Nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. May, 2015 discussion questions discussion questions from gail bowen 1. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and im. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and im sure that will lead to great conversations. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers.
Book club book suggestions for 2016 huffpost canada life. Dec 08, 2015 nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. Top 20 female characters who show how strong girls are. Book suggestions for their next reading, socializing among varying grades and social circles. Dec 06, 2014 looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. The majority of my book club attendees are not white, so it makes zero sense to read books mostly about white characters. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. Each year on this site, i share two of the emails that i send to my book club, which now reaches 8,000 people each month. So im sharing with you the 20 best book club suggestions to get your book club talking. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads.
Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. Our library hasnt had a book club for youthteens in a very long time. Here are the top bookclub picks of 2015, summarized in emoji. What was the impetus behind starting a teen book club at your library. Favorite books reading group choices book club recommendations. 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. In the opening paragraph of the handmaids tale, margaret atwoods protagonist describes the gymnasium that houses the women being reeducated by the totalitarian christian theocracy that has overthrown the u. Apr 02, 20 10 books to wake up your book club showing slide 1 of 10 if your book club is in a rut, youre not alone. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. The book of the month club is an extremely popular book club with a vast selection of fiction, nonfiction and classics on topics such as biography, business and career, cooking. May 2015 guide amnesty international book club canada. Check out what several of us at the hub have to say about ours. I dont participate every week, but i join in when i find the prompt interesting. The book is available now on apple books in both e book and audiobook formats. My wife joined a book club this year, which has improved my reading no. These are all books that i think will entertain its readers, challenge them to think in new ways and facilitate lively discussions. Books for all ages new members save 20% off jigsaw puzzles. In november 15 we published part 1 of best books for book clubs in 2016. From historical fiction to speculative fiction, these books tell stories of ordinary and extraordinary lives that explore the worlds of art, war and so much more. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life.
A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. These contemporary stories are a fantastic place to start. While i spent most of the year deep in books from 2015, some of my. This year i read 82 books, down from 103 last year. So to help you lovereading has decided to lend a hand by, each month, selecting a number of books we feel are perfect and will give your group a rewarding discussion as well as a rewarding read. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. 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 20 best book club suggestions to get your book club talking. Want great book recommendations in your inbox every week. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Oprah announces olive, again by elizabeth strout, as the latest selection for oprahs book club.
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. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and. Jan 30, 2020 since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. So interesting youll save the relationship gossip for later. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. Dec 11, 2015 ever wanted to start a teen book club at your library. 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. Top ten book club picks for 2015 wrapped up in books.
All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, the light between oceans by. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. Its easy to get overwhelmed by bestseller lists, because there just isnt enough time in the day to read every hot new book. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Top ten tuesday is a book blogging prompt hosted by the broke and the bookish. Looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 20 based on our 20 survey results. 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. Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. All have published in paperback since september 2014, or will do by march 2015.
Not much happens in the beginning of the story, but i was so busy reveling in. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. Read an exclusive excerpt from elizabeth strouts olive, again. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Book clubs 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. Book club suggestions 20172018 the seattle public library. Timeless chapter books every child should read at least once. Since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. The book is available now on apple books in both ebook and audiobook formats. Jan 29, 2009 need a little inspiration for your book club s next read.
Heres every captivating book in the wings of fire series. Im thrilled that i did because it ended up being one of the best books i read in 2015. Of course, if you are in a book group, choosing what to read next can be a serious matter as not every book has subject matter that can really be dicussed. This underscored for me how important it is to feature diverse books. Between nearconstant recommendations of amazing memoirs, new sequels and a terrifyingly long list of bookmarked internet longreads, it can. 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. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business.
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. Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas. Give em something to talk about making suggestions for your book club can be risky business. Mostly fiction, youll also find a handful of carefully selected nonfiction and young adult recommendations. All of the harry potter books your kid could wish for. Grab some friends, choose a book, and get started on your book club today. We love this standalone by the brilliant author of the shatter me series. Now, with her new partnership with apple, oprahs book club is experiencing a new chapter, which began with the selection of tanehisi coates the water dancer, and continued with olive, again. Maybe youre a bookclub devotee, or maybe youre using your new years resolutions as incentive to finally, finally start one. Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read.
1636 1165 576 1123 611 72 1289 1326 21 995 1162 1315 411 399 320 577 1452 378 105 1175 361 632 757 1164 487 1276 815 1119 1363 1181 634 291 1388