I feel that there arent very many books out there right now that deal with this subject matter. Favorite books reading group choices book club recommendations. The 20 best book club suggestions to get your book club talking. Type in a keyword, phrase, or exact wording and you will be directed to the results. Thanks to emma watson, book clubs are super cool again. Top ten book club picks for 2015 wrapped up in books. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations. So im sharing with you the 20 best book club suggestions to get your book club talking. Nprs book concierge our guide to 2015 s great reads. Because no one will ever read this book upon my suggestion. Nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. Check out our favorite books from 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009.
Im thrilled youll be reading along, i love hearing input from people on our instagram account. Five years after findings broke the mould of nature writing, kathleen jamie subtly shifts our focus on landscape and the living world, daring us to look again at the natural, the remote and the humanmade. 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. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the. We think a perfect starting place for our book club on race recommend reading is freedom in the family. 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. For my 30th year i turn 30 on the very last day 2016, ive decided to reread all of my most lifechanging books. The most popular book club books of the past decade bookbub. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. Nov 17, 2016 its only november, but its time to look ahead to next years book club.
Jan 14, 2017 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. My wife joined a book club this year, which has improved my reading no. Thanks for letting me know about our october book not showing on the list shannon, it must have gotten deleted somehow but ive fixed it. Produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning. But i do recommend them based on a number of reasons. Since the group has just formed and i dont have a good feel for eveyones likes and dislikes, im hoping to choose a title that has broad appeal.
Oprahs book club, which ran 15 years strong, was a force in the publishing industry, garnering millions of members and causing book sales to skyrocket, a phenomenon that became known as the. Its finally fall, and for us that means back to book club. We know that choosing the right book for your book club can be surprisingly intimidating, so were here to help with the 2016 reading group planner. 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. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. And i usually have difficulty stomaching war books. We meet once a year to select books for the entire year which is a little different from how other clubs choose their books. Here are our reading groups favorite young adult books of 2015 based on our. We bring you the latest book clubs reading recommendations, popular reading lists and share ideas to make your. For book club resources from nebraskaccess, click here consider our big read book club guides available for check out from the library commission what to do when theres no guide available and book group discussion tips and tricks generic questions for fiction, generic questions for nonfiction, general book club questions, and how to discuss a book.
The new york times, the trollingtrendpiece factory of record, took a deep look into the wild world of book clubs for men. Best book club picks on abebooks shop for books, art. Im thrilled that i did because it ended up being one of the best books i read in 2015. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, the light between oceans by. Its only november, but its time to look ahead to next years book club. Im excited about rereading some beloved books, and for the push to read a couple that have been on my tbr list for ages. Out of the depths of the depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of timesthe improbable, intimate account of how nine workingclass boys from the american west showed the world at the 1936 olympics in berlin what true grit really meant. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. This list actually has three titles that are in my to be read pile, but i have not yet had the chance to read them. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Wednesday, january 20, 2016 the boys in the boat by daniel james brown nonfiction. Instead choose a unique theme for your bookworm gang. Their love has soured, and melinda takes pleasure in flaunting her many affairs to her husband. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less.
If youre a member of a book club, the beginning of the year often means deciding on at least the first few books youll be tackling, if not the entire 12. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. Popular book club 2015 books share book recommendations. Dec 06, 2014 looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. 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. While i spent most of the year deep in books from 2015, some of my. Youre welcome to join us for one month or all twelve. And we are a local book club that posts about our over the top book club meetings. If youre struggling to make inspired choices, definitely dont stick with those ya books or motivational best sellers that everyone is reading. January animal vegetable miracle by barbara kingsolver why did i select it. Book club book suggestions for 2016 huffpost canada life. Top ten tuesday is a book blogging prompt hosted by the broke and the bookish.
Scroll may want alice to be less than human, an automaton figuring out how to sell experiences to people ready to become zombies, but egan makes sure to keep alices experience. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. On canaans side, sebastian barry, faber and faber, 2011. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. Ive spent most of this year immersed in 2015 books, which has been largely gratifying, but it has. Looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015.
