For all of you in reading groups and need guidance to select your next group read. These eight diverse book club picks for summer, from memoir to ya to fiction, will capture readers attention while slipping outside the comfort zone and into the experiences by diverse. Sep 16, 2015 10 books to get your book club talking what makes a good book club book. In this title, lisa delpit, whose previous book the acclaimed yet controversial other peoples childrenwas published 16 years ago, delves into the school. They arent helpful in moving discussions forward, and can make others feel defensive. Jan 26, 2016 10 recommendations for lively coed book club discussions this list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations. As joseph addison said, reading is to the mind what exercise is to the brain. We realized we all like books that make us laugh and cry. Why not consider setting aside 30 minutes for social conversation, and then 60 or 90 minutes for book discussion.
Book club books that will get the conversation and wine flowing. Each member or a team of 23 takes a card and answers the question. When his wife, norah, goes into labor in the middle of a snowstorm, david realizes that the birth will have to take place. We discussed the book, went off into related tangents and then came back, interrupted each other, disagreed, echoed, dissected and nodded a lot. Here are 25 books we suggest as good book club choices. People change, cultures change, markets change but there are some books that stand the test of time. Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more. Most wanted by lisa scottoline book club discussion. A directory of online book clubs, and online and offline book discussions. The giver of stars is also marie claires book club pick this month. The heroine is kidnapped by sex traffickers in mexico and smuggled to houston to work in the glitzy mens clubs and then in a cantina bordello. 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. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides.
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. I belong to a neighborhood book club that i try to attend every month. And we know how challenging it can be to find a book that is both entertaining as well as interesting and provocative enough to spark a good, engaging discussion while, perhaps, you nosh on cheese and sip wine. Book questions and reading guidesdiscussion guides for book clubs more than 500 printable reading guides for exceptional books. A club member recommended the graphic novel maus, and it really opened. Discussion questions you can use with any book morristown. 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.
The 20 best book club suggestions to get your book club talking. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Book club books 370 books meet your next favorite book. Oprahs books read about books seen on the show, oprahs selection of books that make a difference, her personal favorites, and find out how to host a book club. The book group corner offers readers companion guides that provide background and stimulate discussion on specific titles. Recommended reading for travelers, vagabonds and dreamers.
Genre, setting, topic, theme, and discussion questions, just to name a few. Coatess debut novel mixes magical realism with historical fiction as it tells the. This may seem obvious, but it is the most important step, so it is worth stating. Which is why were providing you with this list of top book club questions that will generate general. Perveen is headstrong and feisty if you like strong female characters. Another book that probably had the longest discussion from our group was manson. David henry is a happily married orthopedic surgeon. 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.
This is especially good if youre a lastminute book club reader like me. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Getting book club discussions started are often the hardest part of the book club meeting. So, youve started your book club, youve bought enough wine to satisfy even your thirstiest pals, plus plenty of cheesy snacks.
Of all the books weve read, this one caused the most intense discussions before, during. Oct 09, 2017 the best 14 books for book clubs in 2018. A book club can be a great way for your staff to push themselves to continue to learn. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. 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. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Did you enjoy the goldfinch and would you recommend this book to your friends. Do you think the story was plotbased or character driven. Book club discussion guide the memory keepers daughter by kim edwards the year is 1964. Books for an elementarylevel book club my good friend and neighbordownthestreet hosts a twicemonthly book club for her two elementary students and my two. Book clubs will love this book because it has lots of discussion worthy topics. A novel by nickolas butler paperback, dec 26, 2017. Choose one question at a time and toss it out to the group.
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. Laurie colwin is up soon, and so is the guernsey literary potato pie book. Our oneofakind online community makes it easy to connect with fellow bookish kindred spirits for fun, for encouragement, and for a more fulfilling reading experience. I have compiled a list of great books for your next book club. Lynn nearys 09 picks what makes a good bookclub selection. Feb 16, 2015 an 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal.
The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book cluband theyre all available in paperback for easy access for your. You want to pick a discussionworthy book, so we decided to make it. At classy, several of our departments participate in quarterly book clubs in order to. Another question that will get people thinking about. Some books haunt long after you shut the cover, walk away, vacuum, fold laundry and wash the dishes. Employee development through reading start a book club. Get 263 new booktalks to introduce good books to ages 8 to 88 70 elementary level, 190 middle school, 181 high school and up several overlap. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. 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. Best book club picks on abebooks shop for books, art. When his wife, norah, goes into labor in the middle of a snowstorm, david realizes that the birth will have to take place in his own office instead of at the hospital as planned.
The help by kathryn stockett, the book thief by markus zusak, to kill a mockingbird by harper lee, water for elephants by s. Home repair by liz rosenberg and open house by elizabeth berg were tops for my book club group. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The book club collection provides twelve copies of a title to book clubs, other libraries and organizations. There are a couple lawyers, a dr, a teacher, a flight attendant, other professionals and stay. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. How to reserve a set to see which sets are currently available, click on 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 book club. Book club collection list book club collection list catalog book club collection list with descriptions book club sets are located at one of three libraries. I would add whered you go bernadette, like the other members suggested.
There is also plenty of family drama, and it touches on the issue of mental illness. Roger, a seemingly bland divorced middleaged guy, and bethany, a cynical goth girl in her early 20s, are. Some books haunt long after you shut the cover, walk away, vacuum, fold laundry and wash the. Tana frenchs newest, the witch elm, is an engrossing story about family, love, and loss, though its a book entirely unsuitable for the hallmark channel. Jan 29, 2009 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. Did it hook you immediately, or take some time to get into. Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and distribute. A novel that is nearly impossible to properly categorize, beartown is full of fodder to facilitate a deep book club discussion that will be both as.
Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. When choosing a book for a book club there are a lot of factors to consider. Recommended books to start a dei book club at your workplace. Jul 11, 2017 sometimes, whats marketed as book club fiction can be pretty predictably white bread. A story that showcases the cultural traditions of bombay in the 1920s, especially the impact on women and their rights and role in society.
If you get to pick the book, here are some recommendations for engaging books that are likely to promote discussion. Best book club books guaranteed to get people talking. But it can be overwhelming to find great book club ideas. The goldfinch book club discussion questions arlenes. Not necessarily good books or your favorite books, just what books are being read by book clubs these days. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. In this title, lisa delpit, whose previous bookthe acclaimed yet controversial other peoples childrenwas published 16 years ago, delves into the school. I mean, besides the wine and cheese, the real purpose of the meeting is to talk about the fantastic book you read. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists.
Employees can choose to participate and take turns leading discussions around specific chapters or themes. 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. My book club read searching for pilar by patricia hunt holmes, published in april by river grove books. Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace. H ow to encourage a lively discussion at a book club meeting can be a challenge. Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read. Apr 19, 2011 it takes a major change of pace, like a book club, to break down those walls. They read the same book, then gather to talk about the characters and.
The goldfinch book club discussion questions arlenes book club. Now comes the difficult partshaping your friendly chatter into an elevated, incisive conversation about the book you all agreed to read. This presentation will help you start a reading group and provide you with tips to enrich. Many book clubs turn more into a social hour than an intelligent conversation on books. The best book club questions for every kind of discussion. Please put your thoughts on the goldfinch book club questions in the comments area below. Jul 28, 2017 drumroll please doors are now open for the fall season of the mmd book club. Reading is a solitary act, but theres so much to be gained by reading together.
It always sends a positive vibe and encourages bonding if you love. Choose from all of the botm books, including thrillers, romance, best sellers, and more. 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. 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. See more ideas about book club books, books and beach reading.