Whether in person or online, theyre the perfect place to read great books with great book nerds, and dive deep dive into stories that really make you think. We asked members of the buzzfeed community to recommend books to start a book club. 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. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Share 8 best book club books ive read so far this year. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. One of the great masterpieces of 20, the latest novel from jane austen book club author karen joy fowler is based on.
All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn, the help by. Find your next great read with npr books bestof 20 reading guide. Dec 08, 2015 nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal and would provide compelling discussions for your book club. Here are 14 book club ideas to encourage your team to continue to professionally and personally develop. We read only fun books that make our members rediscover their love of reading. The most popular book club books of the past decade bookbub.
A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. Gone girl by gillian flynn, the light between oceans by m. This list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations. Books no matter what the season, its always a good time for books. Book club books that will get the conversation and wine. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. And when it comes to picking what works for your book club, its not enough to pick just what you want to read, it has to appeal to the rest of your reading buddies as well. Jan 29, 2009 need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. Your mustread book club suggestions for 2018 book riot.
Check out the favorite books reading group choices. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. Every month, one of the highlights of my social life is attending my neighborhood book club. Go ahead and copy these awesome book club suggestions from the peanut blossom online book club.
Sure, we love the wine and the camaraderie, but the among the top pleasures of a good book club discussion is having a great book to rave about or ravage through lively debate. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas. Heres a complete list of every book recommended over the years, from an. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. Book clubs choose what to read based on a mix of factors. Its a fine line to walk but we believe these do so effectively and will add a heartwarming touch to your book club. The book club skillfully weaves the individual story threads into a warm, unified whole that will appeal to readers who enjoy multifaceted relationship novels with strong women protagonists. Should you ignore your 400page limit for the sake of discussing the goldfinch. This historical novel that oprah selected in 20 centers on an abolitionist. Discover book depositorys selection of the best books online for every book club. For that reason, at the end of each year, i try to narrow the hundreds of recommendations from my reading list down to just the very, very best. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. You can browse through an excerpt of each so as to decide which are right for your book club.
Whatever your book club s reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thoughtprovoking teen novels, and more this list has a book. Dec 20, 20 everyone knows that reading is important, and most of us wish we did more of it. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. How many times have you caught yourself saying just that. Check out our book club favorites, the most popular book club books being read around the country. Get great book recommendations delivered to your inbox. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back.
What are your recommended book club suggestions for 2018. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the supplier. Popular book club 20 books share book recommendations. 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. Library journal on the book club skyward is a soaring, passionate story of loneliness and pain and the simple ability of love to heal and transcend both. Just choose one of these top 20 book club books for 2020. Now, with her new partnership with apple, oprahs book club is experiencing a new chapter, which began with the selection of tanehisi coates the water dancer, and continued with olive, again. The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017 new york post. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. Check back next week for more fun reading suggestions. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads.
Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Jan 30, 2020 since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. Jun 20, 2018 are you a stupendous powerreader whos read all of these books already. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books.
Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. 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. Accessible from home with your wilmette or kenilworth library card. Bossypants by tina fey, the snow child by eowyn ivey, remember ben clayton by stephen harrigan, the submissi. These book recommendations originally appeared in womans world magazines book club section. These compelling books will have you reading and discussing. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. These contemporary stories are a fantastic place to start. Whether theyre wielding political power, magic, swords, k. Plus, get a free ebook when you join our mailing list. Apr 02, 20 10 books to wake up your book club showing slide 1 of 10 if your book club is in a rut, youre not alone. And when it comes to picking what works for your book club, its not enough to pick just what you want.
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. Its a fine line to walk but we believe these do so effectively and will add a heartwarming touch to your book club gatherings. Whether your group is in the mood for a palette cleanser from heavier reading or youre just on the lookout for funny book club books for 2019, weve compiled a list of books that will do just the trick. Or, get perfectlymadeforyou recommendations with our book subscription service. Since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door. Dont be caught without a suggestion when its your turn to host book club. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves.
Oprahs book club has highlighted the best books to read since 1996. Find your next great read with npr books bestof20 reading guide. Stedman, the round house by louise erdrich, the night circu. Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. 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. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. 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. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. Love fantasy, but cant convince your book club to read anything from the genre. Browse the following list as a team and vote on a favorite to get started. Picking your book club books for the year can be a daunting decision. Now, with her new partnership with apple, oprahs book club. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic. All have recently published in paperback, or will publish in paperback before the year end and all are also available as ebooks.
Here are our readers favorite book club books of 20 based on our 20 survey results. Grab some friends, choose a book, and get started on your book club today. Favorite books reading group choices book club recommendations. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. Heres a complete list of every book recommended over the years, from an american marriage to wild. Dec 05, 2012 and when it comes to picking what works for your book club, its not enough to pick just what you want to read, it has to appeal to the rest of your reading buddies as well. We write about products we think our readers will like. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. 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. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends.
Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more i chose books. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. I have great fantasy novels you can use to get your friends reading tales of swords and sorcery, magic and. Nonprofit, personal development, and business book club. Reading group choices features a curated collection of the latest book recommendations. You will all sob at the end of this one, but in a good way. We make this task of winnowing just the right picks easy for you. 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. 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. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read.
If you have to be selective with your time or money, these are the ones i promise are worth. Some times my book club considers it challenging to find thoughtful, discussable books. Think about tackling some books from the read harder challenge or dig into some translated works of genius. 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. A slant of light by jeffrey lent, far as the eye can see by robert bausch, as death draws near by anna lee huber. When the weather is cool its time to make a cup of hot cocoa and snuggle up in a blanket with a good book.
This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr book critic alan cheuse produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey designed by annette elizabeth allen, david eads, becky lettenberger and wes lindamood published dec. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. Use novelist plus to find book recommendations, series information, and readalikes. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck.