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. Weve rounded up a list of 50 new books to bring to the table. Stedman, the round house by louise erdrich, the night circu. 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. 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. Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. Check out this list finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes. 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. Check out the favorite books reading group choices. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. Keep the mood of the club in mind when selecting the book. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less.
Reese witherspoons book club list all 35 book picks. These compelling books will have you reading and discussing. Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more. 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. One of the great masterpieces of 20, the latest novel from jane austen book club. Were here to help you find a book that every member will rave about. Catalog your books from amazon, the library of congress and 4,941 other libraries. Book clubs choose what to read based on a mix of factors. And since her inaugural novel pickeleanor oliphant is completely finemany of the a. We already know that our very own o of o has one of the best book clubs, like, ever. Talk about what you love with other committed bibliophiles.
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. Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips. 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. Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn, the help by kathryn stockett, the book thief by mar. Snag a book from over 2000 earlyrelease books every month. Recommended by meghan orourke, culture critic and audio book club member. Best book club books 20 10 books you absolutely must read with your book club. 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. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 20 based on our 20 survey results. Everything you need to know about american history bu. 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. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in.
A slant of light by jeffrey lent, far as the eye can see by robert bausch, as death draws near by anna lee huber. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. 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. Reading group choices features a curated collection of the latest book recommendations for your reading group.
Suggest books that your group has read that led to a lively discussion, whether people loved or hated them. A favorite read of my culinary book club was animal, vegetable, miracle. Sandberg flipped the script in a 20 new york times interview when she. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. 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. Looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015.
It truly made us think about the processed foods we consume and how we can better support local food producers. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. 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 jeanine.
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. I just started another earlier this year with my friends from high school, and i work in publishing and run a corporate book club program. 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. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. Before we were yours by lisa wingate, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, eleanor oliphant is completely fine by gail. Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas.
Best books for book clubs 2018 popsugar entertainment. Since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss.
Considering how my whole life sometimes feels like a book club, i wanted to share a few of the best books to spark discussion. A man called ove by fredrik backman, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the nightingale by kristin hannah, th. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door. The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017 new york post. Gone girl by gillian flynn, the light between oceans by m. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. 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. This historical novel that oprah selected in 20 centers on an. 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.
Want to impress your book club with a read everyone will like. Jenna bush hagers book club list all 14 book picks. Best for book clubs best books to read for a great book club discussion. 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. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. In 2017, the actress launched her very own book club along with her media company, hello sunshine. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. Plus, you want to make sure its a book people will.
Listen to the audio book club discuss bleeding edge. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Heres a complete list of every book recommended over the years, from an american marriage to wild. The end of your life book club by will schwalbe paperback jun 20. Chelsey faith has 1,380 books on goodreads, and is currently reading dont know much about history. So it makes sense to me that now i have a book club, because i have been doing that. Subscribe to the oprahs book club newsletter sign up for the oprah. For too long we have been skimming pages and reading summaries. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books.
Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. All have recently published in paperback, or will publish in paperback before the year end and all are also available as ebooks. Favorite books of 20 reading group choices book club. 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. Find your next great read with npr books bestof20 reading guide. Her book club, read with jenna, kicked off in march 2019 on the today show. For too long you will all sob at the end of this one, but in a good way. Find groups in las vegas, nevada about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Oprahs book club has highlighted the best books to read since 1996. 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.