Good books ideas for a book club discussion 2014

Spoon marinara onto bread, top with shredded mozzarella and mini pepperoni, sprinkle with dried parsley, and bake until bubbly. How to keep your book club as interesting as the books you read. Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips. We read the dinner a few months ago, and it might have been our best discussion yet our books club is only a year old. Looking for a book to jumpstart discussion with your tweens and teens. Merle thompsons alexandria book club supersized that idea.

It would be fascinating, timely and a much easier commitment than a book club because, honestly, who ever finishes the book on time. It is a good idea to plan on finishing the book a little earlier than you might otherwise so that you have time to think about it and prepare before your book club meets. Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. Featured books are published by united for libraries. Ive read some book club books where everyone loved the novel. Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and distribute. There is also plenty of family drama, and it touches on the issue of mental illness. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. Book clubs will love this book because it has lots of discussion worthy topics. Oct 09, 2014 an articles club would be just like a book club, i wrote, but well read articles. A great book club member comes prepared, shares their ideas, and listens when others are talking. If you get to pick the book, here are some recommendations for engaging books that are likely to promote discussion. The perfect book club is made up of three key things.

The wife is easily one of my favorite books i read in 2014 and would have been a contender for my best book of the year had. Books for an elementarylevel book club my good friend and neighbordownthestreet hosts a twicemonthly book club for her two elementary students and my two. Instead of doing literature as a separate subject with the exception of studying shakespeare, our elementary kids have a twicemonthly book club that they love. Initially, its best to choose books that have a discussion guide. Jan 26, 2016 im not in a coed book club, but these sound great for any book club. A book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read and express their opinions, likes, dislikes, etc. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. Mar 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. A quietly powerful book containing an inner core of steely strength. Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book.

An insightful analysis of todays new midlife crisis and why were so anxious. The heroine is kidnapped by sex traffickers in mexico and smuggled to houston to work in the glitzy mens clubs and then in a cantina bordello. If the book youre discussing has one its certainly worth printing it out. Each member or a team of 23 takes a card and answers the question. The one leading the discussion chooses a story and gives a short bio of the author. Aug 29, 2014 i chose this months abm book club selection because i adore barbara kingsolver, and i realized she had a newish novel out that i hadnt read yet.

It is more often called simply a book club, a term that is also used to describe a book sales club, which can cause confusion. Best books of 2014 2014 holiday gift guide best books of 20 holiday gift. Aug 21, 2017 ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Feb 16, 2015 an 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion reading. Featured books are published by united for libraries corporate friends, and selected by staff. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, the husbands secret by liane moriarty, the goldfinch by donna tartt, me before. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. They read the same book, then gather to talk about the characters and. A world war ii story of survival, resilien laura hillenbrand laura hillenbrand.

Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. How to pick books for a book club10 tips for choosing the. Best book club books guaranteed to get people talking. Whether your book club is a few close friends or a larger group, hosting a book club party still takes some amount of planning. Marriage is hard enough without having to compete with two other wives in fishers psychological thriller. Also, like some books, book clubs can seem like a bit of a chore. 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.

I would add whered you go bernadette, like the other members suggested. Suggestions on how to choose books your book discussion group. Best books of 2014, new books, good books, books to read, reading lists, book lists. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Short book club recommendations are 300 pages or less, yet will still spark lively. Wed all read the same storyfrom, say, the new yorker or elleand chat over wine and snacks. Many books suitable for book clubs have discussion guides. An forest ranger finds a purpose in her life as she searches for the lone survivor of a plane crash. This months featured reading group recommendations books. Jan 29, 2009 a great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. This list contains old books, modern classics, contemporary fiction.

Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. Set in the heart of hitlers hideaway lair the wolfsschanze, this story focuses on rosa, one of ten women chosen to. This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal and would provide compelling discussions for your book club. The life and times of charles manson by jeff guinn not a typical book to pick and some gruesome details, but there was a lot to discuss. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. In a claustrophobic storyall the action takes place in the course of one afternoonthe lives of seven people will be forever changed, and so will your book clubs discussion. See more ideas about novels, books to read and book club suggestions. Skills by reading fiction can a book club discussion really improve your. An 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. The struggles of the main character are also noteworthy as she struggles to survive and find her true north. Shop online for our annual print editions, which include book overviews, suggested discussion topics and discussion questions for all our annual books. Sounds like life of pi, but in this tall tale form the seas, parts of the story are retold in his adult. Whether youre looking for a second dose of english class, or a catchup sesh with a dash of literature, you should meet with others who share the same vision for the book club.

Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh, sometimes humorous descriptions provoked deep discussions in our group. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. Maybe youve already read the lovely bones, water for elephants, cutting for stone, the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society. A literary discussion is held at the 2014 south dakota festival of books in sioux falls. See more ideas about books to read, books and good books. Or something you could use for a kidfriendly book club choice. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 20 based on our 20 survey results. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read. Another book that probably had the longest discussion from our group was manson. Not only will the discussion guide provide interesting avenues for the conversation but it also signals that the book is likely a good choice for book clubs. Keep the mood of the club in mind when selecting the book. Choose one question at a time and toss it out to the group. Dec 03, 2014 nprs book concierge our guide to 2014s great reads.

From the moment the book opened and, really, well into the second half, i had no idea what was. The first two things are easy to accomplish just read anything by gillian flynn and have a good variety of cheese available but getting a good dialogue going may be. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Fill out our annual survey and win books and prizes for your group. Our ideas can help you lead a discussion, find helpful resources, and be a smart participant. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discussions, and foster community.

Book club parties are a good way to get friends together and have great discussion over appetizers, drinks, or brunch. I love many of her books, but one of my very favorites is animal, vegetable, miracle. From inspiring true stories to awardwinning classics, these mustread books are loved by kids as well as adults. Use our litlovers resources below to help you with specific questions. You want to make sure youre going to have a good time with your book club members. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Sdhcs book club to go is a great starting point for ideas. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. 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.