As this year comes to a close, lets take some time to reflect on some of the hottest books that came out in 2019. Its full of murder, mystery, lust, hate, love, trust, jealousy, power struggles, hope, forgiveness, and advice on life and death. In the past, weve done family reunion book clubs and if we did another one, this would be in my top three book club suggestions for sure. And if you need book club suggestions, this list is sure to fit the bill with options that everyone will love. Suggest books that your group has read that led to a lively discussion, whether people loved or hated them. Book club ideas that will totally impress your friends. 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. When breath becomes air by paul kalanithi this memoir published after the authors early death from lung cancer will basically rip your heart out, but also make you so glad to be alive.
Any of us who has read or heard about a good book brings it to a meeting and we discuss the possibilities during dessert. Theres a lot that we can learn from each other and opportunities like book clubs really enrich an employees experience at your. Book club books that will get the conversation and wine flowing. 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. My mustread book club picks for 2019 book club chat.
Successful groups select good books, have interesting discussions, and foster community. Obrehts portrayal of a southeast europe corrupted by war yet inspired by legends and fairy tales is both touching and deeply important. Put them all together and thats our idea of a good time, tbh. Get your bookloving friends together, and throw a book club party. It may, however, need a second readthrough once you are finished. 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. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. 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. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Sometimes the books theme or the era or setting in which the action takes place can help determine the menu. Book clubs can also be found on goodreads via the groups tab under. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Its good for those who practice religion and those who dont.
As joseph addison said, reading is to the mind what exercise is to the brain. These 29 titles are the best book club books ranging from nonfiction to chicklit. Rainer maria rilke i love the world of words, where life and literature connect. From the bestselling author of the good neighbor and.
Jun 06, 2015 11 stellar book club picks for your next allwomens gathering. But if youre short on good books to read, dont worry, weve got you covered. Since i am in several book clubs and need to come up with suggestions, i kind of keep a running list. Nothing puts fear into my heart like that annual signup sheet asking for my best book club suggestions. These reading suggestions are all sure to break up your daytoday routine by providing a mental rest. When the gossip in the book is better than anything you and your friends could cook up, you know youve got a good one. If the others on this list are as good as those two, 2019 will be a stellar year for the book club.
Book clubs not only keep me reading, but they also keep me honest. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. A book club can be a great way for your staff to push themselves to continue to learn. Book club suggestions 20172018 the seattle public library. I love a good book club, but mostly for terribly lazy reasons. Apr 10, 2017 ideas for how to do better book clubs in middle school april 10, 2017 april 10, 2017 pernille ripp in 2015, i wrote a post discussing how i was doing book clubs with my 7th graders and how their ideas had shaped our process to be more powerful. It wasnt that they didnt want to do book clubs, it was that they wanted to have meaningful conversations.
Two of the book clubs i am in are coed and it is good getting the different viewpoints though they dont always run on gender lines, i am happy to report. An engaging graphic novelchapter book hybrid with amazing illustrations. Kick off your family book club with kidfriendly classics and fun, contemporary reads. It must not only be entertaining, but should provide natural discussion topics. Childrens books textbooks textbook rentals best books of the month. Its short, so the club can finish it quickly and get down to discussing it faster. If your book club is looking for some new ideas on what to read next, check out our list below. Best books to read i love books my books best book club books great books best books to gift must read novels book suggestions book recommendations. Weve got our favorite book club books, plus snacks and treats to fit the theme.
Its a fine line to walk but we believe these do so effectively and will add a heartwarming touch to your book club gatherings. List of 125 clever book club names oct 22, 2018 aug 16, 20 by brandon gaille book clubs exist all across the nation and range in size from a handful to several dozens. For example, a mystery book club might name itself after sherlock holmes or. So we combed through our data to find goodreads members 40 most popular book club picks of 2019. The menu a little food and wine set the right tone for the evening. Book club books that will get the conversation and wine. The husbandandwife translating team were stunned by their sudden good luck according to the new york times, they had never heard of. So, you and your friends have come together to form a book club. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books.
The best new books of 2019 books coming out in 2019. Best books for book clubs 2018 popsugar entertainment. From the moment the book opened and, really, well into the second half, i had no idea what was going on. 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.
