If youre on the hunt for the next juicy read for your book club this winter, then look no further. When you sell a man a book you dont sell just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue you sell him a whole new life. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. I also want to get the reader newsletter featuring book deals, recommendations, and news. Shortlisted for both the rathbones folio prize and the baillie gifford prize for nonfiction, laura cummings singular memoir was one of the most critically acclaimed books of 2019.
Jan 29, 2009 need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. Get 10% off your first order at the scholastic store online when you sign up. After 90 years, the club launched its online presence in 2016, maintaining its reputation as one of the oldest and largest book clubs to join. Of course, interests of individual book clubs vary so.
Apr 25, 2020 book of the month club began in 1926 as a way to generate interest in recent publications. Feb 20, 2020 when it comes to book clubs, oprah winfrey and jenna bush hager share the same opinion. The ultimate book club reads for 2020 penguin books. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the book thief by markus zusak, me before you by jojo moyes.
Rules to make your book club run smoothly thoughtco. 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. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. A novel by nickolas butler paperback, dec 26, 2017.
Home book club reading recommendations check out the lists below for your next reading inspiration. The book is available now on apple books in both ebook and audiobook formats. 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. Jun 27, 2019 and with the rise of celebrity book clubs like reese witherspoons book club run by hello sunshine not to mention the original celebrity book club queen, oprah, their picks are more on display than ever. Set in the heart of hitlers hideaway lair the wolfsschanze, this story. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Read an exclusive excerpt from elizabeth strouts olive, again. Delia owens is a gifted writer though this is her first novel. 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. Best books for book clubs 2018 popsugar entertainment. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, the light between oceans by. Jan 14, 2020 christian book clubs can choose to read nonfiction christian books, christian fiction or popular books that can be considered from a christian perspective. When youre starting a book club it helps to set some ground rules to help ensure that all of your attendees feel welcome and want to return. Mar 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.
If you liked this post about book club suggestions, you might also enjoy these. See maureen smiths latest favorites from the book clubs she consults see more. In exclusive behindthescenes footage for oprah magazine, oprah winfrey and jenna bush hager bond over having book clubs. Were here to help you pick a nonfiction book that your book club will love.
If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. This club is a general book club that spans all genres as well as carries books for all ages. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Piecing together the clues held in photographs, mementos and personal memories, cumming starts to unravel the multilayered story of her mothers unexplained five day disappearance as a child. Water for elephants by sara gruen has been a book club favorite since its release in 2006. Oct 09, 2017 the best 14 books for book clubs in 2018. I rarely read thrillers, so i have only one title to offer. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. There are tons of benefits to reading nonfiction in.
There are few things in life as intense as picking the next book for your book club. Doubleday book club is one of the most popular book clubs in the world. They have special deals with all sorts of publishers which makes it possible to give you rock bottom prices on all of your favorite books. For all of you in reading groups and need guidance to select your next group read look no further than our reading group category. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Your guide to all of reese witherspoons book recommendations. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. Readings independent australian retailers and online merchants of fine books, music and film.
Its a wellknown secret that conversations at book clubs dont always focus. This list covers all the bases with the best picks for every kind of taste. The coziest books of all timetheres something extra special about reading celebrity book recommendations. Jenna bush hagers book club, read with jenna, launched in march 2019 on the today show. This months moms book nook selection is by swedish author, fredrik backman. The 15 best monthly book clubs for kids in 2020 cratejoy. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Both oprah and hager have highprofile book clubs devoted to connecting people with the literature. Book club members and voracious readers alike will find something to pique their interest. Receive book suggestions, reading tips, educational activities, and great deals.
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. If youve already read fredrik backmans bestseller, here are 8 more uplifting tales of curmudgeons, misfits and the misunderstood to celebrate with your book club this holiday season. Whether your group only reads award winning works, loves books they can compare to their movie adaptations, speeds through heartpounding thrillers or flips through. That being said, there are some generallyaccepted books in the book club canon, so to speak, and all make excellent book recommendations. There is also plenty of family drama, and it touches on the issue of mental illness. A quietly powerful book containing an inner core of steely strength. 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. And please tell me your best book club books that have been big hits in your book clubs. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and i. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. Why not print off a few opening extracts to read before you decide.
