Aug 30, 2014 i originally posted my tips for choosing book club books in february probably not the month when most book clubs are deciding what to read for the upcoming year. The underground railroad pulitzer prize winner national book award winner oprahs book club. 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. The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017 new york post. I mean, besides the wine and cheese, the real purpose of the meeting is to talk about the fantastic book you read. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2016 based on our 2016 survey results. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content. 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. From thrillers and fantasy to drama and adventure, books are a great way to keep you entertained for hours. Type in a keyword, phrase, or exact wording and you will be directed to the results. If youre a member of a book club, the beginning of the year often means deciding on at least the first few books youll be tackling, if not the entire. So to have your conversation started at your book club, we recommend you to check these book club novels of.
Favorite books reading group choices book club recommendations. 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. Of course, best book club choices will be a good choice which touches the heart and strike the emotions while reading those books. A man called ove by fredrik backman, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the nightingale by kristin hannah, th. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. Instead choose a unique theme for your bookworm gang.
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. Fiction, young adult, classics, non fiction and historical fiction. 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. Popular book club 2016 books share book recommendations. Check out our list of this years biggest book club books below. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Jan 20, 2016 12 books sure to create great discussions. From evocative novels about love, life and family to true stories full of conversationsparking hot topics, weve got the best book recommendations for every type of reader and reading group. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. Because no one will ever read this book upon my suggestion without social pressure.
Check back regularly as new lists will be added and existing lists updated. Book clubs and their reading lists for 201920 cfuw markham. Obviously the bible is the most life changing book ive ever read, so since thats a given i decided to not include it in the list. This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal and. The meeting location is the 1666 coffman building, which is on larpenteur avenue near the st. At target, find a wide range of books to choose from including poetry books, cookbooks and selfimprovement books. Sep 10 rules of civility by amor towles oct 1 kingdom of the blind by louise penny nov 8 moon tiger by penelope lively dec 3 educated by tara westover jan 7 stranger in the woods. We asked members of the buzzfeed community to recommend books to start a book club with. It was published in 2016, and i just read it this summer. 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. Nov 17, 2015 i hope you find many gems for your upcoming book club meetings. The new york times, the trollingtrendpiece factory of record, took a deep look into the wild world of book clubs for men.
For additional book club recommendations, check out my. See more ideas about book worms, books to read and good books. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. 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. American dirt, dear edward, the nickel boys, the family upstairs, and the testaments.
Wednesday, january 20, 2016 the boys in the boat by daniel james brown nonfiction. In the year 2016, there were many books which touched our hearts either by striking the emotional chords or by making us ponder over the social issues such as justice, class, and race. Its always difficult understatement when we choose our books to read for the next year, especially when i make sure our selection has a mix of. A man called ove by fredrik backman, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the nightingale by kristin hannah.
Under the udala trees by chinelo okparanta paperback sep 2016. Im reposting in september because so many book clubs meet for an academic year, starting in the fall. Jan 29, 2016 best book club choices 2016 december and january were good reading months for my book club. Oct 16, 2015 72 great nonfiction titles for book clubs october 16, 2015 by sheila 5 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. Thanks to emma watson, book clubs are super cool again.
Ccc bookclub list 2016 please choose your top 15 books for 2016. See more ideas about good books, novels and book club recommendations. You can click on the amazon or indiebound links, and start reading right away. The deliberate reader because great books shouldnt be hard to find. The books parallel storyline is set decades later, when ruths pregnant niece sets out.
Ellen silva designed by david eads, juan elosua and clinton king published dec. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. Deep water by patricia highsmith melinda van allen is beautiful, headstrong and sexy. Nov 15, 2016 suggestions for group or individual book club reads. We meet once a year to select books for the entire year which is a little different from how other clubs choose their books. 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.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Many books have reading guides at the end of the book that are perfect to use for your book club. I thought long and hard about this list, and there are so many wonderful books ive read through the. If youre a member of a book club, the beginning of the year often means deciding on at least the first few books youll be tackling, if not the entire 12 months. We know that many of you were not able to join us this year in chicago, and we want to give you the opportunity to see all of the amazing titles that were presented at the. A gripping novel of romance, intrigue and the secrets of a vintage parisian dress. See more ideas about book club, book club suggestions, books to read. Share 8 best book club books ive read so far this year.
Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away. Reading group choices features a curated collection of the latest book recommendations. 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. Each month book club reads artrelated fiction and nonfiction, and engages in discussion groups, curatorial programs and field trips correlating with each book. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Dear bookbrowser, choosing books for book club is no easy feat.
Reese witherspoon is a selfdescribed bookworm, and even has her own book club on instagram. Out of the depths of the depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of timesthe improbable, intimate account of how nine workingclass boys from the american west showed the world at the 1936 olympics in berlin what true grit really meant. I hope you find many gems for your upcoming book club meetings. The only thing we would ask the voracious reader is perhaps when she asks for suggestions she can start a book club hashtag for her followers. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes.
Get great book recommendations delivered to your inbox. Dec 22, 2015 introducing the 2016 nancy ray book club. Most book club programs start promptly at noon, but please come at 11. But your book club can still fall into a rut once in a while. Its perfect for a book club because people will take. Delicious reads possible book club picks 2016 83 books. I feel that there arent very many books out there right now that deal with this subject matter. If not, you can visit the publisher or authors website and find. How to choose great book club books books on the table. Go ahead and copy these awesome book club suggestions from the peanut blossom online book club. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. Whether youre picking your book club suggestions as a group or looking for the best book club books to choose from for an individual choice, these 29 options will have you covered.
This months moms book nook selection is by swedish author, fredrik backman. Here you can see what my reallife book club is reading, or has read. Dec 07, 2016 best books of 2016 to give and receive. You want to pick a discussionworthy book, so we decided to make it. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. In fact, we use to add book clubs that have marvelous collections of interesting books to read often. Get book recommendations we tailor em just for you. Not sure about including nonfiction in your book club selections. Dec 08, 2015 nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Book club book suggestions for 2016 huffpost canada life. Produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey executive producer.
Nprs book concierge our guide to 2016 s great reads. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Reading about another time and place another culture and in some cases a completely different thought process can fire up emotions and with that comes great book club conversation. Fosters attempts to live like various animals is my book of the year. Their love has soured, and melinda takes pleasure in flaunting her many affairs to her husband. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. You have to pick a challenging book worthy of discussion, yet something that members will enjoy reading. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Ccc bookclub list 2016 share book recommendations with. The deliberate readers 2016 book club selections, with a bit of background as to why each book was selected.
Suggestions, grieving mother, find a book, quick reads, local library, books 2016. For our complete listing of books read since our inception over 25 years ago, please visit our website at see more ideas about books, reading lists and reading. Great book club picks for fallwinter 2016 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 th. Book club members and voracious readers alike will find something to pique their interest. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, the light between oceans by. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. H ow to encourage a lively discussion at a book club meeting can be a challenge.
Plus, get a free ebook when you join our mailing list. The critics had their say, now its time for readers to pick their books of the year. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. And if you need still more ideas, many of the authors. Fikry by gabrielle zevin and norwegian by night by derek b. Weve picked out some of our favorite novels from this past year. For my 30th year i turn 30 on the very last day 2016, ive decided to reread all of my most lifechanging books. Jan 2016 book club update university of minnesota retirees. 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. If youre struggling to make inspired choices, definitely dont stick with those ya books or motivational best sellers that everyone is reading.
See more ideas about good books, books to read and novels. Check out this list finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes. Since the group has just formed and i dont have a good feel for eveyones likes and dislikes, im hoping to choose a title that has broad appeal. 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. 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. All of our recommendations are available in a variety of formats. The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Men, you see, belong to book clubs too book clubs with extremely masculine names like the man book club and the international ultra manly book club. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down. Ghost story, by peter straub i couldnt put it down. Suggest one of these titles at your next meeting and sign up for our book club card with special borrowing privileges. When the weather is cool its time to make a cup of hot cocoa and snuggle up in a blanket with a good book. Alix, one of our book club members read this book this year and loved it.
Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Dec 07, 2015 the deliberate readers 2016 book club selections, with a bit of background as to why each book was selected. Picking your book club books for the year can be a daunting decision. Here we present the cream of the crop for early 2016. 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. When you choose a popular book club book, you can often find a wealth of book discussion questions already written for you. Book club reads 2016 public library of cincinnati and. I love to read so my reading tastes are pretty broad, but today im suggesting historical fiction always a great book club choice. 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.