Book of the month club began in 1926 as a way to generate interest in recent publications. Despite the fact that the past permeates most of the book, its subject matter is just as relevant today. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. An exquisitely written tale that quickly became one of 2018s bestselling books, where the crawdads sing is one of the best book club books to read in 2020. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. I started a book club in 2010, and since then, weve read dozens of books, classic and contemporary, short. Book club members and voracious readers alike will find something to pique their interest. So to have your conversation started at your book club, we recommend you to check these book club novels of. Not long ago, before social media was what it is now, we were big on books and reading. Among the many hundreds upon thousands of books that are published every year, it is difficult to select just a few that will make worthy additions to your book club lineup. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner.
The 5 best book club books i read in 2018 off the shelf. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. It has one of the best opening lines in the history of fiction. Should you ignore your 400page limit for the sake of discussing the goldfinch. After 90 years, the club launched its online presence in 2016, maintaining its reputation as one of the oldest and largest book clubs to join the book of the month club website is userfriendly with endorsement quotes from famous authors such as ernest hemingway. When shes not watching melodramatic television or reading magical realism, shes reading memoir, watching the great british bake off. 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. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. But with the abundance of book clubs online and offline, it may be difficult to choose which book club would suit you best. With expert recommendations made by people with a passion for books and some unique features we will help you find great books to read that will keep you inspired and entertained. In mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right book and it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel to gather this list of 40 book club favorites, i polled you on the mmd facebook page, asked you on twitter, and combed through your suggestions here.
Best books for book clubs 2018 wow your book club with 1 of these 50 new book suggestions. Top 177 books published in 2019 that people have added on goodreads. The help kathryn stockett as featured in 10 of the most exciting page turner books youll ever read. In the year 2016, there were many books which touched our hearts either by striking the emotional chords or by making us ponder over the social issues such as justice, class, and race. Check back regularly as new lists will be added and existing lists updated. Here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of. Considering how my whole life sometimes feels like a book club, i wanted to share a few of the best books to spark discussion. We all love a good book club, that chance to meet up with friends, have a. 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. Whether the people in your book club love or hate these books, there will certainly be a lively discussion.
Popular book club books showing 150 of 83,164 all the light we cannot see hardcover by. Book club books 10 best books to read with a book club. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. These fourteen books offer engaging and powerful stories and plenty to discuss. Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas. We have included a good mix of fiction and nonfiction and. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Nic stones gripping debut is a conversationstarter if weve ever found one. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. Oprahs book club has highlighted the best books to read since 1996.
Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. Book club books 10 best books to read with a book club 1. These are novels that have inspired some of the most thoughtprovoking. Suggest books that your group has read that led to a lively discussion, whether people loved or hated them. I originally arranged the top 10 books for your book club in summer 2020 in order of pub dates.
For reading group month, these novels will spark great conversationincluding the world that we knew by alice hoffman, three. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn, the help by kathryn stockett, the book thief by mar. Lisa wingate goodreads author shelved 26 times as 2018 bookclub avg rating 4. The huntress kate quinn william morrow paperbacks what its about. Book club reading recommendations the american writers. Best books for book clubs 2018 popsugar entertainment. 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.
Kate atkinson and david nicholls are two of the uks most successful authors and they both released highly anticipated books this summer big sky by atkinson, which continues the story of. Delia owens goodreads author shelved 104 times as book club 2019 avg rating 4. However, in these challenging times, many pub dates keep changing to later dates so ill keep a watch on that and will update this list when needed. Anthony doerr goodreads author shelved 5247 times as book club avg rating 4. Heres a complete list of every book recommended over the years, from an american marriage to wild. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. Are you sure you want to delete your score and checked items on this list. Popular book club 2019 books showing 150 of 2,003 where the crawdads sing ebook by. Popular 2018 book club books showing 150 of 948 before we were yours hardcover by.
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. 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. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next 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. A popular choice for book clubs everywhere, wards third novel tackles heavyhitting issues like racism, poverty, and criminal justice, while telling the tragic story of the mississippi motherson duo leonie and jojo. Check out the lists below for your next reading inspiration. From the early 20th century to our contemporary time, from california to georgia to washington d. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. You can click on the amazon or indiebound links, and start reading right away. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Best for book clubs best books to read for a great book club discussion. The following list includes ten triedandtrue book club picks.
Put them all together and thats our idea of a good time, tbh. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. 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. Lovereadings 10 most popular books from the last 7 days. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
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