Jun 24, 2018 best books for book clubs 2018 wow your book club with 1 of these 50 new book suggestions. Book clubs at work are a serious employee development opportunity. Since there are so many great books worthy of discussion, many book clubs may find it difficult to pick the best books which can foster great discussion. Maybe youve thought of suggesting a nonfiction book, but that seems risky. As would be expected, many address more advanced themes such as relationships, body image, and social issues like racism, poverty, or war. It is the story of a circus veterinarian during the great depression who falls in love with a performer and her elephant. These 29 titles are the best book club books ranging from nonfiction to chicklit. Oct 23, 2017 there are few things in life as intense as picking the next book for your book club. 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. Whatever your book clubs reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thoughtprovoking teen novels, and more this list has a book that is sure to please. With every title on hoopla available instantly, with no holds, no waiting, and no late fees, book clubs of all sizes will love being able to access their title on hoopla all at the same time. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. The book is available now on apple books in both e book and audiobook formats.
Whether you are a current book club member or are looking to start a book club of your own, this is the place to go for great book recommendations your club is sure to enjoy. Ahead, every book on jenna bush hagers book club list. Book recommendations for book club historical fiction. Jenna bush hagers book club list all 14 book picks. This list of book club recommendations for christian book clubs includes books from each of these categories. Maybe youve already read the lovely bones, water for elephants, cutting for stone, the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Best books for book clubs 2018 wow your book club with 1 of these 50 new book suggestions. In a book club, your employees learn new concepts and new ways of doing activities that they can apply in their workplace. Read it forward readers voted for the absolute best book club books, the reads that. Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas. A book club provides benefits for the employeeand for the employer when it is implemented with care. Book of the month club began in 1926 as a way to generate interest in recent publications. One, its a fantastic read, an edgeofyourseat thriller, he.
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. Check out the lists below for your next reading inspiration. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. The actress started posting about her reads on instagram several years ago and has now turned her love of reading into a fullfledged business. Looking for book club suggestions for your book group. 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. Some times my book club considers it challenging to find thoughtful, discussable books. Book club reading recommendations the american writers. Christian book clubs can choose to read nonfiction christian books, christian fiction or popular books that can be considered from a christian perspective. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Read with jennas most recent pick is valentine by elizabeth wetmore.
Lately, many book clubs have been reading and loving these books. The recommendations for readers aged 11 and even more so for those aged 14 and up vary from the serious to the lighthearted. Book clubs will love this book because it has lots of discussion worthy topics. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful themes or relevant issues. Book club reading recommendations the american writers museum. Get recommendations for the greatest books around straight to your inbox. Whether theyre wielding political power, magic, swords, k. And with the rise of celebrity book clubs like reese witherspoons book club run by hello sunshine not to mention the original celebrity book club queen, oprah, their picks are more on display than ever.
Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful. A nationwide book club bringing readers together to discuss. Oprah announces olive, again by elizabeth strout, as the latest selection for oprahs book club. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the book thief by markus zusak, the nightingale by kristin hann. The struggles of the main character are also noteworthy as she struggles to survive and find her true north. After 90 years, the club launched its online presence in 2016, maintaining its reputation as one of the oldest and largest book clubs to join the book of the month club website is userfriendly with endorsement quotes from famous authors such as ernest hemingway. Each feature six books that book clubs will no doubt. Some of the rules may seem like common sense but making sure everyone is on the same page helps avoid unnecessary conflict. Having established rules can be especially important if you are starting a book club thats open to the general public. Theyve discussed the beautiful bureaucrat, to kill a mockingbird, the lifechanging magic of tidying up and much more. In case you havent noticed, reese witherspoons book recommendations are kind of a big deal these days. Im always looking for more book club recommendations.
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