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Whether you’re looking for cutting-edge releases new for 2021 or classic recommendations, we’ve selected 35 of the very best book club books sure to spark conversation. So get that coffee brewing and have your page tabs handy, because we’re ready to dive in.
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- After the Bloom. 'After the Bloom' by Leslie Shimotakahara. Rita knows her mother, Lily, has a long history of mental illness — and a habit of disappearing suddenly — so it isn’t a huge shock when Lily once again goes missing.
- Bastard out of Carolina. 'Bastard out of Carolina' by Dorothy Allison. Dorothy Allison’s semi-autobiographical novel centers on Bone, a young girl growing up in Greenville, South Carolina in the 1950s.
- Big Stone Gap. 'Big Stone Gap' by Adriana Trigiani. Ave Maria Mulligan is pretty happy with her life in 1970s Virginia: The unmarried 35-year-old has become the town’s spinster, but she’s also a leader in her community.
- The Book of Polly. 'The Book of Polly' by Kathy Hepinstall. With two adult children out of the nest, Polly thought she was done raising kids. But when she became pregnant in her late 50s, just before her husband’s death, she found herself starting over with her daughter, Willow, by her side.
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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...
Find book club suggestions for every genre and interest, from popular picks to new releases, with discussion questions and reviews. Whether you want to read about social issues, historical fiction, mystery, or fantasy, this list has you covered.
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