Jan 15, 2012 please let me know the titles and authors of books you have used in your book clubs that meet these criteria. The first book we discussed was, the tall pine polka, by lorna landvik. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. Fast forward to spring 2010 i recently read a book clubs favorite book list and thought it would be an excellent idea to pose this question to my friends. See more ideas about good books, books to read and my books. From author interviews and excerpts to recipes and writing tips, the reading group planner is the perfect way to enrich your understanding and enhance your experience of some truly incredible books. One book club with which im intimately acquainted chose barkskins by annie proulx 736 pages, with less than stellar results.
Were always in the mood for a good thriller here in the living book club, and october feels like the perfect time to cozy up and get a little spooked with a great read. Ten short books that will spark lively book club discussion. When shes not watching melodramatic television or reading magical realism, shes reading memoir, watching the great british bake off, or eating her way around new york. 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, history, health and fitness, humor, and much more. 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. Put them all together and thats our idea of a good time, tbh. Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh, sometimes humorous descriptions provoked deep discussions in our group. The book club collection provides twelve copies of a title to book clubs, other libraries and organizations. The bridgewater book club welcomes you to our site.
On wednesday, september 25, 2019 we will meet to discuss low men in yellow coats, a short story in the collection hearts in atlantis by stephen king. Nov 01, 2016 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. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. Vote for your favorite 15 in order to get the books on the list, i have to vote for all of them. How to choose great book club books books on the table.
Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. 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. Jun 21, 2010 our first official book discussion was in june 2001. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads.
Its finally fall, and for us that means back to book club. 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. 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. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers. Here you will find information about the upcoming meetings, be able to submit a book for consideration by the club, and view and search for books previously read by the club. The untold story of those who survived the great american dust bowl by. Jean hanff korelitzs you should have known came out just yesterday in paperback and it is sharply observant, and filled with moments you wont see coming. Weekly book lists of exciting new releases, bestsellers, classics, and more. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. Looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015.
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. Jan 07, 2014 here are their picks for the 10 best books released in january 2014, with thoughts on each from amazon editorial director sara nelson. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The series also features more fiction by lawrence friedman, including an unnatural death and death of a wannabe. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Ccc book club list 2014 time to choose our books for 2014, please add your favorites or let me know them and i will add. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. Dec 08, 2015 nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. Jan 14, 2017 the plot of the book has each member of the club presenting the book that means the most to them in their lives, so book clubs are sure to take note and find some more books to read within the. Its hard to choose only 12 books to discuss as a group so i need your help to make sure we pick the best 12 for 2014. 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.
Back in january of 2014, i wrote 10 books you need to read in 2014 based on a mix of books i love because they are my crazy style scififantasydystopian fiction and some of our book club books that really wowed me last year. Here are their picks for the 10 best books released in january 2014, with thoughts on each from amazon editorial director sara nelson. Packed with excellent reading selections, the planner also includes bonus content including recipes, author interviews, and book excerpts to help you both discover new reads and enhance your 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. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Im reposting in september because so many book clubs meet for an academic year, starting in the fall. Masterpiece launches book club the great books foundation. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran essential resource to help guide your selections. 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. Weve pulled together book club questions and topics for each book to get the discussion started and you can also vote for your favourite book from the list. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, the husbands secret by liane moriarty, the goldfinch by donna tartt, me before.
Jan 06, 2016 one of our favorite television programs, pbss masterpiece, recently launched a book club for bookloving fans. Jan 30, 2020 oaktons great books book club discussion group announces its september reading selection. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 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. Oct 09, 2015 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 more on this later. Welcome to the first meeting of nprs new 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 book club. Book club collection list book club collection list catalog book club collection list with descriptions book club sets are located at one of three libraries. If youre looking for a fiction title for your book club that will provide plenty of material for discussion, here are 72 possibilities.
A sweeping historical novel based on the extraordinary life and times of belle cora, the daughter of a new york merchant who went on to become a millworker, a prostitute, a notorious madam, a murderess, and eventually one of san franciscos richest and most revered dowagers. Features will include recommended reading related to current masterpiece shows, insights into what cast and crew are reading, related recipes perfect forcontinue reading. For our complete listing of books read since our inception over 25 years ago, please visit our website at. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. 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. Were reading hector tobars account of 33 men who were trapped for 69 days in a chilean mine. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Dec 11, 2014 welcome to the first meeting of nprs new book club. Jan 29, 2009 a great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level.