This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal and would provide compelling discussions for your book club. Issues, characters andor moral dilemmas worthy of group discussion. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book cluband theyre all available in paperback for easy access for your. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Combine the book reading with a regularly scheduled discussion meeting to double the impact of the book. 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. Apr 19, 2018 very early on in our book club experiences, students had many ideas for how to make them better. These great reads are perfect for sparking discussion, spirited debate, and lively conversation over wine, obviously. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Branch out with one of these mystery and suspense picks for your next book club meeting.
Apr 10, 2015 32 perfect books to kick off your book club guaranteed to give you the feels. Its by a new author, so it has some really different perspectives. At the end of each month, we use facebook to hold a discussion and poll to vote on what the next months book will be. Apr 16, 2018 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. With discussionworthy content, stimulating nonfiction and great reads from the last few years, you wont have to debate what new book club books to read next. Its good for those who practice religion and those who dont. The books on our list were screened with these criteria in mind. 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. 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. If you love being healthy kelly palmer has some really great idea. Of all the books weve read, this one caused the most intense discussions before, during, and even after our official meetings.
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. Its a fine line to walk but we believe these do so effectively and will add a heartwarming touch to your book club gatherings. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door. Read along with these online book clubs while self.
Best book club books guaranteed to get people talking readers. One of my favorite part of discussing books is finding out which parts of the book stuck out to other people, especially in terms of. Coatess debut novel mixes magical realism with historical fiction as it tells the story of hiram walker. Here are my top 20 favorite book club books for 2020. We have 7 tips to help you lead a great book club discussion everything from book discussion questions, prompts, games, handouts. Our ideas can help you lead a discussion, find helpful resources, and be a smart participant.
Mar 23, 2016 the book asks big questions about how women define their place in the world, without forcing solutions on the reader, which is perfect to kick off a book club discussion. Often, people choose book club names based on the types of books that they read. I would imagine a good book club discussion of it would probably venture into very personal territory though, so it might be better for book clubs with friends who know each other rather than strangers. If you are starting a book club with your friends, then you need to find the perfect name for your club. My book club read searching for pilar by patricia hunt holmes, published in april by river grove books. I would add whered you go bernadette, like the other members suggested. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read.
Mixedmembers rotate each month, with the member whose turn it is proposing 3 different titles. Pauls letter to the romans during the epiphany season. Selecting books voteall members make suggestions, followed by an open discussion, and vote. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. She comes highly recommended from the ladies in our group and this title looks adorable. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. Is your book club ready to try something different after another round of literary fiction. Have a good topic of discussion to start the conversation and make sure to have some more ready to introduce if the conversation flags, goes off topic, starts to repeat itself or gets uncomfortably contentious. And even if frankies struggles with the good ol boys at her elite prep school arent directly applicable for all readers, the idea of finding oneself transcends the. In many clubs, the one who hosts the meeting picks the book.
This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. If you are looking to avoid the awkwardness when the inevitable moment arrives, ive got you covered. Signe pikes main character, languoreth, is based on a reallife queen of strathclydea kingdom that once existed where currentday scotland is circa the dark agesher love affairs, and the fight for keeping the. Obrehts portrayal of a southeast europe corrupted by war yet inspired by legends and fairy tales is both touching and deeply important. Following a successful and wellreceived good book club during lent and easter, plans are being finalized for the next good book club journey the reading of st. A place where all goodreads members can work together to improve the goodreads book catalog. A book club is a great way to meet new friends and read good books. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. Updated 452020 new books to watch brand new releases previous lists of our new books to watch. When you choose a popular book club book, you can often find a wealth of book discussion questions already written for you. Sep 04, 2018 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 night in.
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. 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 night in. Book club for kids discussion questions, reading guide. Natalia has returned to her roots in balkan country to lend a hand at an. Facilitating discussion facilitating discussion find a book club start a book club be a book club member lead a book club structuring a meeting facilitate a discussion troubleshoot a bookclub find books further resources.
This sparked so much discussion of so many topics, including saramagos style of writing, government response to. Nonprofit, personal development, and business book club ideas 1. Rif readers told us these were their favorite books theyd read in book club, so next time you need a guaranteed good read for your own book clubone that will fuel lots of discussionpick one of these. Read it forward readers voted for the absolute best book club books, the reads that inspire tons of discussion and debate.
