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Nov 9, 2019 · The fourteenth century was, in many ways, the century in which English poetry truly arrived, with the work of Geoffrey Chaucer and the development of Middle English as a supple, vibrant language for vernacular poetry.
Oct 21, 2020 · If you’re looking for the next book for your book club, this is a list of the 100 Best Book Club Books of All Time. The books are listed in reverse chronological order (so newer books are first), based on publication year.
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These are the book club reads that are tried and true book club favorites that I think are definitely worth the read if your book club hasn’t gotten to them yet. Perfect for book clubs who are more casual readers or new-to-reading and maybe haven’t read all the popular book club reads. You May Also Like: Best Book Lovers To Follow On Instagram
If your group loves discussing the latest and greatest books here are the 2024 book releases I think will be good book club selections. Check out my 2024 most anticipated book releaseslist for more ideas.
There are just those books that will REALLY get you talking either because they are hot button issues, controversial topics or social issues in the forefront of society. These are the ones, in my experience, have really elicited a TON to talk about.
I have to be honest — I love a book club pick that polarizes a little bit because even the quieter members have opinions to be shared!
If you have a hard time finding a book your book club hasn’t all read because they are extremely well-read, maybe these picks will give you some inspiration for book club suggestions.
Especially this past year I feel like a lot of book clubs are looking for some light and easy reads! As someone who tends to reach for darker/sad/depressing/heavy books, this has always been a challenge for me to balance out with some light reads that still have stuff to talk about or will generate interesting conversations from them. Luckily, as I...
My current book club is big on thrillers! I think it’s so fun to talk about the big twists and turns of mysteries and thrillers during book club. We’ve had some duds where we haven’t had much to talk about after we talk about the plot-twists so I want to help you avoid that, too, with books that will give you plenty to talk about while still either...
I know some people hear historical fiction and go running for the hills expecting all sad and depressing WW2 novels (and boy do I truly love those) but I promise that’s not what is going on here. A variety of selections set in different time periods and varying levels of sad haha. Some really good stories here not to be missed and will give great d...
Does your group love young adult books? I am personally a huge fan whether you are a teen or not so YA anymore! If you love young adult books, check out my most anticipated YA books of 2024! You May Also Like: New YA Books By Black Authors What books have you read that would make a great pick for a book group? What books have been a hit with YOUR b...
If your book club has never experimented with reading a poetry collection or verse novel in the past, now is the perfect time to start. These books make for fast reads and they cover an incredible range of topics that are sure to get your club talking.
Her eighth collection of poems, Then (2013), in which the poem “Leap Year” appears, draws on a lifetime’s experiences of rural England, its people and customs. It also hints at the threats to that environment’s survival.
May 17, 2022 · Reading poetry with your book club is a wonderful way to discuss different topics and talk about the ways in which poets approach their writing (in the ways they use voice, syntax and other literary devices to speak to the reader).
Feb 26, 2024 · Happy Leap Year! The first one is by the really ridiculously talented rhymer, Colin West, who also supplied the wonderful illustration at the top, and the one for his wonderful poem – thank you, Colin!
