Since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. Its a fine line to walk but we believe these do so effectively and will add a heartwarming touch to your book club gatherings. Delia owens is a gifted writer though this is her first novel. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Home book club reading recommendations check out the lists below for your next reading inspiration. From where we stand, books are an essential key to healthy living. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. 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.
But another celeb whose shown herself to have excellent taste is reese witherspoon. In case you havent noticed, reese witherspoons book recommendations are kind of a big deal these days. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn, the help by kathryn stockett, the book thief by mar. Here are a dozen fiction and nonfiction recommendations for exactly this type of book books that are rewarding to read and discuss, that feel good without feeling mushy. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful themes or relevant issues. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. Alice hoffmans most recent novel was one of the most magical, sad, and beautiful stories about love and survival that ive ever read. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. More often than not, book clubs tend to skew toward fiction in their selections, but there is a rich and incredibly entertaining world lingering on those nonfiction shelves. The name of the elite, womenonly coworking space stretches across the wall behind the checkin desk. Picking your book club books for the year can be a daunting decision. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the nightingale by kristin hannah, me before you by jojo.
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. Whether your group is in the mood for a palette cleanser from heavier reading or youre just on the lookout for funny book club books for 2019, weve compiled a list of books that will do just the trick. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. A nationwide book club bringing readers together to discuss. Check out our book club favorites, the most popular book club books being read around the country. For reading group month, these novels will spark great conversationincluding the world that we knew by alice hoffman, three. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. The lost night by andrea bartz was such a fantastic read check out my book club questions 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. Set during the great depression, englishwoman alice wright marries a handsome american and finds herself transplanted to rural kentucky. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemptionunbroken. A club member recommended the graphic novel maus, and it really opened our eyes and hearts to the horrors of the holocaust. Thats exactly what balthazar jones has been doing with his wife and his 120yearold pet tortoise, setting up home in the.
The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. These 29 titles are the best book club books ranging from nonfiction to chicklit. We already know that our very own o of o has one of the best book clubs, like, ever. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. In addition to launching reeses book club which has its own social media account and, yes, its own yellow stamp of approval on book covers. Your guide to all of reese witherspoons book recommendations. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. From pulitzer prizewinning novels to contemporary memoirs, these conversation starting books will appeal to your book club. Whether youre just beginning your morning or youre at the end of a long day, theres nothing like pouring a cup of tea and curling up in a quiet spot with a good book. The five books on my endofyear list will help you start 2020 on a good note. There are a lot of devastating moments that will make you take a step back and think and cry about lifeand your mother. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. The ultimate book club reads for 2020 penguin books. The book is available now on apple books in both e book and audiobook formats.
Oprah announces olive, again by elizabeth strout, as the latest selection for oprahs book club. Great books to read for women and book clubs womans world. Imagine living in the tower of london, that popular tourist attraction, for eight years. Keep your book club in stitches with these 15 funny book club books to read in 2019. Book club recommendations although im not in a book club myself, i sometimes comes across a novel that would inspire a great discussion. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too.
With discussionworthy content, stimulating nonfiction and great reads from the last few years, you wont have to debate what new book club books to read next. Some times my book club considers it challenging to find thoughtful, discussable books. 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. 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.
Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and. Maybe youve already read the lovely bones, water for elephants, cutting for stone, the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society. From the author of me before you comes her latest novel that will charm you. Go ahead and copy these awesome book club suggestions from the peanut blossom online book club. Read an exclusive excerpt from elizabeth strouts olive, again. Whether in person or online, theyre the perfect place to read great books with great book nerds, and dive deep. 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. Thankfully this online community helps satisfy that desire to discuss and compare notes. Book club members and voracious readers alike will find something to pique their interest. 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. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Looking for book club suggestions for your book group. A users guide to the chakra system llewellyns new age serieswheels of life.
These compelling books will have you reading and discussing. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. And since her inaugural novel pickeleanor oliphant is completely finemany of the. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book cluband theyre all available in paperback for easy access for your. Here are a few of our recent favorite nonfiction books for book clubs. A sequel to strouts pulitzerprizewinning novel, olive kitteridge, the book plays out in interconnected stories that surround olive and the wealthy denizens of crosby, maine, 2 years after her husbands death. 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 best book club picks including fiction, nonfiction, memoir. Mix and match the filters below and the years above to explore more than 2,000 recommendations from npr staff and trusted critics. We read only fun books that make our members rediscover their love of reading. Its got a vh1s behind the music feel to it since its told as an oral history from a pastiche of perspectives, and its a fun and. The actress started posting about her reads on instagram several years ago and has now turned her love of reading into a fullfledged business. For additional book club recommendations, check out my.
Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. Harris delivers mischief and murder to an english prep school in different class, a delightfully malicious view of privileged students with overly active imaginations. In as little as a half an hour, a great story can reset your mind and lift up. The best books to read are the ones that transport you to another world. In 2017, the actress launched her very own book club along with her media company, hello sunshine. Its a gripping and relatable tale that hits on universal themes like aging, loneliness, love, family, and friendship. Book club reading recommendations the american writers.
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