From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. Imagine living in the tower of london, that popular tourist attraction, for eight years. Jan 14, 2020 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. Book bloggers are the engine powering book discovery and connecting books with readers. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Jan 29, 2009 a great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. Mar 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. Keep the mood of the club in mind when selecting the book. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. 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. Thats exactly what balthazar jones has been doing with his wife and his 120yearold pet tortoise, setting up home in the. As a member or leader of a book club, you are likely to be reading books on a wide variety of topics, both fiction and nonfiction.
Looking for an easy way to share information and develop employees at work. Penguin books have an online readers group which has lots of great content. So now that our book club is underway, what makes a good book club book. A quietly powerful book containing an inner core of steely strength. Its hard to strike a balance between questions that are openended and inclusive, but not so broad that certain members ahem. Dubbed the marsh girl by the locals, she was abandoned by her family and has been raised by nature itself. Our 23 hour meetings are primarily a social gathering with a mere 10 minute discussion about the book snuck somewhere in the middle. The best free and paid websites for authors to promote their books.
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. Black chaulk and one second after this is the first ive heard of this book sound like ones everyone might go for. Running a bookclub by dymphna flynn producer, bookclub and peter guttridge. Give each member a chance to partake by asking everyone to come up with potential books. It is more often called simply a book club, a term that is also used to describe a book sales club, which can cause confusion. May 06, 2019 some times my book club considers it challenging to find thoughtful, discussable books. Jun 16, 2015 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. 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. Hold a vote and let the group decide on your next title. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful themes or relevant issues. Best for book clubs best books to read for a great book club discussion. Many books have reading guides at the end of the book that are perfect to use for your book club.
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. Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. I got a kindle version from the library and am enjoying it. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 20 based on our 20 survey results. This will have readers asking questions about desire, control and how much. Books 12 big fiction reads every book club will love in 2019. 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. Jan 15, 2012 please let me know the titles and authors of books you have used in your book clubs that meet these criteria. For years, kya clark has survived alone in the marshes of the north carolina coast. Maybe youve already read the lovely bones, water for elephants, cutting for stone, the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society. Book club favourites huge discounts at the book people. Aug 21, 2017 ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. In my book club we have read four of the books mentioned. If youre looking for a fiction title for your book club that will provide plenty of material for discussion, here are 72 possibilities.
Every member should have the opportunity to voice their opinions. Book club books that will get the conversation and wine flowing. Combine the book reading with a regularly scheduled discussion meeting to double the impact of the book. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book cluband theyre all available in paperback for easy access for your. Some times my book club considers it challenging to find thoughtful, discussable books. An insightful analysis of todays new midlife crisis and why were so anxious. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. A book club gets me reading books i might not have chosen myself, a big plus, but a real life club takes time and so much real life chatter.
Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips. A great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. An forest ranger finds a purpose in her life as she searches for the lone survivor of a plane crash. We all love a good book club, that chance to meet up with friends, have a glass of. If you work in an office environment, books at work will help you pick a book from their shelf and host a weekly inoffice book. 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.
Diane keaton i love her, her and her new 1st date with andy garcia, dang he would make me weak in the knees with that voice, brilliant definitely with the book that their all reading in their book club. 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. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. A nationwide book club bringing readers together to discuss. When the gossip in the book is better than anything you and your friends could cook up, you know youve got a good one. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. 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. Best book club books guaranteed to get people talking. The struggles of the main character are also noteworthy as she struggles to survive and find her true north. 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. This months featured reading group recommendations books. Book clubs will love this book because it has lots of discussion worthy topics.
Jan 26, 2016 im not in a coed book club, but these sound great for any book club. Form an employee book club see success stories in which a group of employees voluntarily read the same book. Coming as highly recommended by me, it has also been chosen as a lovereading star book. Sep 05, 2016 when you choose a popular book club book, you can often find a wealth of book discussion questions already written for you. Apr 06, 2016 oh, the quest for the right book club questions. Im not in a coed book club, but these sound great for any book club. 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 is also plenty of family drama, and it touches on the issue of mental illness. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction. Excellent books that will encourage discussion in your book cluband theyre all available in paperback. End of 2019 the water dancer by tanehisi coates coates s debut novel mixes magical realism with historical fiction as it tells the story of hiram walker, who joins the underground railroad and then discovers he has a supernatural power called conduction that allows him to basically use water as a transporter. Suggest books that your group has read that led to a lively discussion, whether people loved or hated them. When you choose a popular book club book, you can often find a wealth of book discussion questions already written for you. 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.
Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh, sometimes humorous descriptions provoked deep discussions in our group. The ultimate book club reads for 2020 penguin books. Dec 14, 2017 my current book club group is much more casual, but perhaps too much so. Ask one employee to lead the discussion about the week. This is a book group for goodreads users in the uk, but members from other. For all of you in reading groups and need guidance to select your next group read look no further than our reading group category. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and. I decided to come up with a generic list of book club questions to compel us to dig deeper than did you like the book. He will give you the background on the author and the world in which the book was written, ask experts. Join us for the peanut blossom book clubs anniversary year for a fun way to get back into reading. Set in the heart of hitlers hideaway lair the wolfsschanze, this story focuses on rosa, one of ten women chosen to. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common.
Here are 25 books we suggest as good book club choices. Christian book club recommendations learn religions. Fantastic, this movie is so so funny i laughed so much, and the judge, hilarious. I would add whered you go bernadette, like the other members suggested. Please let me know the titles and authors of books you have used in your book clubs that meet these criteria. Every month, sam jordison will host an online reading group, featuring a book chosen by you. Book club discussion guide still life by louise penny canadian pennys terrific first novel, which was the runnerup for the cwas debut dagger award in 2004, introduces armand gamache of the sorete du quebec. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. 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. Addressing spirits by carla foft would be a good choice for a book club. Black chaulk and one second after this is the first ive heard of. 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. A book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read and express their opinions, likes, dislikes, etc.
Valley of the dolls was my clubs first book ever and was an ideal one to start with since its so easy to get into, not super long, and full of drama. 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. When deciding on a book, make sure it offers topics for discussion. General book club questions for study and discussion.
Its by a new author, so it has some really different perspectives. When the body of jane neal, a middleaged artist, is found near a. Mar 25, 2015 in my book club we have read four of the books mentioned. After 5 years, weve learned all the tricks to picking the perfect book club books for the best book club ever. Marriage is hard enough without having to compete with two other wives in fishers psychological thriller. If not, you can visit the publisher or authors website and find online reading guides.
A group looking for an emotionally satisfying read. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book cluband theyre all available in paperback for easy access for your members. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Books at work brings the book club directly into your workplace. 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.
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