Perveen is headstrong and feisty if you like strong female characters. Book club central, or bcc, will bring a world of information to book lovers, book clubs, libraries, and anyone who wants to increase their enjoyment of reading. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Many book clubs turn more into a social hour than an intelligent conversation on books. Are there specific historic events covered in the autobiography of. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. Wading through recommendations from friends and family alike is not for the faint of heart so weve culled a select dozen novels that we suggest should be at the top of your to consider pile.
After all, variety is the spice of life and of any respectable book club. Bookbundlz we try to provide as many as we can an in a timely manner on our discussion questions page, but most of the time discussion questions arent even available for books until it comes out in paperback. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. This is the story of a girl in cambodia during the period of the khmer rouge and the killing fields. Ive also tried to mostly pick books that have been out for a year or two to make it easier to find them at the library, but thought it would be fun to have one newer one on the list.
Its time to start planning your book club lineup for 2017. Book club suggestions 20172018 the seattle public library. Its a book that makes you think about lifes possibilities and regrets. Reese witherspoons book club list all 36 book picks.
From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. This is a love it or hate it type novel always great for heating up the discussion. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions. Ten short books that will spark lively book club discussion. Book club names book club food book club reads kids book club teen book club ideas up book love book books for book club book club list. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. Choose one of these books for your group or join our online book club right here. Turners book club armagh a bookclub based in armagh, established in 2012 and have read 62 books as of the end of 2017. In 2017, the actress launched her very own book club along with her media company, hello sunshine. The laws of the era do not favor women and there is a lot of information on the muslim religion and the restriction it places on women. Why not consider setting aside 30 minutes for social conversation, and then 60 or 90 minutes for book discussion.
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. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. Book club questions from litlovers 1,800 reading guides. A man called ove by fredrik backman, hillbilly elegy. And since her inaugural novel pickeleanor oliphant is completely finemany of the a. A club member recommended the graphic novel maus, and it really opened our eyes and hearts to the horrors of the holocaust. They still managed to have a great discussion, and everyone agreed the book was worth finishing. But her club isnt the only one that can turn a small publication into a bestseller. And even if frankies struggles with the good ol boys at her elite prep school arent directly applicable for all readers, the idea of finding oneself transcends the. This amazing historical fiction novel is told from the perspective of marie antoinette. If youre looking for a novel to spark lively discussion, check out our best book club books 2017 list. Books 12 big fiction reads every book club will love in 2019. If youre looking for the next great book club book for your group, look no farther than this amazing list of our 2018 books.
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. The official launch of book club central took place during the presidents program at the ala annual conference and exhibition in chicago on saturday, june 24, 2017. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The time is now for the discussion of race in our countrys history. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book. Sounds like life of pi, but in this tall tale form the seas, parts of the story are retold in his adult. If you get to pick the book, here are some recommendations for engaging books that are likely to promote discussion. This is a good book for those wanting to examine their doubts or learn to engage.
Vote in the book clubs five of the best for your chance to win one of three fabulous prize packs. Were talking book clubs, and the book club books worth discussing. An 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. In the shadow of the banyan is officially fiction, but ratner admits in the authors note that it is basically her storymaking it fiction just gave her freedom with some of the details. The all good books group will meet to discuss the autobiography of eleanor roosevelt on thursday, january 12, 2017 in the community of christ church library 7842 mission road, prairie village, ks at 7 pm. But, the books on this list are especially short around 300 pages or less.
May 3, 2017 the books on this list are around 300 pages or less. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Historical fiction is a huge hit with book clubs, said. Ya, historical fiction, romance, mystery, and good old fashioned page turning beach reads. We already know that our very own o of o has one of the best book clubs, like, ever. Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. We have included a good mix of fiction and nonfiction and tossed in a mystery and a thriller while were at it.
These nonfiction book choices offer a variety of interesting selections to choose from and will stimulate good conversation about your faith. Best books of 2017 2017 holiday gift guide best books of 2016 2016 holiday. Im all about short books lately basically, city on fire traumatized me so much that i dont know when ill pick up another chunkster and have an ongoing short books for book clubs list on my blog. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. The reason for god is a nonfiction book that addresses the most common objections to christianity and presents a case for the rationality of christianity. It is a good idea to plan on finishing the book a little earlier than you might otherwise so that you have time to think about it and prepare before your book club meets. But another celeb whose shown herself to have excellent taste is reese witherspoon. It is a heavy book, but the writing is beautiful and the story is important. All of these book studies can be done either in a small group setting or as an individual. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 20 based on our 20 survey results. Christian book club recommendations learn religions. The reason for god would be good for a christian book club that wants to talk directly about issues in faith rather than getting at issues through stories. Getting book club discussions started are often the hardest part of the book club meeting. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less.
The books on this list are around 300 pages or less. This slim novel, perfect for book clubs, will inspire discussion about. Exit west by mohsin hamid 240 pages some books are best enjoyed. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. The book asks big questions about how women define their place in the world, without forcing solutions on the reader, which is perfect to kick off a book club discussion. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for. Short book club recommendations are 300 pages or less, yet will still spark lively book club discussion. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. How to improve analytical skills by reading fiction can a book club discussion really improve your. Some of the studies have a unique study guide that must be purchased separately. Loved unknown americans and our souls at nightand just read mothering sunday, which is the only 5 star book ive read so far in 2017.
When breath becomes air by paul kalanithi, hillbilly elegy. History of wolves by emily fridlund paperback nov 7, 2017. Books unleashed monthly updates on the bestsellers, whats hot and whats new in the book world. Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. 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.
The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017. There are many such titles, of course, but it can be hard, at this time of year, for members to get copies of holiday titles when they need them. A story that showcases the cultural traditions of bombay in the 1920s, especially the impact on women and their rights and role in society. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Every year, area clubs invariably ask us to suggest short books for holiday reading. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017 new york post. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips. Travel destinations, travel tips, packing list stuffed suitcase.