book genres is therefore a critical step in keeping your book club recommendations interesting and varied. Have your book club picks been going a little stale. Its a fine line to walk but we believe these do so effectively and will add a heartwarming touch to your book club gatherings. There are few things in life as intense as picking the next book for your book club.
Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Maureen smith has led groups for over ten years in the chicago area and completed her graduate work at ohio state university focusing on the tensions between the spoken and written word in africanamerican womens fiction. This ones proving to be popular not only due to the popularity of the author, but also because its a story about women in a book club. Like this year, well be discussing each months book in our closed facebook group. After 5 years, weve learned all the tricks to picking the perfect book club books for the best book club ever. Either way, the prospect of picking the book of the month can be. Its finally fall, and for us that means back to book club.
Put them all together and thats our idea of a good time, tbh. 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. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Wading through recommendations from friends and family alike is not for the faint of heart so weve culled a select dozen novels that we suggest should be at the top of your to consider pile. Your mustread book club suggestions for 2018 book riot. Oprahs book club has highlighted the best books to read since 1996. Kristin hannahs the nightingale spent over four months on. We invite you to visit booktalk where you can browse for your next great read, or tell your fellow readers about the book you are reading. Whether you are a current book club member or are looking to start a book club of your own, this is the place to go for great book recommendations your club is sure to enjoy. Join us for the peanut blossom book clubs anniversary year for a fun way to get back into reading. Nonprofit, personal development, and business book club ideas 1. Heres how to be the best book club member you know huffpost. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months.
Check out the favorite books reading group choices. In 2010, winfrey announced that two of dickens most beloved classics. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. Looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. Picking your book club books for the year can be a daunting decision. There are tons of benefits to reading nonfiction in. Keeping that in mind, here are some suggestions for book club books. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. For this list, were picking some the best book club books of the. The huffington post selected the tigers wife for our now discontinued book club in 2011, and with good reason. We read only fun books that make our members rediscover their love of reading. Do you have any book club recommendations that youve read or want to read. Its only november, but its time to look ahead to next years book club.
Disclosure i earn a small commission for any products purchased through the links above at no extra cost to. And we know how challenging it can be to find a book that is both entertaining as well as interesting and provocative enough to spark a good, engaging discussion while, perhaps, you nosh on cheese and sip wine. Book club members and voracious readers alike will find something to pique their interest. Browse the following list as a team and vote on a favorite to get started. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires. All of these books were published in 2018, and i made sure to include a variety of genres to entertain even the finickiest book club reader. Here are 14 book club ideas to encourage your team to continue to professionally and personally develop. Unlike little fires everywhere, i cant imagine how the story could be translated onto screen, and hope its not a complete disaster like one day. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. Plus, check out our comprehensive guide for how to start a book club.
Check out our favorite books from 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009. You can click on the amazon or indiebound links, and start reading right away. This book is unique, funny, sad, and will spark great discussions in a group thats bored of the typical fare. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. Want great book recommendations in your inbox every week.
Obrehts portrayal of a southeast europe corrupted by war yet inspired by legends and fairy tales is both touching and deeply important. Not much happens in the beginning of the story, but i was so busy reveling in. See more ideas about books to read, good books and book club recommendations. You cant fix an irretrievably flawed club, of course, but you can make sure that you are the best possible member you can be, doing your own small part to sustain the health of your little literary community. Were here to help you pick a nonfiction book that your book club will love.
This wrought love story, chosen in 2015, what happens when a woman needs. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. Check out the lists below for your next reading inspiration. 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 gather this list of 40 book club favorites, i polled you on the mmd facebook page, asked you on twitter, and combed through your suggestions here. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, the light between oceans by. Here are our reading groups favorite young adult books of 2015 based on our. Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read. The list is also heavily weighted toward historical fiction because i spend most of my reading hours in this genre. Go ahead and copy these awesome book club suggestions from the peanut blossom online book club. 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. This inside story starts in 2010, and the early chapters will prompt. Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads.