How to choose great book club books books on the table. A focused bible reading with great resources to further ones study. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Oct 22, 2018 safari club sassy divas book club sistas with books sisters book club smarty pants soul sistas summer book club sweet potato queens terrific morrison the book chicks the book cover girls the bookbags the bookies the bookworms the good book club the ladys lair book club the lolas the nerd herds the reading cafe the red stiletto book club the. Oct 09, 2015 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. 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. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Jan 29, 2009 my book club has been meeting once a week for four years. Many book club members also come to the library for help choosing their next book club book. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book cluband theyre all available in paperback for easy access for your. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. Mar 25, 2015 in my book club we have read four of the books mentioned. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read.
As a librarian, i ran many a book club with teenagers who were eager to talk about ya books that fell all over the map. An 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. Freya mcclements talks to its founders and other book clubs about. Best book club picks on abebooks shop for books, art. The waterstones book club brings together the very best of new paperback releases. A good bookdiscussion book often stays in the readers mind long after the book is finished and the discussion is over. This list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations. Keep the mood of the club in mind when selecting the book. If youre looking for a fiction title for your book club that will provide plenty. The goldfinch book club discussion questions arlenes. We love to help, so please stop by the reference desk, call, or use the chat feature on our website to ask us for suggestions anytime. 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 to read within the. Like the criticism anne hears from one of the publishers in the book, i felt like this book had aspects that didnt fit.
A nationwide book club bringing readers together to discuss. Martins griffin with a fresh take on the concept of a fishbowl existence, little ian the goldfish takes a leap out of a highrise apartment building and gets a peek at the residents lives as he makes his way down. The life and times of charles manson by jeff guinn not a typical book to pick and some gruesome details, but there was a lot to discuss. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. 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 overstory by richard powers below are questions to help guide your discussions as you read the book over the next month. They read the same book, then gather to talk about the. 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. Mary burnham is dubray books book club coordinator.
Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more. 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. This is a generous helping of nostalgia for those with fond memories of the postwar golden boom years. Feb 16, 2015 an 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal.
Past book club titles have proved hugely popular with our customers, and we are certain our new choices will become future bestsellers. Good book discussion books present the authors view of an important truth and sometimes send a message to the reader. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. The worlds best books bookclub is the classics bookclub sponsored by. Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more i chose books that i thought would make enjoyable reading for both sexes and would spark lively, interesting. This is especially good if youre a lastminute book club reader like me. A book club gets me reading books i might not have chosen myself, a big plus, but a real life club takes time and so much real life chatter. Americas favorite travel writer will have you in splits as he recounts his irrepressible childhood in the american midwest of the 1950s. Recommended for book clubs by author, all with discussion guides. I got a kindle version from the library and am enjoying it.
Book questions and reading guidesdiscussion guides for book clubs more than 500 printable reading guides for exceptional books. There are a lot of devastating moments that will make you take a step back and think and cry about lifeand your mother. Please put your thoughts on the goldfinch book club questions in the comments area below. Carla foft discusses spirits rights on her website and it has started some lively discussions. These books can be read more than once, and each time the reader learns something new. Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more i chose books that i thought would make enjoyable reading for both sexes and would spark lively, interesting, sometimes heated discussion. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to meet due to covid19, but i i started a book club with my friends, where we meet monthly and discuss books. Instead of doing literature as a separate subject with the exception of studying shakespeare, our elementary kids have a twicemonthly book club that they love. Books for an elementarylevel book club my good friend and neighbordownthestreet hosts a twicemonthly book club for her two elementary students and my two. Reading gospel of luke and acts together is a must for our faith. Some of the best book club discussions happen when not everyone likes the book. Jan 26, 2016 this list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations.
Good books and good friends are two of the yummiest things in my life. If you love being healthy kelly palmer has some really great idea. Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. We love to help, so please stop by the reference desk, call, or use the chat feature on our website to ask us for suggestions. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Its by a new author, so it has some really different perspectives. As the world goes into lockdown, more reading groups are moving on to zoom. The perfect book club is made up of three key things. I would add whered you go bernadette, like the other members suggested. A good book discussion book often stays in the readers mind long after the book is finished and the discussion is over. Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips.