If you are starting a book club yourself, you may need some ideas for creating a fun group that people will come back to time after time. 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. Maybe youve already read the lovely bones, water for elephants, cutting for stone, the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas.
If it would be helpful, heres a list of books ive read that i can confidently recommend for my book club or yours most suggestions are made with women in mind. Denise j hughes reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad ones. Novels to read, books to read, my books, best book club books, great books, book club suggestions, the guernsey literary, historical fiction novels. 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. Ideas for how to do better book clubs in middle school.
Book clubs exist all across the nation and range in size from a handful to several dozens. Jun 24, 2018 best books for book clubs 2018 wow your book club with 1 of these 50 new book suggestions. Apr 02, 20 if your book club is in a rut, youre not alone. For example, a mystery book club might name itself after sherlock holmes or baker street.
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. Great books for middle school book clubs pernille ripp. She ratchets up the tension masterfully, and her writing is lively. I have already read two of the book selections for next year and they were two of my favorites from all of the books i read this year. As a member of not one but three ya book clubs, i consider myself an expert on what it takes for a book to cut it as a book club pick. List of 125 clever book club names book club names, kids. Its by a new author, so it has some really different perspectives. If you are starting a book club with your friends, then you need to find the perfect name for your club. When it comes to making the perfect book club selection, you cant go wrong by listening to your fellow readers. Apr 17, 2019 order online, come into the store, or call us at 970 9267323. 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.
Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. This list of book club recommendations for christian book clubs includes books from each of these categories. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. Oct 22, 2018 list of 125 clever book club names oct 22, 2018 aug 16, 20 by brandon gaille book clubs exist all across the nation and range in size from a handful to several dozens. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. 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. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. There are lots of book clubs out there now, and theres more than one way to run a successful one.
Carla foft discusses spirits rights on her website and it has started some lively discussions. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, the light between oceans by. Dec 25, 2015 book clubs not only keep me reading, but they also keep me honest. The huffington post selected the tigers wife for our now discontinued book club in 2011, and with good reason. Christian book clubs can choose to read nonfiction christian books, christian fiction or popular books that can be considered from a christian perspective. Apr 19, 2018 very early on in our book club experiences, students had many ideas for how to make them better. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year.
The list is also heavily weighted toward historical fiction because i spend most of my reading hours in this genre. 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. Dont be caught without a suggestion when its your turn to host book club. Shares are you having trouble picking a great name for your book club. In general, appetizers and smallbite foods are good choices for a book club. Eleanor and parks relationship is all the good things a first love should be, with the pair helping each other carve out a. Often, people choose book club names based on the types of books that they read. Natalia has returned to her roots in balkan country to lend a hand at an orphanage, and. Sometimes its tough to choose the right read for your book club. And if you need book club suggestions, this list is sure to fit the. Ah, how good it is to be among people who are reading. If it would be helpful, heres a list of books ive read that i can confidently recommend for my book club or yours most suggestions are made with women.
Addressing spirits by carla foft would be a good choice for a book club. This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal and would provide. Apr 10, 2015 32 perfect books to kick off your book club. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. Aug 29, 2014 kick off your family book club with kidfriendly classics and fun, contemporary reads. Ive got a couple fallback formulas you can use plus i keep a running list of great book club names from our bookmovement member clubs. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. Nov 11, 2017 shares are you having trouble picking a great name for your book club. Best for book clubs best books to read for a great book club discussion. Nov 01, 2018 i have already read two of the book selections for next year and they were two of my favorites from all of the books i read this year.
Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Book clubs, best of year from the early 20th century to our contemporary time, from california to georgia to washington d. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017 by. But it can be overwhelming to find great book club ideas. Looking for book club suggestions for your book group. At classy, several of our departments participate in quarterly book clubs in order to. 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. Jan 29, 2009 my book club has been meeting once a week for four years. Jan 14, 2017 the 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017 by. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful themes or relevant issues.
The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. For a book to be a truly good book club pick, it has to have characters you love to dissect, an ending you can debate about. For a book to be a truly good book club pick, it has to have characters you. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. See more ideas about books to read, good books and my books. 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. The very first thing in line would obviously be to find an apt and appealing name for your book club. Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read. 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. Employee development through reading start a book club. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less.
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