Nonlibrarians are welcome to join the group as well, to comment or request changes to book records. Apr 02, 20 if your book club is in a rut, youre not alone. Its not about trying to make sure everyone will like the book. From book themed activities to printable discussion questions to interviews with the authors, youll find plenty of inspiration for a. We try to provide as many as we can an in a timely manner on our discussion questions page, but most of the time discussion questions arent even available for books until it comes out in paperback. Whats more important for good book club books is discussabilityare there topics in.
Great books for middle school book clubs pernille ripp. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. 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. 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. Roger, a seemingly bland divorced middleaged guy, and bethany, a cynical goth girl in her early 20s, are. This stepbystep guide will help you start a book club that can last for years. Daphne never thought her mothers high school yearbook would come back to haunt her, but in good riddance, she learns the true power of the. Natalia has returned to her roots in balkan country to lend a hand at an orphanage, and. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Here are 14 book club ideas to encourage your team to continue to professionally and personally develop. The best books for book clubs read it forward readers told us these are the absolute best book club picksdiscussion and debate guaranteed. If you get to pick the book, here are some recommendations for engaging books that are likely to promote discussion. The 5 best book club books i read in 2018 off the shelf.
Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Popular book club books showing 150 of 82,824 all the light we cannot see hardcover by. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. Oct 20, 2015 book club discussion questions october 20, 2015 by sheila 7 comments while its always helpful if you can find reading guides for the precise title your book club is reading, sometimes theyre not available. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. Tired of reading the same titles as every other book club in town. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. Monthly book club, lost in a good book and women reading great books are just a few of the larger book groups on facebook. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Twitter is a little different from facebook and instagram. Dec 14, 2017 are you always struggling to come up with book club questions to help guide your group discussion. 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.
Mar 25, 2015 lastly, the book the circle by dave eggers was not well received in our book club, but there was a really good discussion about the book and technology and this book would come up in subsequent gatherings, which meant that it really did stick with many members. It wasnt that they didnt want to do book clubs, it was that they wanted to have meaningful conversations. The huffington post selected the tigers wife for our now discontinued book club in 2011, and with good reason. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Oct 01, 2019 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. 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. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. I havent read jenny colgan yet but i do have her the bookshop on the corner sitting in my toread folder on my kindle. Anthony doerr goodreads author shelved 5233 times as book club avg rating 4. In my book club we have read four of the books mentioned. How to host a virtual book club social distancing parties. Carla foft discusses spirits rights on her website and it has started some lively discussions. If the book youre discussing has one its certainly worth printing it out.
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 book asks big questions about how women define their place in the world, without forcing solutions on the reader, which is perfect to kick off a book club discussion. Sep 11, 2019 general book club questions for any kind of discussion. The good book club is an episcopal churchwide initiative. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Many books suitable for book clubs have discussion guides.
Another book that probably had the longest discussion from our group was manson. For example, a mystery book club might name itself after sherlock holmes or baker street. Whatever your book club s reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thoughtprovoking teen novels, and more this list has a book that is sure to please. Rotatemembers take turns, each choosing a book for a given month. 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. Sep 19, 2018 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.
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. Book club books that will get the conversation and wine. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. 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. Form an employee book club see success stories in which a group of employees voluntarily read the same book. I really enjoyed this book, and theres so much to talk about. For reading group month, these novels will spark great. Dec 20, 2019 lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Its short, so the club can finish it quickly and get down to discussing it faster. The heroine is kidnapped by sex traffickers in mexico and smuggled to houston to work in the glitzy mens clubs and then in a cantina bordello. 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. Jan 14, 2017 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 within the. The best mystery and suspense for your reading group bookpage.
If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Many books have reading guides at the end of the book that are perfect to use for your book club. Looking for an easy way to share information and develop employees at work. Addressing spirits by carla foft would be a good choice for a book club. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. Considering how my whole life sometimes feels like a book club, i wanted to share a few of the best books to spark discussion. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. Over wine, of course the girl on the train by paula hawkins. Browse the following list as a team and vote on a favorite to get started. If theres anything you shouldnt worry about, its a good book club book. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion. Reading group choices features a curated collection of the latest book recommendations for your reading group. Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back.