Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. My wife joined a book club this year, which has improved my reading no end. Jun 06, 2015 11 stellar book club picks for your next allwomens gathering. 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. Were an interactive site, so we also provide an outlet for you the reader, to do the same. A great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. 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.
Here are our reading groups favorite young adult books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. Of course, if you are in a book group, choosing what to read next can be a serious matter as not every book has subject matter that can really be dicussed. Check out our book club favorites, the most popular book club books being read around the country. The band wife raise your hand if youve ever joined a book club, dutifully read the book and showed up to find that 75% of the people hadnt actually read any of the book, there was an obligatory 5 minutes of book discussion and then everyone sat.
The program model involves reading the great decisions briefing book, watching the dvd and meeting in a discussion group to. Great book club picks for fallwinter 2015 special feature at bookexpo america bea, we had a chance to meet some of our readers at the speed dating session that we ran on friday, may 31st. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. From historical fiction to speculative fiction, these books tell. Mar 25, 2015 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. 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. The tenant of wildfell hall by anne bronte is a great one for book clubs. I dont participate every week, but i join in when i find the prompt interesting. Aug 24, 2015 how to start a successful book club photo credit and tutorial for painting book covers. The comiccon graphic novel book clubs began 2020 with more great comics and discussions. There are 12 independent great books councils that support books groups in the united states and canada. Oct 09, 2015 72 great novels for book clubs october 9, 2015 by sheila comments the heart of a great book club is great discussion books, but a great book isnt necessarily the same thing as a great book club book more on this later. 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. I discussed this at length in another post how to choose great book club books over a year ago, but on.
For all of you in reading groups and need guidance to select your next group read look no further than our reading group category. We know that many of you were not able to join us this year in new york, so we want to give you the opportunity to see all of the amazing titles that were presented at the. Our library hasnt had a book club for youthteens in a very long time. Reading group choices book club recommendations featured books. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. 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 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. How to start a successful book club everyday reading. If you participate in a discussion group and would like to be part of our organization, email us here. I feel like its a book that can start a great conversation at a first book club meeting.
Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more. The best part of reading in a group is getting to dissect the book with other smart people after youre done reading. Ever wanted to start a teen book club at your library. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn. Read it forward readers told us theyre stories that have some real meat to itones that deal with issues ripe for discussion and that can be interpreted in multiple. Comparing her work to that of her sisters brought about quite a discussion in our group. Our 6 branches of the comiccon international graphic novel. Its finally fall, and for us that means back to book club. Top ten book club picks for 2015 wrapped up in books. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door. Becoming a member of the lovereading community is free.
Updated 452020 new books to watch brand new releases. Great book club picks for fallwinter 2015 at bookexpo america bea, we had a chance to meet some of our readers at the speed dating session that we ran on friday, may 31st. 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. What was the impetus behind starting a teen book club at your library. Past book club titles have proved hugely popular with our customers, and we are certain our new choices will become future bestsellers and be the bestloved and most discussed books of 2016. Please click on the learn more button to see more details on each group. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. You can also click on view all books beneath the search box to run a more advanced search, and to scroll through all of the books in our database. We invite you to visit booktalk where you can browse for your next great read, or tell your fellow readers about the book you are reading. Feb 16, 2015 book club books that are perfect for discussion, dissection, and some spirited debate.
Im thrilled that i did because it ended up being one of the best books i read in 2015. Not much happens in the beginning of the story, but i was so busy reveling in. Type in a keyword, phrase, or exact wording and you will be directed to the results. Dec 11, 2015 ever wanted to start a teen book club at your library. Online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, thursday, february 16, 2017 the nightingale discussion guide. Read it forward readers told us theyre stories that have some real meat to itones that deal with issues ripe for discussion and that can be interpreted in multiple ways. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr. We invite you to visit booktalk where you can browse for your next great read, or tell your fellow readers about the book. My book club read searching for pilar by patricia hunt holmes, published in april by river grove books.
The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. The band wife raise your hand if youve ever joined a book club, dutifully read the book and showed. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran. How to start a successful book club photo credit and tutorial for painting book covers. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Guardian writers and readers look back at the end of a wonderful literary year, we reflect on the books weve enjoyed most in 2015, new or not. The san diego comic convention comiccon international is a california nonprofit public benefit corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general publics awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other public outreach activities.
Apr 10, 2015 32 perfect books to kick off your book club. Best book club discussion ive had the pleasure of participating in. Great decisions is americas largest discussion program on world affairs. Shes the little known bronte sister, compared to her far more famous siblings. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran essential resource to help guide your selections.
Favorite books reading group choices book club recommendations. Ten short books that will spark lively book club discussion. So to help you lovereading has decided to lend a hand by, each month, selecting a number of books we feel are perfect and will give your group a rewarding discussion as well as a rewarding read. Here youll find a great selection of fiction and mysteries. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. Roger, a seemingly bland divorced middleaged guy, and bethany, a cynical goth girl in her early 20s, are. 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. Apr 02, 20 if your book club is in a rut, youre not alone. Dec 06, 2014 looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh. Thoughtprovoking fiction titles for great book club discussions. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again.
Indepth book discussions have always been an integral part of our relationship and our familys holiday dinners. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh, sometimes humorous descriptions provoked deep discussions in our group. Jan 29, 2009 a great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. Top ten tuesday is a book blogging prompt hosted by the broke and the bookish.
Check out what several of us at the hub have to say about ours. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. Looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book. All eight book club titles have been carefully selected by our expert booksellers to create a list that comprises the most exceptional, enjoyable new reads. I hope you find many gems for your upcoming book club meetings. Best books of 2015 what to read at book club 2015 marie claire. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and im sure that will lead to great conversations.
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