Great books for book club discussions 2015

If you participate in a discussion group and would like to be part of our organization, email us here. Top ten tuesday is a book blogging prompt hosted by the broke and the bookish. Comparing her work to that of her sisters brought about quite a discussion in our group. Nov 17, 2015 here we present the cream of the crop for early 2016. Ten short books that will spark lively book club discussion. Best book club discussion ive had the pleasure of participating in. We invite you to visit booktalk where you can browse for your next great read, or tell your fellow readers about the book.

Aug 24, 2015 how to start a successful book club photo credit and tutorial for painting book covers. 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. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Great decisions is americas largest discussion program on world affairs. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. Type in a keyword, phrase, or exact wording and you will be directed to the results. Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh. 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. 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.

Dec 06, 2014 looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. 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. Please click on the learn more button to see more details on each group. Top ten book club picks for 2015 wrapped up in books.

Dec 11, 2015 ever wanted to start a teen book club at your library. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. Probably the best book group discussion i have had. Im thrilled that i did because it ended up being one of the best books i read in 2015. Ever wanted to start a teen book club at your library. Were an interactive site, so we also provide an outlet for you the reader, to do the same. Turns out a oneonone discussion with an author isnt the same as sparking an entire groups imagination, particularly when youre competing. A great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. Jan 29, 2009 a great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level.

The program model involves reading the great decisions briefing book, watching the dvd and meeting in a discussion group to. 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. Roger, a seemingly bland divorced middleaged guy, and bethany, a cynical goth girl in her early 20s, are. Updated 452020 new books to watch brand new releases. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. 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. Feb 16, 2015 book club books that are perfect for discussion, dissection, and some spirited debate. 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. 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. Jan 26, 2016 10 recommendations for lively coed book club discussions this list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations. Apr 02, 20 if your book club is in a rut, youre not alone. The comiccon graphic novel book clubs began 2020 with more great comics and discussions. 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.

The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. Looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. For all of you in reading groups and need guidance to select your next group read look no further than our reading group category. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Our library hasnt had a book club for youthteens in a very long time. This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr. 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. Here youll find a great selection of fiction and mysteries. I hope you find many gems for your upcoming book club meetings. Apr 10, 2015 32 perfect books to kick off your book club. Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more. Shes the little known bronte sister, compared to her far more famous siblings. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck.

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. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran essential resource to help guide your selections. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. My wife joined a book club this year, which has improved my reading no end. Check out our book club favorites, the most popular book club books being read around the country. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran.

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. 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. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy.

Jun 06, 2015 11 stellar book club picks for your next allwomens gathering. While i spent most of the year deep in books from 2015, some of my. 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. From historical fiction to speculative fiction, these books tell. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of 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.

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. Best books of 2015 what to read at book club 2015 marie claire. I discussed this at length in another post how to choose great book club books over a year ago, but on. The best part of reading in a group is getting to dissect the book with other smart people after youre done reading. I feel like its a book that can start a great conversation at a first book club meeting.

Not much happens in the beginning of the story, but i was so busy reveling in. 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. How to start a successful book club photo credit and tutorial for painting book covers. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. 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. The band wife raise your hand if youve ever joined a book club, dutifully read the book and showed. What was the impetus behind starting a teen book club at your library. There are 12 independent great books councils that support books groups in the united states and canada. Favorite books reading group choices book club recommendations. The san diego comic convention comiccon international is a california nonprofit public benefit corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general publics awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other public outreach activities. 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. Our 6 branches of the comiccon international graphic novel. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart.

Thoughtprovoking fiction titles for great book club discussions. Indepth book discussions have always been an integral part of our relationship and our familys holiday dinners. 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. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Here are our reading groups favorite young adult books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results.

Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh, sometimes humorous descriptions provoked deep discussions in our group. Check out what several of us at the hub have to say about ours. 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 list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Reading group choices book club recommendations featured books. The tenant of wildfell hall by anne bronte is a great one for book clubs. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. My book club read searching for pilar by patricia hunt holmes, published in april by river grove books. How to start a successful book club everyday reading. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. I dont participate every week, but i join in when i find the prompt interesting.