Nov 01, 2016 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. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh. I dont participate every week, but i join in when i find the prompt interesting. From historical fiction to speculative fiction, these books tell stories of ordinary and extraordinary lives that explore the worlds of art, war and so much more. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Feb 16, 2015 book club books that are perfect for discussion, dissection, and some spirited debate. We invite you to visit booktalk where you can browse for your next great read, or tell your fellow readers about the book. Thoughtprovoking fiction titles for great book club discussions. Turns out a oneonone discussion with an author isnt the same as sparking an entire groups imagination, particularly when youre competing. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and im sure that will lead to great conversations. Becoming a member of the lovereading community is free. Oct 09, 2015 72 great novels for book clubs october 9, 2015 by sheila comments 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. Ten short books that will spark lively book club discussion.
My book club read searching for pilar by patricia hunt holmes, published in april by river grove books. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. How to start a successful book club everyday reading. Its finally fall, and for us that means back to book club. The best part of reading in a group is getting to dissect the book with other smart people after youre done reading. My wife joined a book club this year, which has improved my reading no end.
There are 12 independent great books councils that support books groups in the united states and canada. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran. Ever wanted to start a teen book club at your library. Check out what several of us at the hub have to say about ours. Favorite books reading group choices book club recommendations. The band wife raise your hand if youve ever joined a book club, dutifully read the book and showed up to find that 75% of the people hadnt actually read any of the book, there was an obligatory 5 minutes of book discussion and then everyone sat. Check out our book club favorites, the most popular book club books being read around the country. 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. The heroine is kidnapped by sex traffickers in mexico and smuggled to houston to work in the glitzy mens clubs and then in a cantina bordello. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh, sometimes humorous descriptions provoked deep discussions in our group.
Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr. Type in a keyword, phrase, or exact wording and you will be directed to the results. You can also click on view all books beneath the search box to run a more advanced search, and to scroll through all of the books in our database. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. Great book club picks for fallwinter 2015 at bookexpo america bea, we had a chance to meet some of our readers at the speed dating session that we ran on friday, may 31st. Our library hasnt had a book club for youthteens in a very long time. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book. We know that many of you were not able to join us this year in new york, so we want to give you the opportunity to see all of the amazing titles that were presented at the. Best book club discussion ive had the pleasure of participating in. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. I discussed this at length in another post how to choose great book club books over a year ago, but on. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss.
Roger, a seemingly bland divorced middleaged guy, and bethany, a cynical goth girl in her early 20s, are. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. 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. 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. Looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. Dec 06, 2014 looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. Great book club picks for fallwinter 2015 special feature at bookexpo america bea, we had a chance to meet some of our readers at the speed dating session that we ran on friday, may 31st. Please click on the learn more button to see more details on each group. For all of you in reading groups and need guidance to select your next group read look no further than our reading group category. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. Best books of 2015 what to read at book club 2015 marie claire. Here are our reading groups favorite young adult books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results.
All eight book club titles have been carefully selected by our expert booksellers to create a list that comprises the most exceptional, enjoyable new reads. Here youll find a great selection of fiction and mysteries. Updated 452020 new books to watch brand new releases. The band wife raise your hand if youve ever joined a book club, dutifully read the book and showed. In mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right bookand it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel to. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn. Aug 24, 2015 how to start a successful book club photo credit and tutorial for painting book covers. I feel like its a book that can start a great conversation at a first book club meeting. A great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. Probably the best book group discussion i have had.
But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. Shes the little known bronte sister, compared to her far more famous siblings. 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. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran essential resource to help guide your selections. Read it forward readers told us theyre stories that have some real meat to itones that deal with issues ripe for discussion and that can be interpreted in multiple. Reading group choices book club recommendations featured books. Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more. Were an interactive site, so we also provide an outlet for you the reader, to do the same. The tenant of wildfell hall by anne bronte is a great one for book clubs.
Jan 29, 2009 a great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. How to start a successful book club photo credit and tutorial for painting book covers. If you participate in a discussion group and would like to be part of our organization, email us here. Comparing her work to that of her sisters brought about quite a discussion in our group. Online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, thursday, february 16, 2017 the nightingale discussion guide. From historical fiction to speculative fiction, these books tell. Dec 11, 2015 ever wanted to start a teen book club at your library.
Mar 25, 2015 in mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right bookand it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel. Indepth book discussions have always been an integral part of our relationship and our familys holiday dinners. Im thrilled that i did because it ended up being one of the best books i read in 2015. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. While i spent most of the year deep in books from 2015, some of my. Jun 06, 2015 11 stellar book club picks for your next allwomens gathering. The program model involves reading the great decisions briefing book, watching the dvd and meeting in a discussion group to.
Guardian writers and readers look back at the end of a wonderful literary year, we reflect on the books weve enjoyed most in 2015, new or not. Apr 10, 2015 32 perfect books to kick off your book club. What was the impetus behind starting a teen book club at your library. We invite you to visit booktalk where you can browse for your next great read, or tell your fellow readers about the book you are reading. Apr 02, 20 if your book club is in a rut, youre not alone. 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.
Read it forward readers told us theyre stories that have some real meat to itones that deal with issues ripe for discussion and that can be interpreted in multiple ways. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. Top ten book club picks for 2015 wrapped up in books. Nov 17, 2015 here we present the cream of the crop for early 2016. Past book club titles have proved hugely popular with our customers, and we are certain our new choices will become future bestsellers and be the bestloved and most discussed books of 2016. Our 6 branches of the comiccon international graphic novel. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. The comiccon graphic novel book clubs began 2020 with more great comics and discussions. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. I hope you find many gems for your upcoming book club meetings.
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