Current book club selections with discussions

You can also check out the summer 2019 reading group suggestions from indie booksellers here. May 2019april 2020 book discussions are held on the 4th tuesday of the month at 1. May 04, 2020 since her book club, read with jenna, launched in march 2019, bush hager has championed 15 reads to date, each ranging in author and genre, but sharing the same warmth. The database, novelist plus, offers reading guides for selected titles. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. The book is available now on apple books in both e book and audiobook formats. Many book clubs have sprung up to connect readers during social distancing. Since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. After 5 years, weve learned all the tricks to picking the perfect book club books for the best book club ever. There are a lot of devastating moments that will make you take a step back and think and cry about lifeand your mother.

The help by kathryn stockett, the book thief by markus zusak, gone girl by gillian flynn, the immortal life of hen. Our souls at night by kent haruf mount prospect public library book discussion questions. Links to blog posts and pertinent articles are listed. In my experience unless youre in a book club with specialized tastes, a good book club book. Jenna bush hagers book club list all 15 book picks. Feb 16, 2015 an 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. 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. Book movement get the top 100 book recommendations from. Below are suggested selections for book group discussions. Oprah announces olive, again by elizabeth strout, as the latest selection for oprahs book club. Then well share blog posts with background information, videos, and questions to enhance your reading experience.

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. The book was made into a movie in 1999 that starred michelle pfeiffer and whoopi goldberg. Current book selection, schedule, and discussion links hello, rwitchraft. Expand yourself with thought provoking discussions of books from different genres. An insightful analysis of todays new midlife crisis and why were so anxious. An 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. The street is a novel published in 1946 by africanamerican writer ann petry. In 2017, the actress launched her very own book club along with her media company, hello sunshine. Bookmarks with the current list are also available at the circulation desk. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. Inspiration for book clubs falmouth public library. He encounters nina, a precocious and wideeyed young girl, who introduces alexander to an absorbing, adventurefilled existence, despite his captivity. In this online community, alumni can connect with each other and enjoy books related to lifelong learning, professional development, social issues and more.

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. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. American dirt, dear edward, the nickel boys, the family upstairs, and the testaments. Hes currently reading and discussing james baldwins 1956.

A world war ii story of survival, resilien laura hillenbrand laura hillenbrand. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 20 based on our 20 survey results. Oct 20, 2015 book club discussion questions october 20, 2015 by sheila 7 comments while its always helpful if you can find reading guides for the precise title your book club is reading, sometimes theyre not available. This list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended.

Book baristas is a club that brings together book recommendations, coffee. Jan 29, 2009 a great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. Current book club selections a gentleman in moscow by amor towles in this megabestseller, alexander rostov lives under house arrest in the metropol hotel. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Plus, you want to make sure its a book people will have strong feelings about so theres stuff to discuss.

Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Join us for the peanut blossom book club s anniversary year for a fun way to get back into reading. Book club reading recommendations the american writers. May 01, 2020 one book, little fires everywhere, even got its very own show. Reese witherspoons book club list all 36 book picks. A users guide to the chakra system llewellyns new age serieswheels of life. Each month, we share top book picks from indie next and libraryreads, as well as the target book club title and pennies pick for costco. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Weve learned to value books that engage us on emotional levels, not just books. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. If you have a book youd like to discuss, or if you would like to lead a book club, let us know. You can read at your own pace, and join the discussion when its convenient for you. Due to the current pandemic, scott club book discussions are canceled for the remainder of this program year. Greene county public librarys online book club is a group that meets on our website.

Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips. For the past couple of weeks you may have noticed a dashing of bookclub posts floating around in subreddit. Dec 20, 2019 lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Current book selection, schedule, and discussion links. The aim of the book club is to analyze and discuss scientific ideas as they are presented in popular literature. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. Sounds like life of pi, but in this tall tale form the seas, parts of the story are retold in his adult. If your book club is looking for next months read, then check out our list of. 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. 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. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading.

