Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. The combination of historical fiction, with a touch of fantasy, feminism, and nazis made it one i couldn. The secret to a good mystery book club is the quality of the discussion about the book. Two couples converge on a warm summer night in amsterdam to have dinner, indulging in normal daytoday conversation. Dec 20, 2019 lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Can you tell i love reading ive read about 50 books so far this year, and some have really stood out to me as excellent stories to spark conversation with fellow booklovers. With discussionworthy content, stimulating nonfiction and great reads from the last few years, you wont have to debate what new book club books to read next. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again.
Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. Here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of you looking to take a recommendation from o herself. 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. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. Apr, 2015 what secrets are the villagers hiding and what explains the series of petty crimes. From the bestselling author of the good neighbor and after nightfall, comes a. Luckiest girl alive, the girl on the train, gone girl theskimma journalist sets out to find a missing friend, a friend who may never have existed at all. Heres a list of mustread books for your book club in 2019 with a focus on womens fiction, historical fiction and thrillers. If your book club loves to read twisty thrillers, weve compiled the perfect list for you. Since weve done most of these books for book club, i also included a link for decorating and food ideas to have your own scary book club night. Save over 40% all preorders are available at the membership price or one member credit, and because they are shipped separately, preorders are not eligible for feature selection bundle prices.
We read only fun books that make our members rediscover their love of. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. Receive book suggestions, reading tips, educational activities, and great deals. The best mystery and suspense for your reading group. If it would be helpful, heres a list of books ive read that i can confidently recommend for my book club or yours most suggestions are made with women in mind. I think it would be helpful if we had a page on the cozy mystery site where all of us could see what other cozy mystery readers are reading and enjoying. Apr 02, 20 if your book club is in a rut, youre not alone. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. The list is also heavily weighted toward historical fiction because i spend most of my reading hours in this genre. Lowcountry boomerang a liz talbot mystery book 8 by susan m. May 06, 2019 if it would be helpful, heres a list of books ive read that i can confidently recommend for my book club or yours most suggestions are made with women in mind.
These books are so good, theyll keep you up past your bedtime. The list is also heavily weighted toward historical fiction because i spend most of my. This handy list covers several new releases in 2019 so your book club can begin to map out your next reads. Top mysteries for book clubs to read bookbrowse blog. Coatess debut novel mixes magical realism with historical fiction as it tells the story of hiram walker. The books on our list were screened with these criteria in mind. I love a good book club, but mostly for terribly lazy reasons.
Share 8 best book club books ive read so far this year. 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. Issues, characters andor moral dilemmas worthy of group discussion. Go ahead and copy these awesome book club suggestions from the peanut blossom online book club. Are you the kind of person who loves mystery books. Join doubleday book club today and get 5 books for 99 save up to 60% off of publishers prices. Apr 17, 2018 picking your book club books for the year can be a daunting decision. Plus, you want to make sure its a book people will.
Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre. My mustread book club picks for 2019 book club chat. Issues, characters andor moral dilemmas worthy of group discussion suspense paired with great writing books that stand alone and dont require knowledge of earlier entries in a series. Doubleday book club offers hundreds of books spanning genres. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Check out this list finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business.
Tired of reading the same titles as every other book club in town. The best mystery book club recommendations as long as we both shall live by. Cozy mystery books recommendations cozy mystery list. We read only fun books that make our members rediscover their love of reading. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. This novel isnt a traditional scary book, but the mystery that. Jun 26, 2018 a collection of all previous book club selections from merrick librarys mystery lovers see more ideas about books, books to read and novels. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting. These new books offer intricate plots, compelling characters, and. Popular mystery book club books share book recommendations. The best mystery book club recommendations as long as we both shall live by joann chaney. Branch out with one of these mystery and suspense picks for your next book club meeting.
One sleuthing book club finds themselves in the midst of a gothicesque mystery as they read. The cuckoos calling by robert galbraith, still life by louise penny, the dry by jane harper, magpie murders by antho. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. Sep 19, 2019 if you were a regular harriet the spy as a kid, dust off your trusty notebook, polish up the old magnifying glass, and get back in the game with the best mystery books for adults. Get great book recommendations delivered to your inbox. Is your book club ready to try something different after another round of literary fiction. These awesome stories are full of mystery, romance, and thrills, and youll love.
The dry by jane harper is one of the years biggest mystery books worth reading with your book club. Some of these are the best book club books from my own book clubs over the years and others are ones i wish my book club had read. Whether you belong to a crime and thriller book club, or just need some mystery books for your next club meeting, weve got 15 thriller and. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Maybe youve already read the lovely bones, water for elephants. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. Mar 20, 2012 20 unexpected books for your reading group posted by eliza on march 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. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. Since there are so many great books worthy of discussion, many book clubs may find it difficult to pick the best books which can foster great discussion. Here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of. Saga luckiest girl alive books to read my books mary higgins clark tales of suspense thing 1 mystery.
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. Plus, get a free ebook when you join our mailing list. The best mystery and suspense for your reading group bookpage. See more ideas about books to read, books and good. Check out our book club favorites, the most popular book club books being read around the country. The best books to read are the ones that transport you to another world. The best books from oprahs book club 2020 best products. If you were a regular harriet the spy as a kid, dust off your trusty notebook, polish up the old magnifying glass, and get back in the game with the best mystery books for adults. If you are looking to avoid the awkwardness when the inevitable moment arrives, ive got you covered. Oct 01, 2019 i just started another earlier this year with my friends from high school, and i work in publishing and run a corporate book club program. Each feature six books that book clubs will no doubt enjoy. From where we stand, books are an essential key to healthy living.
In our online book club conversations, readers will come together to discuss the richly layered story conjure womenconnecting with others across the country to share their responses to and questions about this powerful, thoughtprovoking novel. In the masterful followup to the new york times bestseller all the missing girlsthink. Mystery seriesmystery booksmystery thrillerdetective seriescd audioaudio booksgood booksmy bookslouise penny. Whether you belong to a crime and thriller book club, or just need some mystery books for your next club meeting, weve got 15 thriller and mystery book club recommendations for you. Twists and turns on every page, check out one of these great books for a. Picking your book club books for the year can be a daunting decision. Mar 7, 2020 mystery book club meets the last thursday of every month at 3. Edgy books your preteen will love sign up for our newsletter. Whether youre just beginning your morning or youre at the end of a long day, theres nothing like pouring a cup of tea and curling up in a quiet spot with a good book. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Here are my top 20 favorite book club books for 2020. Jun 06, 2015 11 stellar book club picks for your next allwomens gathering. Flashlight worthy books all 439 lists of book recommendations. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books.