Join slates critics for monthly discussions of new and important books. If your book club loves books by elin hilderbrand, theyll fall head over heels for this new novel by meg donohue. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Dec 17, 2019 the beloved novel where the crawdads sing was this years top book club pick among goodreads members worldwide, while readers keep talking about both of margaret atwoods books about the dystopian regime of gilead. In an effort to maintain bookish connections over the next few weeks of social distancing, we will be hosting virtual book discussion groups. We have had several great discussions already in 2017. Our discussions dont close, so you can jump in at any time. If you missed them, you can catch up and still participate. Many books have reading guides at the end of the book that are perfect to use for your book club. In you, me, and the sea, young merrow meets amir, a boy who takes away her.
The name of the elite, womenonly coworking space stretches across the wall behind the checkin desk. Preorder titles at great prices from your favorite authors. Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more i chose books that i thought would make enjoyable reading for both sexes and would spark lively, interesting. Sounds like life of pi, but in this tall tale form the seas, parts of the story are retold in his adult.
These are novels that have inspired some of the most thoughtprovoking discussions in my own book clubs over the years, and these book. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. If youre packing for spring break, be sure to include a copy of this fun read and follow along with reeses book club. Tired of reading the same titles as every other book club in town. Christian book club recommendations learn religions. Black chaulk and one second after this is the first ive heard of this book sound like ones everyone might go for. Kathy generally selects contemporary fiction for the club.
Jan 14, 2020 christian book clubs can choose to read nonfiction christian books, christian fiction or popular books that can be considered from a christian perspective. Each month, we share top book picks from indie next and libraryreads, as well as the target book club title and pennies pick for costco. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips. 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. May 04, 2020 ahead, all 15 books on jenna bush hagers book club list. There is also plenty of family drama, and it touches on the issue of mental illness. Best book club books guaranteed to get people talking readers. If not, you can visit the publisher or authors website and find online reading guides. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. This list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations. Issues, characters andor moral dilemmas worthy of group discussion.
Even if your members are used to being part of group discussions and are good at listening to each other, it can still be a good idea to have somebody lead the meeting, in part to make sure that everyones voices get heard but also to come prepared with thoughts on what topics would be good to discuss, so if the conversation starts to run dry in one. Reese witherspoons book club list all 36 book picks. After winning a become the jetsetter contest, a 70yearold woman named charlotte vows to reignite her relationship with her three estranged children. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemptionunbroken.
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. These are very low key discussions, just to have a reason to connect with readers. With discussion worthy content, stimulating nonfiction and great reads from the last few years, you wont have to debate what new book club books to read next. Meetings are held monday and wednesday evenings at 6. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Book club for kids discussion questions, reading guide. March a fiction book published within the past year. 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.
Another book that probably had the longest discussion from our group was manson. From bookthemed activities to printable discussion questions to interviews with the authors, youll find plenty of inspiration for a great conversation. You can count on jenna bush hager to recommend a book that you wont be able to put down. For reading group month, these novels will spark great. Other popular selections prove as varied as the groups reading them and. 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. 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. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. 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. Book club for kids discussion questions, reading guide, and. Keep the mood of the club in mind when selecting the book. Mar 25, 2015 in my book club we have read four of the books mentioned. Read the book club selections and then listen in as our critics hold lively and sometimes heated debates about the works. If youre looking for a fiction title for your book club that will provide plenty.
If you want to get lost in discussion in your group. The 5 best book club books i read in 2018 off the shelf. The parnassus book club meets at parnassus books on the third week of each month except for december. The best mystery and suspense for your reading group.
In 2017, the actress launched her very own book club along with her media company, hello sunshine. Finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. Virtual book club discussions where the sidewalk ends. 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. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door.
Branch out with one of these mystery and suspense picks for your next book club meeting. Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. If you are looking to avoid the awkwardness when the inevitable moment arrives, ive got you covered. The heart of a great book club is great discussion books, but a great book isnt necessarily the same thing as a great book club book more on this later. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book.
Plus, you want to make sure its a book people will. Jenna bush hagers book club list all 15 book picks. 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. 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.
Here are my top 20 favorite book club books for 2020. 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. American dirt, dear edward, the nickel boys, the family upstairs, and the testaments. How to encourage a lively discussion at a book club meeting can be a challenge. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. There are some general book club discussion questions that should work on most books, especially popular selections and bestsellers. Is your book club ready to try something different after another round of literary fiction.
This list of book club recommendations for christian book clubs includes books from each of these categories. From pulitzer prizewinning novels to contemporary memoirs, these conversation starting books will. Welcome to brightlys book club for kids, where we encourage young readers to discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun. You want to pick a discussionworthy book club book.
We have included a good mix of fiction and nonfiction and. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. The lost night by andrea bartz was such a fantastic read check out my book club questions here. Feb 16, 2015 an 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. The following list includes ten triedandtrue book club picks. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. 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. A nationwide book club bringing readers together to discuss. Shop online for our annual print editions, which include book overviews, suggested discussion topics and discussion questions for all our annual books. We read the dinner a few months ago, and it might have been our best discussion yet our books club is only a year old.
These great reads are perfect for sparking discussion, spirited debate, and lively. If you head to the today shows website for more information about read with jenna, you can also find bush hagers interviews with authors, alongside thoughtprovoking questions to guide your book club discussions or solo reads. Stay in the loop with reading group choices, get notified about the release of our print editions, and receive handy materials from our publishing partners. The struggles of the main character are also noteworthy as she struggles to survive and find her true north. I would add whered you go bernadette, like the other members suggested. Keeping that in mind, here are some suggestions for book club books. The books on our list were screened with these criteria in mind. In my experience unless youre in a book club with specialized tastes, a good book club book.
Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. Here are 29 book club suggestions that i think most people will enjoy reading, ones that will spark interesting discussions, and ones that youll feel good about. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Browse bestsellers, new releases and the most talked about books. Selecting books that generate discussion means doing a little homework, and youre in luck, because i have done some of that research for you. But another celeb whose shown herself to have excellent taste is reese witherspoon. We already know that our very own o of o has one of the best book clubs, like, ever. This is a good book for those wanting to examine their. The best book club picks including fiction, nonfiction, memoir. These fourteen books offer engaging and powerful stories and plenty to discuss.
A world war ii story of survival, resilien laura hillenbrand laura hillenbrand. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Plus, you want to make sure its a book people will have strong feelings about so theres stuff to discuss. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. So whether youre in a book club now, want to be, or just really love reading and talking about books to anyone, i have suggestions on your next pick. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Regardless of what you pick, the best part about these books is that theyll spark discussion in a big way and aint that the whole point. And since her inaugural novel pickeleanor oliphant is. A users guide to the chakra system llewellyns new age serieswheels of life. Since her book club, read with jenna, launched in march 2019, bush hager has championed 15 reads to date, each ranging in author and genre, but sharing the same warmth.
Book clubs will love this book because it has lots of discussion worthy topics. Sep 05, 2016 many books have reading guides at the end of the book that are perfect to use for your book club. 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. The beloved novel where the crawdads sing was this years top book club pick among goodreads members worldwide, while readers keep talking about both of margaret atwoods books about the dystopian regime of gilead.
The best mystery and suspense for your reading group bookpage. Come up with eight to ten questions about the book. Dec 20, 2019 lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Jan 26, 2016 im not in a coed book club, but these sound great for any book club. 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. 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.