The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book. We already know that our very own o of o has one of the best book clubs, like, ever. Some times my book club considers it challenging to find thoughtful, discussable books. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. So you can catch all of her recommendations in one place, here are all 34 and counting of reese witherspoons book club picks to date, in order. These are novels that have inspired some of the most thoughtprovoking discussions in my own book clubs over the years, and these book club books are all available in paperback or at your local library. Although the novel raises large existential questions, it also is very funny. Home book club reading recommendations check out the lists below for your next reading inspiration.

But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. Book clubs of all ages will find much to discuss in this book about a teenager with cancer. The intergenerational book club meets every 3rd tuesday of the month at 2. Generally speaking, read with jennas picks are wellwritten contemporary novels with propulsive plots. My mustread book club picks for 2020 features a diverse list of handpicked stories that are perfect for you and your book club. If you have your own book club, the library also has a selection of over 100 book club kits.

A club member recommended the graphic novel maus, and it really opened our eyes and hearts to the horrors of the holocaust. Connect with one of the best online book clubs after choosing your favorite from our. Oprahs first selection was a suspenseful and moving story about the disappearance of a child and the family suffering that follows. Book club discussion questions the deliberate reader. We now meet bimonthly, engaging in friendly discussions on current book choices and related topics. Discussion questions for the street our may 2020 pick for the pbs newshour new york times book club is ann petrys the street. Marriage is hard enough without having to compete with two other wives in fishers psychological thriller. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. 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. But another celeb whose shown herself to have excellent taste is reese witherspoon.

If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Introducing now read this, a book club from pbs newshour and the new york times. T he alumni association is excited to announce the launch of the winthrop alumni virtual book club. Check out this list finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes. Each kit contains multiple copies of a book, information about the author and discussion questions. Now, with her new partnership with apple, oprahs book club is experiencing a new chapter, which began with the selection of tanehisi coates the water dancer, and continued with olive, again by elizabeth strout and american dirt by. While many would suggest better snacks and those help too, ive found that books that grab the reader and spark lively discussions is a surefire way to jumpstart a sluggish book club. Alice hoffmans most recent novel was one of the most magical, sad, and beautiful stories about love and survival that ive ever read. Best books for book clubs 2018 popsugar entertainment.

Thomass novel for their march current affairs book club discussion. For reading group month, these novels will spark great. Finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes. Falmouth public library lists of current and past book club selections and blogs about our discussions are posted. When breath becomes air by paul kalanithi this memoir published after the authors early death from lung cancer will basically rip your heart out, but also make you so glad to be alive. Reading selections from a wide variety of mystery genres. Book chat is for seniors formerly known as the pals book group. Were here to help you find a book that every member will rave about. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. An forest ranger finds a purpose in her life as she searches for the lone survivor of a plane crash. And since her inaugural novel pickeleanor oliphant is completely finemany of the a. Uw alumni book club alumni university of washington.

Set in world war ii era harlem, it centers on the life of lutie johnson. Book club kits are designed specifically for book clubs. Its inspired by, and completely mirrors, current events, examines unjust. Womens fiction novels have made their way into the hearts of book clubs all over the world, and 2019 promises a brand new host of pageturners that you and your fellow book clubbers will be. Jun 24, 2018 want to impress your book club with a read everyone will like. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemptionunbroken. Plus, you want to make sure its a book people will. Purewow book club focuses on reading and discussing one book each month. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 2006 based on our 2006 survey results. Whether theyre wielding political power, magic, swords, k. Quick start guide book discussion groups libguides at. In the past, weve done family reunion book clubs and if we did another one, this would be in my top three book club suggestions for sure.

As a 20year veteran of book clubs, ive found that dull books can put the brakes on any book club s enthusiasm. Weve rounded up a list of 50 new books to bring to the table. This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal and would provide compelling discussions for your book club. The library has a copy of each book and additional copies are available through interlibrary loan. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. Make club book selection a snap by adding possible club picks, then vote anonymously on your favorites. The following list includes ten triedandtrue book club picks. Our souls at night by kent haruf, opens a new window. Book selections are made by members of science says and meetings are open to the public. Here are questions to help guide your discussions as you read the book over the next month. These compelling books will have you reading and discussing. The current years book selections are listed below. Whatever your book clubs reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thoughtprovoking teen novels, and more this list has a book that is sure to please. This adult books club is a great choice if you enjoy deep conversations on literature and life.