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Check out our favorite books from 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008. Check out the favorite books reading group choices. Nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. A man called ove by fredrik backman, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the nightingale by kristin hannah, th. I thought long and hard about this list, and there are so many wonderful books ive read through the. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. My book club read searching for pilar by patricia hunt holmes, published in april by river grove books. Book clubs and their reading lists for 201920 cfuw markham. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. I hope you find many gems for your upcoming book club meetings. A man called ove by fredrik backman, all the light we cannot. 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. Sep 16, 2015 10 books to get your book club talking what makes a good book club book.

The 20 best book club suggestions to get your book club talking. Here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of. What has your group read lately that youd recommend. Dec 07, 2015 the deliberate readers 2016 book club selections, with a bit of background as to why each book was selected. 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.

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 it would be fun to have one newer one on the list. 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. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. In november 15 we published part 1 of best books for book clubs in 2016. 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. 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. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. Book club book suggestions for 2016 huffpost canada life. Jan 20, 2016 12 books sure to create great discussions. While i spent most of the year deep in books from 2015, some of my. Under the udala trees by chinelo okparanta paperback sep 2016. Jan 2016 book club update university of minnesota retirees. Its finally fall, and for us that means back to book club. Like this year, well be discussing each months book in our closed facebook group.

Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. Obviously the bible is the most life changing book ive ever read, so since thats a given i decided to. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Book club suggestions 2017 fiction this is how it always is by laurie frankel 2017 his is how a family keeps a secretand how that secret ends up keeping them. Alix, one of our book club members read this book this year and loved it. The waterstones book club brings together the very best of new paperback releases. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Fiction, young adult, classics, non fiction and historical fiction. Jul 28, 2017 were making a change that takes effect this fall. This months moms book nook selection is by swedish author, fredrik backman.

Scroll down to see this months picks, and let us know if youve also read any of them in the comments. 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. My wife joined a book club this year, which has improved my reading no end. And i usually have difficulty stomaching war books. We narrowed down our huge list of to reads and picked 12 books that we will read next year for book club. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, the light between oceans by. Nov 17, 2016 its only november, but its time to look ahead to next years book club. 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. The secret to a perfect cheesecake for your book club party. Here are our reading groups favorite young adult books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. You want to pick a discussionworthy book, so we decided to make it.

Mystery book club the sleuths sep 4 metropolis by philip kerr oct 2 once upon a river by diane setterfield. The deliberate reader because great books shouldnt be hard to find. Wednesday, january 18, 2017 rocket boys aka october sky by homer hickam memoirnonfiction. Jan 29, 2016 best book club choices 2016 december and january were good reading months for my book club. Dec 07, 2016 best books of 2016 to give and receive. 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. 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. 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. So im sharing with you the 20 best book club suggestions to get your book club talking. January animal vegetable miracle by barbara kingsolver why did i select it. 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. Bookworms tend to be an introverted bunch and sometimes it is difficult getting book club members to come up with lively discussion about a particular book i know it is for me anyway. Thanks for letting me know about our october book not showing on the list shannon, it must have gotten deleted somehow but ive fixed it.

The books parallel storyline is set decades later, when ruths pregnant niece sets out. I love to read so my reading tastes are pretty broad, but today im suggesting historical fiction always a great book club choice. Dec 22, 2015 introducing the 2016 nancy ray book club. Deep water by patricia highsmith melinda van allen is beautiful, headstrong and sexy. See more ideas about good books, books to read and novels. We are so excited for these books and cant wait to share our book club ideas with you. 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. Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2016 based on our. Noma book club sets 2018 reading list and schedule new.

Ccc bookclub list 2016 share book recommendations with. I mean, besides the wine and cheese, the real purpose of the meeting is to talk about the fantastic book you read. Take a look at some of our picks for recently published books we think would make for great book club selections. The meeting location is the 1666 coffman building, which is on larpenteur avenue near the st. Marlboroughs book club picks next years choices the marlborough library book club which welcomes new members has a social hour at which next. Most book club programs start promptly at noon, but please come at 11. 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. Their love has soured, and melinda takes pleasure in flaunting her many affairs to her husband. Here you can see what my reallife book club is reading, or has read. Each month book club reads artrelated fiction and nonfiction, and engages in discussion groups, curatorial programs and field trips correlating with each book. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of you looking to take a recommendation from o herself.

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. The second book we read is the help by kathryn stockett. Im reposting in september because so many book clubs meet for an academic year, starting in the fall. This weeks topic is books youd want to read with your book club, which is perfect for me, because i have two new book clubs this year. 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. December and january were good reading months for my book club. Its perfect for a book club because people will take. 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. 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. The only thing we would ask the voracious reader is perhaps when she asks for suggestions she can start a. The deliberate readers 2016 book club selections, with a bit of background as to why each book was selected. We asked members of the buzzfeed community to recommend books to start a book club with. Dreyfous library, the book club is an informal group that meets monthly, along with field trips and meet the author events. Fikry by gabrielle zevin and norwegian by night by derek b.

Popular book club 2016 books share book recommendations. 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. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. 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. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran essential resource to help guide your selections. Here we present the cream of the crop for early 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.

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. Book of the month club began in 1926 as a way to generate interest in recent publications. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Diboll circle, city park new orleans, louisiana 70124 map ph. 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. How to choose great book club books books on the table. Youre welcome to join us for one month or all twelve. The best books from oprahs book club 2020 best products. Book club 2016 shelf share book recommendations with. Book club list book chatter book chatter chatting with. And we are a local book club that posts about our over the top book club meetings. 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. Join noma staff and fellow book lovers as we read and discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art, artists, art museums, nomas collections and exhibitions. Im thrilled youll be reading along, i love hearing input from people on our instagram account.

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. This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal and would. Nov 17, 2017 join noma staff and fellow book lovers as we read and discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art, artists, art museums, nomas collections and exhibitions. Want great book recommendations in your inbox every week. Book clubs and their reading lists for 201920 cfuw. Top ten tuesday is a book blogging prompt hosted by the broke and the bookish. Wednesday, january 20, 2016 the boys in the boat by daniel james brown nonfiction.

I dont participate every week, but i join in when i find the prompt interesting. Indigenous literature and authors 201920 see list under advocacy. Yes, one of the best things about being part of a book club is reading books you wouldn. Nov 17, 2015 i hope you find many gems for your upcoming book club meetings. The help is not only the first novel from mississippis stockett, but her first book of any kind. 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. We meet once a year to select books for the entire year which is a little different from how other clubs choose their books. For octobers installment of the cut book club, were reading inventive historical fiction, acclaimed shortstory collections, and memoirs by inspiring women. Best book club picks on abebooks shop for books, art. For my 30th year i turn 30 on the very last day 2016, ive decided to reread all of my most lifechanging books. Top ten book club picks for 2015 wrapped up in books. 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. H ow to encourage a lively discussion at a book club meeting can be a challenge. Take a look at some of our picks for recently published books we.