Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Welcome to the first meeting of nprs new book club. Jan 07, 2014 here are their picks for the 10 best books released in january 2014, with thoughts on each from amazon editorial director sara nelson. From author interviews and excerpts to recipes and writing tips, the reading group planner is the perfect way to enrich your understanding and enhance your experience of some truly incredible books.
Were reading hector tobars account of 33 men who were trapped for 69 days in a chilean mine. Back in january of 2014, i wrote 10 books you need to read in 2014 based on a mix of books i love because they are my crazy style scififantasydystopian fiction and some of our book club books that really wowed me last year. Looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. Put them all together and thats our idea of a good time, tbh. This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr book critic alan cheuse produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey designed by annette elizabeth allen, david eads, becky lettenberger and wes lindamood published dec. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic.
The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. Its finally fall, and for us that means back to book club. Weve pulled together book club questions and topics for each book to get the discussion started and you can also vote for your favourite book from the list. The untold story of those who survived the great american dust bowl by. 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.
The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. One book club with which im intimately acquainted chose barkskins by annie proulx 736 pages, with less than stellar results. If youre looking for a fiction title for your book club that will provide plenty of material for discussion, here are 72 possibilities. Oct 09, 2015 the heart of a great book club is great discussion books, but a great book isnt necessarily the same thing as a great book club book more on this later. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. The book of the month club is an extremely popular book club with a vast selection of fiction, nonfiction and classics on topics such as biography, business and career, cooking, history, health and fitness, humor, and much more.
Ccc book club list 2014 time to choose our books for 2014, please add your favorites or let me know them and i will add. Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh, sometimes humorous descriptions provoked deep discussions in our group. Jan 29, 2009 a great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Find groups in philadelphia, pennsylvania about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. 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. On wednesday, september 25, 2019 we will meet to discuss low men in yellow coats, a short story in the collection hearts in atlantis by stephen king. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Jean hanff korelitzs you should have known came out just yesterday in paperback and it is sharply observant, and filled with moments you wont see coming. The first book we discussed was, the tall pine polka, by lorna landvik. And in the end, he blundered his way to the dramatic secret that lay at the heart of the book club murder. Jan 06, 2016 one of our favorite television programs, pbss masterpiece, recently launched a book club for bookloving fans. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. Masterpiece launches book club the great books foundation. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, the husbands secret by liane moriarty, the goldfinch by donna tartt, me before. Past book club titles have proved hugely popular with our customers, and we are certain our new choices will become future bestsellers and be the bestloved and most discussed books of 2016. We know that many of you were not able to join us in new york, and we want to give you the opportunity to see all of the wonderful titles that were presented at the event. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck.
Jan 15, 2012 please let me know the titles and authors of books you have used in your book clubs that meet these criteria. Jan 29, 2017 book clubs are often too ambitious with their selections, choosing books that they think they should read, not books they really want to read, and picking books that are very long. 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. Im reposting in september because so many book clubs meet for an academic year, starting in the fall. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers. 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. Nov 01, 2016 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. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran essential resource to help guide your selections.
Great book club picks for fallwinter 2017 at bookexpo, we had a chance to meet some of our readers at the speed dating session that we ran on friday, june 2nd. Here are their picks for the 10 best books released in january 2014, with thoughts on each from amazon editorial director sara nelson. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. Vote for your favorite 15 in order to get the books on the list, i have to vote for all of them. For our complete listing of books read since our inception over 25 years ago, please visit our website at. Jan 30, 2020 oaktons great books book club discussion group announces its september reading selection.
Ten short books that will spark lively book club discussion. Features will include recommended reading related to current masterpiece shows, insights into what cast and crew are reading, related recipes perfect forcontinue reading. At our last monthly gettogether we went through the entire. Were always in the mood for a good thriller here in the living book club, and october feels like the perfect time to cozy up and get a little spooked with a great read. 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.
Jan 14, 2017 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 to read within the. The masterpiece book club will host exciting features for popular programs such as downton abbey and sherlock. 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. 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. Revisiting the setting and themes of her 2003 masterpiece what i loved, siri hustvedts sixth novel takes the form of an anthology of writings about harriet burden artist, widow, mother, patron and selfstyled virago mastermind intent on unmasking the inherent misogyny of the new york art scene. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Book club collection list book club collection list catalog book club collection list with descriptions book club sets are located at one of three libraries.
Dec 11, 2014 welcome to the first meeting of nprs new book club. Aug 30, 2014 i originally posted my tips for choosing book club books in february probably not the month when most book clubs are deciding what to read for the upcoming year. Weekly book lists of exciting new releases, bestsellers, classics, and more. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. All eight book club titles have been carefully selected by our expert booksellers to create a list that comprises the most exceptional, enjoyable new reads. The bridgewater book club welcomes you to our site. See more ideas about good books, books to read and my books. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.