Na good books for book club discussions 2017

Best books to read for a great book club discussion. There are many such titles, of course, but it can be hard, at this time of year, for members to get copies of holiday titles when they need them. The book asks big questions about how women define their place in the world, without forcing solutions on the reader, which is perfect to kick off a book club discussion. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Great book club picks for fallwinter 2017 at bookexpo, we had a chance to meet some of our readers at the speed dating session that we ran on friday, june 2nd. They still managed to have a great discussion, and everyone agreed the book was worth. Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. If youre new to the colleen houck book club, its super easy to join. The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017 new york post. Feb 16, 2015 an 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal.

Our lists of book club favorites curious about what the hot new books are. Nprs book concierge is your guide to 2017 s best reads. Apr 05, 2017 check out this list of fun and informative books to read in the month of april, curated by essences own editorial projects director, patrik henry bass. Newzbundlz monthly newsletter, dedicated to whats happening on the site and in the book club world. Willard bunn iii managing director colonnade advisors 125 s. A book club can be a great way for your staff to push themselves to continue to learn. No, were not talking holiday parties and sugar cookies although those are fun too. Are there specific historic events covered in the autobiography of. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. A womens fiction novel about the power of friendship. At classy, several of our departments participate in quarterly book clubs in order to. Reading is a solitary act, but theres so much to be gained by reading together. Ian mcewan ive never met a reader who doesnt like short novels.

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. A womens fiction novel about the power of friendship kindle edition by monroe, mary alice. Jul 28, 2017 drumroll please doors are now open for the fall season of the mmd book club. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book club. There are some fabulous authors and books on the list so pick these up and then join me for the conversation.

A good way to get the proper mindset for this is to make sure you have a few good books handy. Here you can see what my reallife book club is reading, or has read. Getting book club discussions started are often the hardest part of the book club meeting. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Here are a few of our recent favorite nonfiction books for book clubs. 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. 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. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. Dec 29, 2016 the book club offers several types of programs. The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017. August book club discussion topic all good books blog. Yes, one of the best things about being part of a book club is reading books you wouldn. Its a book that makes you think about lifes possibilities and regrets.

Martins griffin with a fresh take on the concept of a fishbowl existence, little ian the goldfish takes a leap out of a highrise apartment building and gets a peek at the residents lives as he makes his way down. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 20 based on our 20 survey results. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. Most book club programs start promptly at noon, but please arrive at 11. Jul 16, 2017 the all good books group will meet a week later than usual in august on the 17th rather than the 10th at 7 pm in the community of christ church library 7842 mission road, prairie village, ks to discuss the magic hour by kristin hannah. Shop online for our annual print editions, which include book overviews, suggested discussion topics and discussion questions for all our annual books. 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. 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.

Home book club reading recommendations check out the lists below for your next reading inspiration. The goldfinch book club discussion questions arlenes book club. Book club list book chatter book chatter chatting with. If you want to get lost in discussion in your group. 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. Switching between 1955 and 2017, pulp fictionthe medium, not the. Weve compiled julies 10 top picks for the year to dateall available in paperback and sure to get your group talking. Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips. Noma book club sets 2017 schedule and reading list new. Our 23 hour meetings are primarily a social gathering with a mere 10 minute discussion about the book snuck somewhere in the middle.

Jan 26, 2016 im not in a coed book club, but these sound great for any book club. 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. Turners book club armagh a bookclub based in armagh, established in 2012 and have read 62 books as of the end of 2017. But its also the perfect time to curl up with some hot tea and a good book, take a break, rest a little and read. Whether in person or online, theyre the perfect place to read great books with great book nerds, and dive. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. July 10, 2017 book lists, bookclubs, everything books, life style blog.

I host the club on goodreads and each month you get the chance to ask authors questions. Book club members and voracious readers alike will find something to pique their interest. Aug 24, 2017 for their autumn 2017 book club, richard and judy have picked ali lands explosive debut. My mom, my sisters, my nieces, and i started the three. My book club read searching for pilar by patricia hunt holmes, published in april by river grove books. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Suggest books that your group has read that led to a lively discussion, whether people. Join the book club discussion in the year of epic reads facebook group. Keep the mood of the club in mind when selecting the book. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. A bookclub based in armagh, established in 2012 and have read 62 books as of the end of 2017. There are a lot of devastating moments that will make you take a step back and think and cry about lifeand your mother.

Its time to start planning your book club lineup for 2017. Book clubs choose what to read based on a mix of factors. 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. A favorite read of my culinary book club was animal, vegetable, miracle. Take a look at some of the most highly rated new books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

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. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Harris delivers mischief and murder to an english prep school in different class, a delightfully malicious view of privileged students with overly active imaginations. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. Black chaulk and one second after this is the first ive heard of this book sound like ones everyone might go for. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. But it can be overwhelming to find great book club ideas. Wednesday, january 18, 2017 rocket boys aka october sky by homer hickam memoirnonfiction. Im very excited to share with you my chbc picks for 2017. Recommended to book clubs by 8 of 8 members new york times bestseller an extraordinary insight into life under one of the worlds most ruthless and secretive dictatorships and the story of one womans terrifying struggle to avoid capturerepatriation and guide her family to freedom. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides.

Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Books unleashed monthly updates on the bestsellers, whats hot and whats new in the book world. Their love has soured, and melinda takes pleasure in flaunting her many affairs to her husband. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Updated 522020 new books to watch for brand new releases previous lists of new books.

Sounds like life of pi, but in this tall tale form the seas, parts of the story are retold in his adult. The goldfinch book club discussion questions arlenes. Wading through recommendations from friends and family alike is not for the faint of heart so weve culled a select dozen novels that we suggest should be at the top of your to consider pile. Stay in the loop with reading group choices, get notified about the release of our print editions, and receive handy materials from our publishing partners. One book club with which im intimately acquainted chose barkskins by annie proulx 736 pages, with less than stellar results. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. We meet once a year to select books for the entire year which is a little different from how other clubs choose their books. But there are ways to work around the holiday crush.

For all of you in reading groups and need guidance to select your next group. Use our tags to filter books and find the perfect read for yourself or someone you love. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. If youre looking for a novel to spark lively discussion, check out our best book club books 2017 list. All of these book studies can be done either in a small group setting or as an individual.

Feb 03, 2018 the new adult book club is a huge community of readers on goodreads, who enjoy reading and discussing new adult literature na books are essentially ya books with slightly more mature themes and. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Nov 10, 2016 this entry was posted in authors, books, fiction, nonfiction, reading and tagged book club picks for 2017, book list, books to discuss, top ten books by rosemary wolfe, nochargebookbunch. Mount prospect public library book discussion questions. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Deep water by patricia highsmith melinda van allen is beautiful, headstrong and sexy. Every year, area clubs invariably ask us to suggest short books for holiday reading. But her club isnt the only one that can turn a small publication into a bestseller. Alix, one of our book club members read this book this year and loved it. We try to provide as many as we can an in a timely manner on our discussion questions page, but most of the time discussion questions arent. One of the most beloved bestsellers in years, rocket boys is a uniquely american memoira powerful coming of age story at the dawn of the 1960s, of a mothers love and a fathers fears, of a group of young men who dreamed of launching rockets into outer space. Best book club picks on abebooks shop for books, art.

After all, variety is the spice of life and of any respectable book club. And even if frankies struggles with the good ol boys at her elite prep school arent directly applicable for all readers, the idea of finding oneself transcends the. 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. Oct 22, 2018 safari club sassy divas book club sistas with books sisters book club smarty pants soul sistas summer book club sweet potato queens terrific morrison the book chicks the book cover girls the bookbags the bookies the bookworms the good book club the ladys lair book club the lolas the nerd herds the reading cafe the red stiletto book club the. Jan 11, 2017 the all good books group will meet to discuss the autobiography of eleanor roosevelt on thursday, january 12, 2017 in the community of christ church library 7842 mission road, prairie village, ks at 7 pm. Our oneofakind online community makes it easy to connect with fellow bookish kindred spirits for fun, for encouragement, and for a more fulfilling reading experience. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.

This list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. The story slides between 2017 and 2018, encouraging questions to kiss questions. Why not consider setting aside 30 minutes for social conversation, and then 60 or 90 minutes for book discussion. History of wolves by emily fridlund paperback nov 7, 2017. And remember to check out our other book resources. And lucky you if you have a fireplace, even better. Here are 25 books we suggest as good book club choices. Many book clubs turn more into a social hour than an intelligent conversation on books. Btw if you are looking to buy this book and would like a book box with things relating to this book check out litjoy crates koa crate. Alice hoffmans most recent novel was one of the most magical, sad, and beautiful stories about love and survival that ive ever read. Book club suggestions 2017 2018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list.

As joseph addison said, reading is to the mind what exercise is to the brain. As a librarian, i ran many a book club with teenagers who were eager to talk about ya books that fell all over the map. We know that many of you were not able to join us in new york, and we want to give you the opportunity to see all of the wonderful titles that were presented at the event. Books 12 big fiction reads every book club will love in 2019. A world war ii story of survival, resilien laura hillenbrand laura hillenbrand. Oct 09, 2017 we have included a good mix of fiction and nonfiction and tossed in a mystery and a thriller while were at it. Wed talk about paranormal romance reads and then the following meeting, wed dig into a deep, dark thriller. Published by flatiron books weighty themes such as motherhood and reincarnation carry this delicate tale of a young boy and an eccentric professor and the mission that brings them together. Ive also tried to mostly pick books that have been out for a year or two to make it easier to find them at the library, but thought. Some of the studies have a unique study guide that must be purchased separately. 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. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemptionunbroken. Annies mother is on trial accused of being a serial killer.

Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Best book club books guaranteed to get people talking. Annie has been given a new name and a foster family to look after her and prepare her for the trial. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction. Our souls at night by kent haruf mount prospect public library book discussion questions. This months moms book nook selection is by swedish author, fredrik backman. A users guide to the chakra system llewellyns new age serieswheels of life.

Aug 21, 2017 ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Book club reading recommendations the american writers. If youve got suggestions to share, please do post at the bottom. In every issue of bookpage, book clubs columnist julie hale points readers to new paperback releases ideal for reading group discussion, designating one as her top pick of the month. The time is now for the discussion of race in our countrys history, where. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. I decided to come up with a generic list of book club questions to compel us to dig deeper than did you like the book.