Join the epic reads book club and read more books in 2020. Book club suggestions 20172018 the seattle public library. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Such a fun age by kiley reid is a debut novel about race and privilege. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Whether theyre wielding political power, magic, swords, k. Check out all these discussion worthy book club books perfect for your next.
Fine gift book, fine coffee table or nightstand book. Some of these are the best book club books from my own book clubs over the years and others are ones i wish my book club had read. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. The best mystery and suspense for your reading group bookpage. The book is available now on apple books in both ebook and audiobook formats. The best books from oprahs book club 2020 best products. 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.
Weve also included a list of book recommendations that. 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. Check out the winter lineup of reading challenges and book recommendations for the next three months below and let us know in the comments if you have any thoughts, questions, or excitement to share. The peanut blossom book club for recovering readers is the very best book club for busy moms who struggle to make time to read. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. Tim ferriss book club the blog of author tim ferriss. My mustread book club picks for 2019 book club chat. How do we define the best book club picks for 2020.
Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Book recommendations for book club historical fiction. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a. Book club reading recommendations the american writers museum. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful. I love taking an evening off and congregating with my bookish friends to discuss literature. As the coronavirus leads to worldwide isolation, these stories. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. A nationwide book club bringing readers together to discuss. 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.
This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. Oprah announces olive, again by elizabeth strout, as the latest selection for oprahs book club. If you need any more book recommendations, reach out to me. Is your book club ready to try something different after another round of literary fiction. Plus, get a free ebook when you join our mailing list. 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. Implementing a workplace book club is a lowcost way to boost employee engagement while enabling employees to execute your business strategy. Its a wellknown secret that conversations at book clubs dont always focus. Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read. Dec 20, 2019 lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. As the coronavirus leads to worldwide isolation, these stories can do more than help to fill the time. End of 2019 the water dancer by tanehisi coates coates s debut novel mixes magical realism with historical fiction as it tells the story of hiram walker, who joins the underground railroad and then discovers he has a supernatural power called conduction that allows him to basically use water as a transporter. If youre looking for book club recommendations for your own group, check out my ideas below.
Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Starting in college, ive fantasized about somehow driving fantastic but underappreciated books into the limelight. Jan 29, 2009 need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again.
Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Read an exclusive excerpt from elizabeth strouts olive, again. Getting a book club started is a light lift, so theres no reason you cant move on this right away. The jen hatmaker book club online, virtual book club for.
If your book club loved thrilling suspense stories like gillian flynn s gone girl, this will be the first title your club should be reading this year. Its a well known secret that conversations at book clubs dont always focus. The following list includes ten triedandtrue book club picks. Check out the lists below for your next reading inspiration. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. The best book club picks for 2020 for busy moms who want. Grab some friends, choose a book, and get started on your book club today. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. May 29, 2019 implementing a workplace book club is a lowcost way to boost employee engagement while enabling employees to execute your business strategy. I rarely read thrillers, so i have only one title to offer. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. 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. Home book club reading recommendations check out the lists below for your next reading inspiration. These fourteen books offer engaging and powerful stories and plenty to discuss.
All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the nightingale by kristin hannah, me before you by jojo. These awesome stories are full of mystery, romance, and thrills, and youll love chatting about them. Book club members and voracious readers alike will find something to pique their interest. Grab some friends, choose a book, and get started on. Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas. The ultimate book club reads for 2020 penguin books. The book vagabonding traveled with me around the globe for 18 months. The jen hatmaker book club was created to bring us all together, both online and offline, over a love of books and the messages they share. These are novels that have inspired some of the most thoughtprovoking. I have a soft spot for outofprint tomes and niche publications. Dont be caught without a suggestion when its your turn to host book club. Looking for book club suggestions for your book group. Jen hatmaker book club online, virtual book club for women.
Discover book depositorys selection of the best books online for every book. Jun 06, 2015 11 stellar book club picks for your next allwomens gathering. Book club reading recommendations the american writers. When it comes to making the perfect book club selection, you cant go wrong by listening to your fellow readers. Nov 09, 2019 the peanut blossom book club for recovering readers is the very best book club for busy moms who struggle to make time to read. The best book club picks for 2020 for busy moms who want fun. For this section, im also featuring womens fiction, literary fiction and romance. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, the light between oceans by.
Jun 20, 2018 have your book club picks been going a little stale. So whether youre in a book club now, want to be, or just really love reading and talking about books to anyone, i have suggestions on your next pick. These 29 titles are the best book club books ranging from nonfiction to chicklit. 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. Join the book club discussion in the year of epic reads facebook group. Every month, one of the highlights of my social life is attending my neighborhood book club. Some times my book club considers it challenging to find thoughtful, discussable books. Your mustread book club suggestions for 2018 book riot. So we combed through our data to find goodreads members 40 most popular book club picks of 2019. Have your book club picks been going a little stale. Thankfully this online community helps satisfy that desire to discuss and compare notes. Get great book recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Although im not in a book club myself, i sometimes comes across a novel that would inspire a great discussion. Nov 17, 2019 my mustread book club picks for 2020 features a diverse list of handpicked stories that are perfect for you and your book club. The complete list of all 83 books in oprahs book club. So whether youre in a book club now, want to be, or just really love reading and talking about books to anyone, i have suggestions on your. Here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of you looking to take a recommendation from o herself. Shed some tears with your book club as you chat about what it means to be a family. The book is available now on apple books in both e book and audiobook formats. The book club is a readers resource for lively conversations, exclusive video and audio interviews with book world editors and featured authors, bestseller recommendations, ticket giveaways.
The books on our list were screened with these criteria in mind. These contemporary stories are a fantastic place to start. Among the many hundreds upon thousands of books that are published every year, it is difficult to select just a few that will make worthy additions to your book club lineup. For all of you in reading groups and need guidance to select your next group read look no further than our reading group category. Sign up and join us for the june book of the month. Tbr is a service offering readers book recommendations that are catered to their individual tastes and taking in account past reading. The book itself serves as a great reminder of the importance of pausing in our days, to reflect, give thanks, contemplate god. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Delia owens is a gifted writer though this is her first novel. Just choose one of these top 20 book club books for 2020.
The beloved novel where the crawdads sing was this years top book club pick among goodreads members worldwide, while readers keep. All of these books were published in 2018, and i made sure to include a variety of genres to entertain even the finickiest book club reader. Issues, characters andor moral dilemmas worthy of group discussion. We have included a good mix of fiction and nonfiction and. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. Tired of reading the same titles as every other book club in town. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Heres a hot selection of book club suggestions for 2018 to get your group talking. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. The best mystery and suspense for your reading group. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer.
Book club books that will get the conversation and wine flowing. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the nightingale by kristin hannah, me before you by jojo moyes. We love this standalone by the brilliant author of the shatter me series. Branch out with one of these mystery and suspense picks for your next book club meeting. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful themes or relevant issues. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. You can click on the amazon or indiebound links, and start reading right away.