Here are our reading groups favorite fiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the girl on the train by paula hawkins, the rosie project by graeme simsio. Check out the favorite books reading group choices. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. This weeks topic is books youd want to read with your book club, which is perfect for me, because i have two new book clubs this year. Luckily for us her husband recently rediscovered his old gaming system so she brought them to create some fun decorations. The richard and judy book club autumn 2015 welcome. For more reading suggestions, speak with the staff at your local council library. Since there are so many great books worthy of discussion, many book clubs may find it difficult to pick the best books which can foster great discussion. Best book club picks on abebooks abebooks shop for books. I dont participate every week, but i join in when i find the prompt interesting.
Like this year, well be discussing each months book in our closed facebook group. Throughout the club you can find out more about the books from our. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires. Check out this list of fun and informative books to read in the month of april, curated by essences own editorial projects director, patrik henry bass. If youre looking for something a little different to read with your book club this fall, take a look at our list of creepy books to read. Read on for some fun examples of striking novels that are sure to foster a plethora of compelling conversations. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr book critic alan cheuse produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey designed by annette elizabeth allen, david eads, becky lettenberger and wes lindamood published dec. Reading group choices features a curated collection of the latest book recommendations for your reading group. Book clubs offer the opportunity to discuss a variety of literature among peers.
Blown up pages from a book or collage of book pages as backdrop for book club party or book exchange easy and inexpensive engineering print from staples blown up book pages for walls use famous books or shakespeare, various recognizable scenes use weddingwire for everything you loved about project wedding, and so much more. A motherdaughter memoir of the fight for civil rights. Shalease was our moderator for this book and she did such a great job coming up with the decorations and menu for the night. The help is not only the first novel from mississippis stockett, but her first book of any kind. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn. 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. Men, you see, belong to book clubs too book clubs with extremely masculine names like the man book club and the international ultra manly book club.
Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and im. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. But your book club can still fall into a rut once in a while. Subscribe to the oprahs book club newsletter sign up for the oprahs book club newsletter get more stories like this delivered to your inbox get updates on your favorite shows, the latest from oprahs world and more. This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr book critic alan cheuse. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. A man called ove is a heart felt musing on the profound effect that one life can have on many. 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. Sep 02, 2015 the richard and judy book club autumn 2015 welcome september 2, 2015 news anne tyler books catherine chanter dinah jefferies we are delighted to announce the richard and judy book club returns for autumn with eight brilliant new books. The second book we read is the help by kathryn stockett. Resources for book club groups nebraska library commission. Jan 05, 2018 book club suggestions if you want to introduce your friends to science fiction. Here are 25 books we suggest as good book club choices. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less.
Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran essential resource to help guide your selections. Popular book club 2011 books share book recommendations. 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. These are all books that i think will entertain its readers, challenge them to think in new ways and facilitate lively discussions. Dec 08, 2015 nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. Here are our reading groups favorite young adult books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. Apr 10, 2015 32 perfect books to kick off your book club. We are delighted to announce the richard and judy book club returns for autumn with eight brilliant new books.
Sadly, there are so many books with so little time. The book was coauthored by local civil rights legend patricia stephens due and her daughter, tananarive due. A perfect book to inspire conversation around the figures in your life and community that have touched you deeply. Get more inspiration like this delivered to your inbox.
The best book club books in april newinbooksnewinbooks. Allen, david eads, becky lettenberger and wes lindamood published dec. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things. 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. 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. Obviously the bible is the most life changing book ive ever read, so since thats a given i decided to. Book clubs reading recommendations book club reporterbook. The first being that they have received some incredible recommendations in my circles. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. Paul kalanithi died in march 2015, while working on this book, yet his words live on as a guide and a gift to us all. Not much happens in the beginning of the story, but i was so busy reveling in. 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 you can see what my reallife book club is reading, or has read.
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