Here are some of the best books to read with your book club. Apr 23, 2019 last fall, at a party, my husband and i and two friends decided to start a stupid classics book club. Many of these books involve complex female characters, from madeline millers circe to the korean seafood divers in lisa sees the island of sea women. They could use a knight and a page for their emblem. This ones proving to be popular not only due to the popularity of the author, but also because its a story about women in a book club. 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 by elizabeth strout and american dirt by jeanine. Jan 15, 2020 12 great novels you and your book club will love reading. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and i. The husbandandwife translating team were stunned by their sudden good luck. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of you looking to take a recommendation from o herself. Oct 20, 2019 looking to start 2020 off right with some excellent book club selections. My mustread book club picks for 2019 book club chat.
Margaret is the 12yearold everywoman, waiting for her first period and literally praying for breasts. They are great picks for women s book clubs and the kind of books youll want to pass on to the important women in your lifeyour mother, sister, and best friend. Jun 06, 2015 11 stellar book club picks for your next all women s gathering. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. If it would be helpful, heres a list of books ive read that i can confidently recommend for my book club or yours most suggestions are made with women. The most begun read but unfinished initiated book ever, best womanauthored books, must read classics, i should probably read this somet. This list contains old books, modern classics, contemporary fiction. To gather this list of 40 book club favorites, i polled you on the mmd facebook page, asked you on twitter, and combed through your suggestions here. For more ideas, see 12 lesser known classic women novelists worth rediscovering, and more themes and tips for a successful book club. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. It began as a joke, and then struck us as a genuinely good idea.
Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. The classics book club meets the second wednesday of every month at kings books. Browse through team names to find funny club names and cool club names. Some wine, friends new and old, a cheese plater, and often times, a good book. This novel teaches us about the position of women in the past and their moments of frailty versus moments of strength. These book recommendations originally appeared in woman s world magazines book club section. There are plenty of classic holiday books like a christmas carol and fun ones to read to kids. Regular book club meetings help you stay accountable, keep you social, and broaden your horizons, not to mention sharpen your wine and cheese pairing skills.
Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. We write about products we think our readers will like. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. American dirt, dear edward, the nickel boys, the family upstairs, and the testaments. Books if you are looking for amazing book recommendations from other women over 60, youve come to the right place. Browse the following list as a team and vote on a favorite to get started. In fact, the story was so captivating that my book club would also meet at the breakfast table to reflect on the horrific fleshlumpeater or to discuss whether we might actually. Check back next week for more fun reading suggestions. And the easiest way to make sure your book club actually reads the books is to choose ones that have depth, create just a little controversy, and spark your imagination chick lit fluff need not apply. Discover book depositorys selection of the best books online for every book club. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back.
Nonprofit, personal development, and business book club ideas 1. Find a funny team name, a softball team name, a volleyball team name, bowling team name. Its even better if youve selected a funny book club book for the month because you get to enjoy the discussion while having a good laugh while reading too weve all heard of book clubs that pick books that arent very fun to read or have even been. Those listed here are some of the mostdiscussed, thoughtprovoking and lifechanging books from a diverse group of women writers. There are a lot of good books out there but what would be best for your next read. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Has your book group read any great classic novels by women authors. 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. Ive got a couple fallback formulas you can use plus i keep a running list of great book club names from our bookmovement member clubs. Here are 14 book club ideas to encourage your team to continue to professionally and personally develop. Kate chopins groundbreaking depiction of a woman who dares to. Women may not yet run the world but we do make for some of the most intriguing characters. Jan 30, 2020 since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. Need ideas for an awesome, clever, creative or cool book club names.
Womens fiction novels have made their way into the hearts of book clubs all over the world, and 2019 promises a brand new host of pageturners that you and your fellow book clubbers will be. When the gossip in the book is better than anything you and your friends could cook up, you know youve got a good one. Rhys took a character from a classic novel and breathed new life into the madwoman in the attic based on her own experiencesworld. The 20 best book subscription boxes for every reader cratejoy. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. They make you rethink what being a feminist means, offer life advice to women of all ages, and reinforce your longheld belief that tina and amy should be your best friends and life coaches forever. Os books editor leigh haber, and assistant editor michelle hart offer their take on some of the best books every woman should read, a mix of classic and contemporary works. Valley of the dolls was my clubs first book ever and was an ideal one to start with since its so easy to get into, not super long, and full of drama. Book clubs aka book groups often choose current bestsellers to discuss, but can we make the case for exploring classic literature by women. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. Whether youre a member of an allwomens book club or you have an unofficial group of girlfriends with whom you share recommendations. Heres a complete list of every book recommended over the years, from an american marriage to wild. 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.
Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. The project of this book club would be to read all the corny stuff from the canon that we really should have read in school but never did. The most begun read but unfinished initiated book ever, best woman authored books, must read classics, i should probably read this somet. Who are some of the most compelling alltime heroinesreallife or fictionalever to captivate our readerly imaginations.
Use this name if your book club tends to focus on the classics instead of more modern works. I have been a part of one or more book clubs for over 20 years, and i have. Its easy to get overwhelmed by bestseller lists, because there just isnt enough time in the day to read every hot new book. Please add your own suggestions for mustread classics at the bottom of the page. There are options for readers of all tastes and interests, from historical fiction to novels examining social issues, to nonfiction investigative reporting. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. As a bunch of 40something professional women living in new york city, we usually have wildly varying strong opinions about whatever we read. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book.
We have been meeting in tacoma since 1994 and at kings books since may 2011. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. 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. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes.
The best books from oprahs book club 2020 best products. Sep 19, 2018 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. Mar 25, 2015 in mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right bookand it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel. The novels are some of the finest writing from woman authors. Through the eyes of this girl, morrison explores the ideas of beauty, love, and what it does to a person to. Between nearconstant recommendations of amazing memoirs, new sequels and a terrifyingly long list of bookmarked internet longreads, it can be stressful to choose what you should pick up next. Year of wonders bc i lent it to a woman in my neighborhood i didnt really know and. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, the light between oceans by. This book tells the parallel stories of two afghan women. Each month, the selected book is available for purchase at kings bookstore. My book club my boys, ages five and seven would meet each night eager to discuss the hilarious effects of whizzpoppers or their distaste for snozzcumbers. Apr 10, 2015 32 perfect books to kick off your book club guaranteed to give you the feels. Natalie banks the canarys song and the water is wide have both been very popular book club reads across the us and canada.
Its hard to say any book will appeal to all women, but these books have been hits among many. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful themes or relevant issues. Should you ignore your 400page limit for the sake of discussing the goldfinch. The classics i forgot to read book club in choosing our classics weve tried to select titles that had some visibility among readers, but were not necessarily included in the standard high school english class. Pity any woman who had to suffer through puberty without this book on her shelf. This handy list covers several new releases in 2019 so your book club can begin to map out your next reads. Here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of. Oprahs book club has highlighted the best books to read since 1996. We read a variety of classic works, from the ancient to modern. There are plenty of reasons to have a gettogether with your girlfriends. The book club questions below can guide your group through a meaningful discussion about almost.
Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Delia owens is a gifted writer though this is her first novel. Check out our complete list of club names are you looking for the best club name. Laugh out loud with 7 funny books for a womens only book club. Dec 14, 2017 i decided to come up with a generic list of book club questions to compel us to dig deeper than did you like the book. 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. Oct 22, 2018 the good book club the ladys lair book club the lolas the nerd herds the reading cafe the red stiletto book club the secret of a book the sensational readers club the urban reader the very busy people book club the wordworms waiting for merlot watch me fly book club we be bookn book club wine, women, and wit book club wise words witty. Apr 12, 2016 walkers bestknown work, which follows the horrific violence and oppression of several africanamerican women in the 1930s, won the pulitzer prize for fiction as well as the national book award. Mar 11, 2020 monthly reading subscriptions can help you ward off analysis paralysis, add an element of surprise to any irl book club, or bring a virtual book club right to your front door. We be book n book club wine, women, and wit book club wise words witty whitman word worms words of wisdom wordsworth by nature. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discussions, and foster community.
From fiction to nonfiction, young adult, romance or science fiction and fantasy, theres a book subscription box for everyone. Find the perfect funny name for your club book club names 2020. These literary staples are sure to lead to great discussion. And if you need book club suggestions, this list is sure to fit the bill with options that everyone will love. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Book ofthemonth club famously said, we consider it the best book our judges have ever selected and it has been better received by our subscribers than any other book.
Shares are you having trouble picking a great name for your book club. Find new books to read and participate in fascinating discussions. Weve also sampled a range of genres, from mystery to comedy to streamofconsciousness. This group reads classic books by women that were published at least 25. 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. So, whether our picks are already gathering dust on your bookshelves or this is your first. Nov 11, 2017 shares are you having trouble picking a great name for your book club. The classics i forgot to read book club in choosing our classics weve tried to.