Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. Keep the mood of the club in mind when selecting the book. The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017 new york post. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. I participate in the long tweet book club, facebook live discussions, and one of my favorites, the monthly inperson meetups with the women ive met through the online newsletter girls night in. All have recently published in paperback, or will publish in paperback before the year end and all are also available as ebooks.
Stedman, the round house by louise erdrich, the night circu. 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. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. Jenna bush hagers book club list all 14 book picks.
Were here to help you find a book that every member will rave about. Reese witherspoons book club list all 35 book picks. Reading group choices features a curated collection of the latest book recommendations for your reading group. Sure, we love the wine and the camaraderie, but the among the top pleasures of a good book club discussion is having a great book to rave about or ravage through lively debate. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books.
These compelling books will have you reading and discussing. Theres a reason oprah picked this for her book club in 2008and that she gave audience members postit pens along with their copies. But another celeb whose shown herself to have excellent taste is reese witherspoon. 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. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. For too long you will all sob at the end of this one, but in a good way. Subscribe to the oprahs book club newsletter sign up for the oprah. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Check out this list finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes.
Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more. Sandberg flipped the script in a 20 new york times interview when she. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. 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. Talk about what you love with other committed bibliophiles. So it makes sense to me that now i have a book club, because i have been doing that. Want to impress your book club with a read everyone will like. Since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. Everything you need to know about american history bu. So to assist you in your efforts to find stressrelief we thought wed ask some actual book club members from the or so she says facebook page what their favorite book choices have been and share them with all of you. Best books for book clubs 2018 popsugar entertainment. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read.
Weve rounded up a list of 50 new books to bring to the table. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Plus, you want to make sure its a book people will. Best for book clubs best books to read for a great book club discussion.
I have been a part of one or more book clubs for over 20 years, and i have learned a few things about what makes a book club successful and how to get your book club talking. Great literature is a life raft especially under trying circumstances. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 20 based on our 20 survey results. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door. In 2017, the actress launched her very own book club along with her media company, hello sunshine. The end of your life book club by will schwalbe paperback jun 20. Sure, we love the wine and the camaraderie, but the among the top pleasures of a good book club discussion is having a great book. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Favorite books of 20 reading group choices book club. It truly made us think about the processed foods we consume and how we can better support local food producers. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. Best book club books 20 10 books you absolutely must read with your book club. Recommended by meghan orourke, culture critic and audio book club member.
Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas. We already know that our very own o of o has one of the best book clubs, like, ever. Heres a complete list of every book recommended over the years, from an american marriage to wild. This historical novel that oprah selected in 20 centers on an. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. 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. 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.
Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. And the easiest way to make sure your book club actually reads the books is to choose ones that have depth, create just a little controversy, and spark your imagination chick lit fluff need not apply. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Gone girl by gillian flynn, the light between oceans by m. After for harrowing years on the western front, tom sherbourne returns to australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on janus rock, nearly half a days journey from the coast. Looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. 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. Find groups in las vegas, nevada about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. 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. From historical fiction to speculative fiction, these books tell stories of ordinary and extraordinary lives that explore the worlds of art, war and so much more. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. And since her inaugural novel pickeleanor oliphant is completely finemany of the a. Suggest books that your group has read that led to a lively discussion, whether people loved or hated them. Nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. Catalog your books from amazon, the library of congress and 4,941 other libraries.
All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn, the help by kathryn stockett, the book thief by mar. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. A man called ove by fredrik backman, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the nightingale by kristin hannah, th.
Chelsey faith has 1,380 books on goodreads, and is currently reading dont know much about history. Oprahs book club has highlighted the best books to read since 1996. Regular book club meetings help you stay accountable, keep you social, and broaden your horizons, not to mention sharpen your wine and cheese pairing skills. Can you tell i love reading ive read about 50 books so far this year, and some have really stood out to me as excellent stories to spark conversation with fellow booklovers. Obc has been a force in the literary world since its launch via the oprah winfrey show in 1996, and it recently turned a new chapter with a partnership with apple. When wills mother is dying, he and his mother decide to punctuate his hospital visits with an unusual book club with a membership of two.
A slant of light by jeffrey lent, far as the eye can see by robert bausch, as death draws near by anna lee huber. Check out the favorite books reading group choices. You can browse through an excerpt of each so as to decide which are right for your book club. Snag a book from over 2000 earlyrelease books every month. Considering how my whole life sometimes feels like a book club, i wanted to share a few of the best books to spark discussion. Book clubs choose what to read based on a mix of factors.
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