Home repair by liz rosenberg and open house by elizabeth berg were tops for my book club group. The struggles of the main character are also noteworthy as she struggles to survive and find her true north. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. The book of the month club is an extremely popular book club with a vast selection of fiction, nonfiction and classics on topics such as biography, business and career, cooking, history, health and fitness, humor, and much more.
Best book club books guaranteed to get people talking. Formulaic or predictable fluff airplane reads if you will might be entertaining, but are rarely thoughtprovoking or complex enough to promote good, healthy. 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. We realized we all like books that make us laugh and cry. 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 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. Discussion questions for the overstory pbs newshour. I dont know about the rest of you, but whenever im reading a good book. A list of book club books wouldnt be complete without a little nod to the woman who put the book club back en vogue, and, for better or for worse, got everyone talking about literature at one.
The good book club is a great way to get everyone in my congregation excited about reading scripture. Over wine, of course the girl on the train by paula hawkins. Dont worry about whether everyone will like the book. Sep 09, 2016 many book club members get their books from the library. Sounds like life of pi, but in this tall tale form the seas, parts of the story are retold in his adult. 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. Jan 15, 2012 please let me know the titles and authors of books you have used in your book clubs that meet these criteria. Aged 11, she lives with two sisters, her distant and eccentric father, and a couple of retainers in. I found this book well written with a good flow, although i have to admit it was somewhat predictable. My book club my boys, ages five and seven would meet each night eager to discuss the hilarious effects of whizzpoppers or their distaste for snozzcumbers.
There is also plenty of family drama, and it touches on the issue of mental illness. Book clubs will love this book because it has lots of discussion worthy topics. The goldfinch book club discussion questions arlenes book club. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. If youre looking for a fiction title for your book club that will provide plenty of material for discussion, here are 72 possibilities. Wed talk about paranormal romance reads and then the following meeting, wed dig into a deep, dark thriller. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction. When the body of jane neal, a middleaged artist, is found near a. Book club discussion guide still life by louise penny canadian pennys terrific first novel, which was the runnerup for the cwas debut dagger award in 2004, introduces armand gamache of the sorete du quebec. Here are 25 books we suggest as good book club choices. Bookclub groups goodreads meet your next favorite book. Addressing spirits by carla foft would be a good choice for a book club. These groups typically consist of female genders and meet up regularly to discuss each other thoughts from the books. And sometimes a member who came into the meeting with a negative opinion of the book goes home with a new appreciation for it.
So now that our book club is underway, what makes a good book club book. Its full of murder, mystery, lust, hate, love, trust, jealousy, power struggles, hope, forgiveness, and advice on life and death. Another book that probably had the longest discussion from our group was manson. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides.
Its short, so the club can finish it quickly and get down to discussing it faster. In her late 20s, she was set to start her dream job and enter into the next phase of her relationship with a man she adored. I discussed this at length in another post how to choose great book club books over a year ago, but on rereading that post i realize i didnt clearly state one of the most important criteria. Book clubs may have a specific theme or include miniature games during their meetups. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books.
Serve a wide range of interests with fiction, nonfiction, poetry, bestsellers, awardwinners. Aug 21, 2017 ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Good bookdiscussion books present the authors view of an important truth and sometimes send a message to the reader. Book clubs exist all across the nation and range in size from a handful to several dozens. In fact, the story was so captivating that my book club would also meet at the breakfast table to reflect on the horrific fleshlumpeater or to discuss whether we might actually. Alice hoffmans most recent novel was one of the most magical, sad, and beautiful stories about love and survival that ive ever read. With the help of an old sailing buddy living in maine, charlie plans to go awol permanently, buy a boat, and hit the high seas, where he will live out. Immediately engaging, historical, and filled with both hope and anguish. We meet once a month, so enormous 900page tomes are problematic, as are extremely difficult reads. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. Please let me know the titles and authors of books you have used in your book clubs that meet these criteria.
Did you enjoy the goldfinch and would you recommend this book to your friends. See more ideas about books, books to read and book club books. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books. The first two things are easy to accomplish just read anything by. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss.
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