From classics to romance, find a book that will sweep you off your feet. Considering how my whole life sometimes feels like a book club, i wanted to share a few of the best books to spark discussion. Here are a dozen recommendations for your book club to read in 2014. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. From where we stand, books are an essential key to healthy living. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. If youre looking to read some of the best selling books of this year, explore the titles on the new york times best sellers list. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r.
If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. The 5 best book club books i read in 2018 off the shelf. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. John jacob astor and thomas jeffersons lost pacific empire. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic.
Vote for your favorite 15 in order to get the books on the list, i have. With maturity developing and a wide range of reading abilities among preteens and tweens, middle grade novels books for ages 9 and up begin to soar with welldeveloped fantastical worlds, a gentle increase in the complexities of social and emotional plot developments, smaller fonts, and more pages. In order to decide which are right for your book club, you can browse an excerpt of. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. But another celeb whose shown herself to have excellent taste is reese witherspoon. Oprahs book club was a book discussion club segment of the american talk show the oprah. Books at work brings the book club directly into your workplace. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. Possible 2014 book club picks 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. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Her book club, read with jenna, kicked off in march 2019 on the today show. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Twelve hilariously funny book club books tori leigh. I have been a part of one or more book clubs for over 20 years, and i have learned a few things about what makes a book club successful and how to get your book club talking. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. Want great book recommendations in your inbox every week.
Throw in a couple bottles of wine, a comfy couch, and your best girlfriends and youve got yourself a recipe for the perfect night. 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. When youre starting a digital book club, all the standard book club rules apply. A sweeping historical novel based on the extraordinary life and times of belle cora. A story of wealth, ambition, and survival by peter stark hardcover mar 2014. The best books to read are the ones that transport you to another world. And while the book club selections in this list might not be laughoutloud funny, theyre sure to bring a smile to your face. Obc has been a force in the literary world since its launch via the oprah winfrey show in 1996, and it recently turned a new chapter with a partnership with apple. 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. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, the husbands secret by liane moriarty, the goldfinch by donna tartt, me before.
Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. Teacher, author, advocate reading lists penny kittle. Should you ignore your 400page limit for the sake of discussing the goldfinch. 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. Reese witherspoons book club list all 35 book picks. 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. Looking to start 2020 off right with some excellent book club selections. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. 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. All have already published in hardcover and ebook, and all will publish in paperback between january and april 2014. The complete oprahs book club list early bird books. Nprs book concierge our guide to 2014 s great reads. When shes not watching melodramatic television or reading magical realism, shes reading memoir, watching the great british bake off.
Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. Oprahs book club has highlighted the best books to read since 1996. I love books great books books to read my books best book club books amazing books reading lists book lists best. Whether youre just beginning your morning or youre at the end of a long day, theres nothing like pouring a cup of tea and curling up in a quiet spot with a good book. Heres a complete list of every book recommended over the years, from. Ive provided links below to other good lists from which to find book club selections. For more than two decades, the oprah book club list has introduced 84 titles to our bookshelves, reigniting a passion for reading and. I participate in the long tweet book club, facebook live discussions, and one of my favorites, the monthly inperson meetups with the women ive met through the online newsletter girls night in. When the weather is warm, kick back and relax at the beach with summer books. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. I love a good wwii novel, but genre alliance aside, some of my best book discussions have been over lighthearted, realistically funny books. 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.
Khs library recommendations fiction and nonfiction trade and picture books for high school content areas. Book club books that will get the conversation and wine. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Jenna bush hagers book club list all 14 book picks. African american book lists share book recommendations. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. In 2017, the actress launched her very own book club along with her media company, hello sunshine. Popular book club 2014 books share book recommendations.
And since her inaugural novel pickeleanor oliphant is completely finemany of the a. London pride beer, if you can get your hands on it, or any u. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. Best books of 2014 for all ages book club books, good. If youd like to, please share your own recommendations by posting at the bottom. And your book club pals dont always want to over analyze heavy sht. Vote for your favorite 15 in order to get the books on the list, i have to vote for all of them. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. Forthcoming books for 2017 by authors of african descent. Time to choose our books for 2014, please add your favorites or let me know them and i will add. We already know that our very own o of o has one of the best book clubs, like, ever.
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