With olunike adeliyi, nicole ascroft, aura carcueva, victoria fodor. The readers choice is the first book to feature titles based on the recommendations of numerous book clubs. Jan 29, 2009 a great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. Jun 29, 2014 the book club enemies of the state vol. A full list of bill gates favorite books in 2019and from. But this delightful debut novel is as much a gently p. A group of urban women defend their book choices in this satirical take on a famous film.
These books are some of the most recent favorites making the rounds in book clubs no matter where you. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. The best part of spending six straight weeks at home is that ive checked so many books off my reading list, and reread some old favourites, too. What were your favorite book club selections this year. Bookofthemonth club the bookofthemonth club has been sending books to american homes since 1926. The five books on my endofyear list will help you start 2020 on a good note. The race underground is a great american saga of two rival american cities, their rich, powerful and sometimes corrupt interests, and an invention that changed the lives of millions. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Coatess debut novel mixes magical realism with historical fiction as it tells the story of hiram walker, who joins the underground railroad and then discovers he has a supernatural power called conduction that allows him to basically use water as a transporter. These titles may be classified as historical fiction or nonfiction. Random house o contributor amy blooms new collection of short fiction, where the god of love hangs out, is about reallife passiongreedy, misguided, rueful, hopeful, generous to a fault. Apr 22, 2020 so, welcome to the first edition of quarantine book club.
Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. Updated 5142020 new books to watch for brand new releases previous lists of new books. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 2010 based on our 2010 survey results. As before, my favorites were first encountered this year, but not necessarily produced this year. That selection came on the heels of this gem of a novel. Os top picks take us from the trenches of world war ii to forbidden love in britain to an apocalyptic new york future. Book club favorites is your onestop shop for the most discussionworthy book club picks each and every month. If your book club is looking for suggestions for the next read or if you just want a to find great books for your own.
Keep in mind i select my favorites based not only on how much i liked the book but also on how well the book generated a discussion. Robb, big girls dont cry by cathie linz, and am now reading glory in death, the wish list by gabi stevens, crazy cool by tara janzen, and picked up kresley coles new book. Two months in and we evolved from book club to wine club. The biannual bibliothon only takes place twice a year, but it is an epic book club experience. Favorites of 2014 february 4, 2015 jenn book club discussion 2 for the last few years, the fiction book club i lead at one more page books kicks off the new year by talking about our favorite reads of the previous year. Whether theyre wielding political power, magic, swords, k. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store.
Make club book selection a snap by adding possible club picks, then vote anonymously on your favorites. Our lists of book club favorites curious about the hot new books. This week i have read the elusive bride by stephanie laurens, naked in death by j. Library book club reading list for 2010 book chatter. I had only read, or had on my toread list, about 25 of these titles, so there were quite a few new ones to peruse. Published by mariner books young ijeoma has always grown up with christianity as one of the cornerstones of her character. Their inventory includes a few thousand titles, most of which are current and popular. Random house the shy romance between a retired british officer and a local pakistani shopkeeper is the main plotline of helen simonsons major pettigrews last stand. Under the udala trees by chinelo okparanta paperback sep 2016. For now, here are three new ones we think might soon become wordof. For this list, were picking some the best book club books of the decade two from each year. Apr 03, 2020 one day soon we will write a list of some of the proven book club hits of the past five years. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 20 based on our 20 survey results.
Its a short book, but so multifaceted, it led to one of our best discussions of the year when we read it a couple of years ago. We have the inside scoop on mustreads that are sure to please. 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. Jan 06, 2016 the fiction book club i lead at one more page books kicks off the new year by talking about our favorite reads of the previous year. I thought i should start sharing what wine to serve at book club aka wine club with my readers. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. Aug 26, 2016 the west des moines public library adult book discussion group began meeting in 1995. Favorite 2012 book club discussion books my head is full. Nprs lynn neary comes to the rescue with five book club recommendations that are sure to make for good. I almost forgot i got the first book in joss wares series and am loving it. The fiction book club i lead at one more page books kicks off the new year by talking about our favorite reads of the previous year. April the shadow of the wind by carlos ruiz zafon changed to the book thief.
