But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. Note that these titles, while popular in 2008, can be from any year a list of just new in 2008 titles is coming soon. 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. Oprahs first selection was a suspenseful and moving story about the disappearance of a child and the family suffering that follows. 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. We meet once a year to select books for the entire year which is a little different from how other clubs choose their books. Book club fiction nathan bransford writing, book editing, publishing. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemptionunbroken. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. The book club skillfully weaves the individual story threads into a warm, unified whole that will appeal to readers who enjoy multifaceted relationship novels with strong women protagonists. A great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 shades of grey in their monthly 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. Jan 30, 2020 for her first selection of the new chapter of oprahs book club with apple, oprah selected tanehisi coates first novel, the water dancer. Lynn nearys 09 picks what makes a good bookclub selection. In the past, weve done family reunion book clubs and if we did another one, this would be in my top three book club suggestions for sure. Monday, july 14, 2008 book club discussion questions for change of heart discuss the irony of kurt nealon telling june that people are never who you think they are. If you would like to use our services to place holds on your upcoming book club titles, please use the links below. Book club master book list 2008 edition 1 the 2008 book club master book list grouped into a few categories, and sorted by authors name. Home book discussion groups libguides at american library. The purpose of this club is to enjoy and discuss books in a relaxed setting.
Yes, its a nice, highminded idea to join a book group, a way to make friends and read books that might otherwise sit untouched. Interview them briefly about the types of books they like to read, and why theyre interested in joining a book club. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Book clubs are an extremely important market for publishers, so much so that books that would appeal to. The map of salt and stars by zeyn joukhadar 5 stars. Mar 24, 2020 the deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard. Npr picks the years best books, including fiction, history, cooking, graphic novels. When prospective members contact you for more information, explain the purpose of the book club and the number of members youre looking for. Oprahs book club2008, oprahs book club, books barnes. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity.
When breath becomes air by paul kalanithi this memoir published after the authors early death from lung cancer will basically rip your heart out, but also make you so glad to be alive. The book was made into a movie in 1999 that starred michelle pfeiffer and whoopi goldberg. Oprahs new book club selection, hidden valley road by bestselling author robert kolker, tells the heartrending story of a midcentury american family with 12 children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia, that became sciences great hope in the quest to understandand even curethe disease. Book club central will be a repository of resources on book clubs from tools to start and maintain your club to recommendations on books, as well as fun ideas like food pairings for.
Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and im sure that will lead to great conversations. From this experience, i have discovered 10 unique ways that clubs. The warmth of other suns by isabel wilkerson 4 stars. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Mar 19, 2014 leslie sansom, who runs the virtual reading group the dirty girls book club, says other titles that may appeal to those new to the genre include gabriels inferno, by sylvain reynard, and the. When i create a custom kit for a book club, i ask the club member to.
Book club trouble often has little to do with books the new york. Looking for a book to jumpstart discussion with your tweens and teens. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. Book club central, or bcc, will bring a world of information to book lovers, book clubs, libraries, and anyone who wants to increase their enjoyment of reading. When oprah winfrey named a specific translation of tolstoy classic anna karenina to her book club list in 2004, publisher penguin immediately increased its print run. Grab my latest e book to help you organize the chaos in your mind and life. 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.
The most popular reads of 2008 from the editors of reading group guides. This book club is an open forum that you can contribute in the comments section. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Theres a great website called reading group guides and every year, their editors are kind enough to collate the most popular reads among their hundreds of member book clubs. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discussions, and foster community. A users guide to the chakra system llewellyns new age serieswheels of life. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 2008 based on our 2008 survey results. Picking your book club books for the year can be a daunting decision. 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. Go ahead and copy these awesome book club suggestions from the peanut blossom online book club.
The drought in kiewarra has wrecked almost everything, most especially the economy. Awakening to your lifes purpose oprahs book club, selection 61. Jun 06, 2015 so whether your book club enjoys paperback romances, biographies and memoirs, family drama, murder mystery, or something in between, here are 11 book club books for your next allgals gathering. The help by kathryn stockett, the kite runner by khaled. You can feel the parched earth crunch under your feet in this spellbinding mystery set in the hinterlands of australia. Launched in october 2008, the club highlights 12 debut writers over the course of a year. 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.
A world war ii story of survival, resilien laura hillenbrand laura hillenbrand. Book club book suggestions for 2016 huffpost canada life. We read only fun books that make our members rediscover their love of reading. Library journal on the book club skyward is a soaring, passionate story of loneliness and pain and the simple ability of love to heal and transcend both. The care and feeding of ravenously hungry girls by. Best books to read for a great book club discussion. 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. Hi seniors, for our integrated arts, literature and technology course, we are going to play around with the world of blogging. Book club reading list one year of books for reading groups. The 20 best book club suggestions that will get your book. Also, were publishing this list without any book descriptions. November 19, 2008 get all of nprs 2008 best book recommendations in. Or something you could use for a kidfriendly book club choice.
Type in a keyword, phrase, or exact wording and you will be directed to the results. Book club help the huntley area public library strives to provide the most convenient hold system possible for area book clubs. Book movement get the top 100 book recommendations from. Check back next week for more fun reading suggestions. These book recommendations originally appeared in womans world magazines book club section. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. So whether your book club enjoys paperback romances, biographies and memoirs, family drama, murder mystery, or something in between, here are. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. Jan 14, 2017 when oprah winfrey named a specific translation of tolstoy classic anna karenina to her book club list in 2004, publisher penguin immediately increased its print run by 800,000. Here you can see what my reallife book club is reading, or has read. Book club suggestions recommendations for womens book. Leslie sansom, who runs the virtual reading group the dirty girls book club, says other titles that may appeal to those new to the genre include gabriels inferno, by sylvain reynard, and the. The best books from oprahs book club 2020 best products.
The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. For her first selection of the new chapter of oprahs book club with apple, oprah selected tanehisi coates first novel, the water dancer. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. Mar 23, 2016 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. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the supplier. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. This kit contains helpful directions for starting a book club and includes question cards, bookmarks and activity cards. If you are starting a book club yourself, you may need some ideas for creating a fun group that people will come back to time after time. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. The 20 best book club suggestions to get your book club talking. 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.
If you are interested in writing a post for the book, please email me. The latest by one of americas great living masters of the lyric poemmerwins best book in a decadefinds the poet reflecting movingly on his own. Then look no further this list is full of great titles to talk about. Suggestions for being a good listener and participant are also included to encourage children to talk about what they are reading. We write about products we think our readers will like. Jan 29, 2009 a great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. The odyssey follows the story of hiram walker, a young man born as a slave on a plantation in virginia who has been gifted a mysterious, magical power that eventually saves his life when he nearly drowns in a river. The book is elizabeth strouts followup to her 2008 pulitzer prizewinning book olive kitteridge. 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. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. For her first selection of the new chapter of oprahs book club with apple, oprah selected tanehisi coates first novel. Book club suggestions recommendations for womens book clubs.
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