Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. 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. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more i chose books that i thought would make enjoyable reading for both sexes and would spark lively, interesting, sometimes heated discussion. 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. Another book that probably had the longest discussion from our group was manson. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. The book was made into a movie in 1999 that starred michelle pfeiffer and whoopi goldberg. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book cluband theyre all available in paperback for easy access for your. We dont meet in july, and in december we have a party rather than a book discussion, so it amounts to 10 books read and discussed each year. When his wife, norah, goes into labor in the middle of a snowstorm, david realizes that the birth will have to take place. Please let me know the titles and authors of books you have used in your book clubs that meet these criteria. Features will include recommended reading related to current masterpiece shows, insights into what cast and crew are reading, related recipes perfect. When the body of jane neal, a middleaged artist, is found near a woodland trail used by deer hunters outside the village of three pines.
It is a heavy book, but the writing is beautiful and the story is important. Immediately engaging, historical, and filled with both hope and anguish. Jan 15, 2012 please let me know the titles and authors of books you have used in your book clubs that meet these criteria. 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. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Jan 29, 2009 a favorite read of my culinary book club was animal, vegetable, miracle. A book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read and express their opinions, likes, dislikes, etc.
I think any of dianes books would be great for a book club discussion, she explores important topics in marriage the lies we told, friendship the midwifes confession and parenthood the secret life of ceecee wilkes and puts a twist on the issue that makes you doubt your initial instincts on. Weve rounded up a list of 25 great short book club books that are perfect for discussion groups and hitting your reading goals. Mar 25, 2015 in my book club we have read four of the books mentioned. All of the books below have sparked an interesting discussion and debate. Carnegie neighborhood library and center for learning. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. The masterpiece book club will host exciting features for popular programs such as downton abbey and sherlock. The goldfinch book club discussion questions arlenes book club. Below you will find our favourite nonfiction books. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. A list of book club books wouldnt be complete without a little nod to the woman who put the book club back en vogue, and, for better or for worse, got everyone talking about literature at one. Book clubs are often too ambitious with their selections, choosing books that they think they should read, not books they really want to read, and picking books that are very long.
The book club collection provides twelve copies of a title to book clubs, other libraries and organizations. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. We drank wine, ate cheese, and even discussed some of the discussion questions found in the back of someones copy. Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips. Choose one question at a time and toss it out to the group. This is especially good if youre a lastminute book club reader like me. Ten short books that will spark lively book club discussion.
Book club not your mamas book club join in a lively book discussion. Book club basics getting started leader norms san rafael. Find groups in philadelphia, pennsylvania about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. One book club with which im intimately acquainted chose barkskins by annie proulx 736 pages, with less than stellar results. Kathleen grissom goodreads author shelved 4 times as bestbookclubever avg rating 4. 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. The 20 best book club suggestions that will get your book. 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, history, health and fitness, humor, and much more. Best for book clubs best books to read for a great book club discussion. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. We read the dinner a few months ago, and it might have been our best discussion yet our books club is only a year old.
A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. The first book selected was three day road by joseph boyden, a canadian novel that tells two stories at once, one set on the frontlines of world war i at vimy ridge, passchendale and more, and another set in the canadian bush. Book club books that will get the conversation and wine flowing. There is also plenty of family drama, and it touches on the issue of mental illness.
Yes, one of the best things about being part of a book club is reading books you wouldn. Oprahs first selection was a suspenseful and moving story about the disappearance of a child and the family suffering that follows. Jan 26, 2016 im not in a coed book club, but these sound great for any book club. 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. Books for an elementarylevel book club my good friend and neighbordownthestreet hosts a twicemonthly book club for her two elementary students and my two. In the shadow of the banyan is officially fiction, but ratner admits in the authors note that it is basically her storymaking it fiction just gave her freedom with some of the details. Jan 06, 2016 one of our favorite television programs, pbss masterpiece, recently launched a book club for bookloving fans. I think any of dianes books would be great for a book club discussion, she explores important topics in marriage the lies we told, friendship the midwifes confession and parenthood the secret life of ceecee wilkes and puts a twist on the issue that makes you doubt your initial instincts on right and wrong. John dalton great books summer institute at colby college p. This list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations. Book club discussion guide the memory keepers daughter by kim edwards the year is 1964. Nov 17, 2015 you have to pick a challenging book worthy of discussion, yet something that members will enjoy reading. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity.
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. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. 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. It truly made us think about the processed foods we consume and how we can better support local food producers. 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. Delve deeper into the books making the charts, and get tips for keeping your reading group engaged. Oct 09, 2015 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. The struggles of the main character are also noteworthy as she struggles to survive and find her true north. Book clubs groups in tokyo heres a look at some book clubs groups near tokyo.
My mom, my sisters, my nieces, and i started the three. Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace. How to reserve a set to see which sets are currently available, click on the. When the body of jane neal, a middleaged artist, is found near a. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion. My current book club group is much more casual, but perhaps too much so. Masterpiece launches book club the great books foundation. 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. This is the story of a girl in cambodia during the period of the khmer rouge and the killing fields. They read the same book, then gather to talk about the characters and. Picking different book genres is therefore a critical step in keeping your book club recommendations interesting and varied. Then this book club companion is designed specifically for you. Nov 01, 2016 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. Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and distribute.
Suggest books that your group has read that led to a lively discussion, whether people loved or hated them. Keep the mood of the club in mind when selecting the book. 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. Book clubs groups in philadelphia heres a look at some book clubs groups near philadelphia. Book clubs will love this book because it has lots of discussion worthy topics. We know that choosing the right book for your book club can be surprisingly intimidating, so were here to help with the 2016 reading group planner. A favorite read of my culinary book club was animal, vegetable, miracle.
Popular best book club ever books showing 150 of 189 the kitchen house paperback by. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. 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. If youre looking for a fiction title for your book club that will provide plenty of material for discussion, here are 72 possibilities. Here we present the cream of the crop for early 2016. I would add whered you go bernadette, like the other members suggested. Jan 29, 2017 book clubs are often too ambitious with their selections, choosing books that they think they should read, not books they really want to read, and picking books that are very long. Great reads for book clubs takes the hard work out of making your reading choices, suggesting 44 ideal titles for discussion. If you want to get lost in discussion in your group.
We have many more resources for book clubs, including advice on starting and running a book club, online book club discussion, and more. Did you enjoy the goldfinch and would you recommend this book to your friends. 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. Best book club picks on abebooks shop for books, art. 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. Book club discussion guide still life by louise penny canadian pennys terrific first novel, which was the runnerup for the cwas debut dagger award in 2004, introduces armand gamache of the sorete du quebec. Dear bookbrowser, choosing books for book club is no easy feat. Black chaulk and one second after this is the first ive heard of this book sound like ones everyone might go for.
Some are autobiographies and others are compelling true stories. One of our favorite television programs, pbss masterpiece, recently launched a book club for bookloving fans. 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 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. Please put your thoughts on the goldfinch book club questions in the comments area below. Feb 16, 2015 book club books that are perfect for discussion, dissection, and some spirited debate. David henry is a happily married orthopedic surgeon. Each member or a team of 23 takes a card and answers the question. See more ideas about good books, books to read and my books.
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