A club member recommended the graphic novel maus, and it really opened our eyes and hearts to the horrors of the holocaust. Oprahs favorite things was an annual segment that appeared on the oprah winfrey show from the 1990s to 2008 and 2010, as well as on rachael ray in 2017. Jun 21, 2010 our first official book discussion was in june 2001. Browse and shop for books, home decor, toys, gifts and more on indigo. The readers favorite author book donation program was created to help schools, libraries and charitable organizations by providing them with free books and to help authors obtain more exposure. Discover book depositorys selection of the best books online for every book club. For now, here are three new ones we think might soon become wordofmouth favourites. One day soon we will write a list of some of the proven book club hits of the past five years. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Our first official book discussion was in june 2001. Check out some of the most highly rated new titles. Since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. By audra otto 08032010 if youre searching for a book that will be a hit with your book club, look no further. Jennifer egans a visit from the goon squad isnt just one of the biggest books of 2010.
The combination of historical fiction, with a touch of fantasy, feminism, and nazis made it one i couldnt put down, and couldnt wait to talk about. The spur is a blend of 33% petite sirah, 31% cabernet sauvignon, 29% petit verdot, 4% malbec, and 3% merlot. Books 2010 was for me the year of the victorian novel. I havent loved them all but what i dont love, someone else might. I was so interested in the magic system, and i really. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemptionunbroken. Up this month im showcasing wine from murrietas well. In 2010, the new yorker selected kentucky author c. Book ofthemonth club the book ofthemonth club has been sending books to american homes since 1926. 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. 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.
In the segment, which airs during thanksgiving week and was inspired by the holiday song my favorite things from the sound of music, oprah winfrey shared products with her audience that. My 2010 book club favorites are here, if you are looking for more suggestions click the link. Ginnys favorite book was 2010 selection, still alice by lisa genova. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. Popular book club books meet your next favorite book. The red wine lovers in the group had only good things to say about this wine. This was a book club pick, and i think it might have been one that i suggested. Read about the victoria, bc book club thats been reading together for 20 years, and browse their list of 146 book club picks. So, welcome to the first edition of quarantine book club. Here are two hundred readertested answers to the question what have you read thats good. The show was cancelled in 2009, but since 2010 the lists have been continued by the richard and judy book club, a website. Plus, when you read along with us, you might just get to chat with the bestselling. Boston, new york, and the incredible rivalry that built americas first subway by doug most hardcover feb 2014. I read the synopsis and saw favourable comparisons to leigh bardugo, so of course i was very excited to read it.
Favorite 2012 book club discussion books my head is full of. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. Give em something to talk about making suggestions for your book club can be risky business. Morgan as one of their 20 best fiction writers under 40.
The first book we discussed was, the tall pine polka, by lorna landvik. This is a good source for popular fiction and nonfiction, but not the place to look for specialized books or classics. Book movement get the top 100 book recommendations from. This compilation only includes lists from 2012 to 2019, since gates did not post his yearend favorites for 2010 and 2011. Victoria mcmains has collected two hundred favorites of more than seventy reading groups nationwide, ideal for book group members looking for a good read, busy people seeking enjoyable. Im not a huge fan of red wines, but i even enjoyed. Give em something to talk about december 6, 2010 making suggestions for your book club can be risky business. Fast forward to spring 2010 i recently read a book clubs favorite book list. A world war ii story of survival, resilien laura hillenbrand laura hillenbrand. Here are 20 suggestions for unlikely book club picks. Another book of books, this one contains 200 book club favorites.
We still discussed books, but the focus was all about the wine and book club became our cover for wine club. 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 historical fiction, fiction and books. The anthology begins with a preface containing information about starting and maintaining a. Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh, sometimes humorous descriptions provoked deep discussions in our group. Whatever your book clubs reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thoughtprovoking teen novels, and more this list has a book that is sure to please. The anthology begins with a preface containing information about starting and maintaining a book club, and is followed by the booklist. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading.
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