The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017 by. Best books for book clubs 2018 popsugar entertainment. Tired of reading the same titles as every other book club in town. So much better than reading a book alone, then wishing someone else you knew had read it so you could unpack it. We meet once a year to select books for the entire year which is a little different from how other clubs choose their books. 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. This months moms book nook selection is by swedish author, fredrik backman. Like this year, well be discussing each months book in our closed facebook group. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common.
Book club books that will get the conversation and wine. Maybe youve already read the lovely bones, water for elephants, cutting for stone, the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society. And if you need book club suggestions, this list is sure to fit the bill with options that everyone will love. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. 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. Oct 5, 2019 best recommendations for book clubs new book releases interesting books. Reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad ones.
Start here with 25 of the best nonfiction suggestions for your book club. Its only november, but its time to look ahead to next years book club. Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips. I love a good book club, but mostly for terribly lazy reasons. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. Ive read more realistic books, and funnier books, and wiser ones but i must say, this is a marvelous blend of those flavors. Youre welcome to join us for one month or all twelve. The husbandandwife translating team were stunned by their sudden good luck according to the new york times, they had never heard of. Obrehts portrayal of a southeast europe corrupted by war yet inspired by legends and fairy tales is both touching and deeply important. These awesome stories are full of mystery, romance, and thrills, and youll love chatting about them.
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. As joseph addison said, reading is to the mind what exercise is to the brain. Maybe youve thought of suggesting a nonfiction book, but that seems risky. The huffington post selected the tigers wife for our now discontinued book club in 2011, and with good reason. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas. Book club 2017 shelf share book recommendations with. Ya, historical fiction, romance, mystery, and good old fashioned page turning beach reads. Whats more important for good book club books is discussabilityare there topics in the book that will ignite great conversation.
Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read. If your club is looking for a book that will shock and destroy youand i mean that in the best way, as only a good book canpick up three women. See more ideas about books, book club books and good books. I started a book club in 2010, and since then, weve read dozens of books, classic and. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. Looking for more ideas on how to pick your next book club book. These nonfiction book choices offer a variety of interesting selections to choose from and will stimulate good conversation about your faith. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Branch out with one of these mystery and suspense picks for your next book club meeting. Here you can see what my reallife book club is reading, or has read. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in.
There are few things in life as intense as picking the next book for your book club. Booksamillion book club picks for january 2017 booksa. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. Best books for book clubs 2018 wow your book club with 1 of these 50 new book suggestions. This list of book club recommendations for christian book clubs includes books from each of these categories. Book clubs not only keep me reading, but they also keep me honest. Booksamillions january book club picks include hidden bodies, hidden lives, murder, and human relationships. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. Its time to start planning your book club lineup for 2017. 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. At classy, several of our departments participate in quarterly book clubs in order to. These fourteen books offer engaging and powerful stories and plenty to discuss. We have included a good mix of fiction and nonfiction and tossed in a mystery and a thriller while were at it. A book club can be a great way for your staff to push themselves to continue to learn.
But if youre short on good books to read, dont worry, weve got you covered. 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. So good, youll almost forget about the wine and gossip. 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. Book club reading recommendations the american writers. Is your book club ready to try something different after another round of literary fiction. Books take us to places weve never been, they teach us about our world, and they help us to understand human experience. But the usual blanket categories and genres can be a bit too broad, and often, weve found that we get the best recommendations when we choose books based on our mood or our interests. Check out this list finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes. For this reason sometimes books will end up on my endoftheyear list more than once. Book club members and voracious readers alike will find something to pique their interest. Christian book clubs can choose to read nonfiction christian books, christian fiction or popular books that can be considered from a christian perspective. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers.
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 club one that will fuel lots of discussionpick one of these. Choose one of these books for your group or join our online book club right here. If youve already read fredrik backmans bestseller, here are 8 more uplifting tales of curmudgeons, misfits and the misunderstood to celebrate with your book club this holiday season. I think book clubs are a great way to engage with a group of fellow booklovers, and. Guernsey literary and potato peel pie society i read because books are a form of transportation, of teaching, and of connection. This year i didnt ask the gals in my clubs, soth and rhs, for feedback, therefore this list is all mine. It may, however, need a second readthrough once you are finished. 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. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. A man called ove by fredrik backman, hillbilly elegy.
Natalia has returned to her roots in balkan country to lend a hand at an orphanage, and. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. 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 having forced other people to read. Home book club reading recommendations check out the lists below for your next reading inspiration. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. Share 8 best book club books ive read so far this year. Books 17 reads for book clubs looking for a challenge is part of book club books including new releases from kristin hannah, lisa genova, isabel allende, and.
Its good for those who practice religion and those who dont. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn, the help by kathryn stockett, the book thief by mar. These reading suggestions are all sure to break up your daytoday routine by providing a mental rest. If youre looking for the next great book club book for your group, look no farther than this amazing list of our 2018 books. But it can be overwhelming to find great book club ideas. If youve never read any moore, and youre looking for a book that will make you both laugh and think, i highly recommend lamb. The best mystery and suspense for your reading group. When were looking for good books to read, we browse bestseller lists, click around goodreads and instagram, and ask friends for their recommendations.
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