Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. If theres anything you shouldnt worry about, its a good book club book. We meet the first monday of every month at 6 pm in local pubs and restaurants t. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. Book club questions for the giver of stars by jojo moyes. How did i create this list of book club discussion questions. If youre looking for great book club books to read in 2020, ive got you covered.
Keeping nonfiction book club questions simple, but open ended, will allow for plenty of opinions and encourage discussion among members. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Non fiction book club questions westfield memorial library. Good as gone by amy gentry book club discussion questions. Earlier this year, we ran a contest that gave 10 book groups the chance to win up to 10 advance copies of william kent kruegers latest standalone novel, this tender land, and give us their feedback on it. Suggest books that your group has read that led to a lively discussion, whether people loved or hated them.
Book club discussion questions the book club guide. Simply put, ive assembled a list of the kinds of questions that are likely to get people talking. Reeses book club x hello sunshine 50073 members active 17 hours ago hey yall, weve been reading together for awhile and we dont know about you, but were ready to hear your thoughts and opinions. With discussion worthy content, stimulating nonfiction and great reads from the last few years, you wont have to debate what new book club books to read next. I would imagine a good book club discussion of it would probably venture into very personal territory though, so it might be better for book clubs with friends who know each other rather than strangers. Lets start off 2020 right with the best book club books. I really enjoyed this book, and theres so much to talk about. 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. More teens will be able to participate and once you build a relationship with the group you can pick lesser known books together. If you get to pick the book, here are some recommendations for engaging books that are likely to promote discussion. Good bookdiscussion books present the authors view of an important truth and. The band wife raise your hand if youve ever joined a book club, dutifully read the book and showed up to find that 75% of the people hadnt actually read any of the book, there was an obligatory 5 minutes of book discussion and then everyone sat. We have 7 tips to help you lead a great book club discussion everything from book discussion questions, prompts, games, handouts. Pierce county library system offers special book group discussion kits for.
Here are 25 books we suggest as good book club choices. And even if frankies struggles with the good ol boys at her elite prep school arent directly applicable for all readers, the idea of finding oneself transcends the. 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. Top mysteries for book clubs to read bookbrowse blog. Before we were yours book club discussion questions. Get your book discussion started with book club discussion questions coming up with book club discussion questions is often the hardest part of hosting a book club meeting. How does this book rate compared to other books your book club as read. Weve compiled the comments from our winning groups, which you can see here. Over wine, of course the girl on the train by paula hawkins. This book covers some uncomfortable topics, they are polarizing and will generate much discussion and passion, but may also not be for everyone. Apr 10, 2015 32 perfect books to kick off your book club guaranteed to give you the feels. Its good for those who practice religion and those who dont. 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.
The book asks big questions about how women define their place in the world, without forcing solutions on the reader, which is perfect to kick off a book club discussion. We read only fun books that make our members rediscover their love of reading. What makes for great book club books and selection tips. I havent read jenny colgan yet but i do have her the bookshop on the corner sitting in my toread folder on my kindle. A man called ove book club discussion questions arlenes. Discussion questions you can use with any book morristown. 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. 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. We have a standard set of questions that we use for most of our book club discussions you can find them at questions for a book club. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart.
When it comes to choosing a great book club novel, you dont necessarily need an amazing book although that doesnt hurt. Many books have reading guides at the end of the book that are perfect to use for your book club. Book club discussion questions october 20, 2015 by sheila 7 comments while its always helpful if you can find reading guides for the precise title your book club is. Reading group choices book club recommendations featured books. These 29 titles are the best book club books ranging from nonfiction to chicklit. Mar 25, 2015 in my book club we have read four of the books mentioned. Share your book clubs best book picks in the comments below. Nonfiction book club questions add these questions to your standard book club list. While many book clubs choose to only read novels and other works of fiction, there. In the previous post we shared the results of our 2020 survey of book club members to find out their alltime favorite book club books.
Do you think that having such strong principles make him so inflexible and annoying to others. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. In mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right book and it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel to gather this list of 40 book club favorites, i polled you on the mmd facebook page, asked you on twitter, and combed through your suggestions here. Every book page contains useful information for your book group including book club questions. Book club questions for the silent patient by alex. I would add whered you go bernadette, like the other members suggested. Jan 15, 2012 please let me know the titles and authors of books you have used in your book clubs that meet these criteria. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Book club discussion questions this page gives you a full list of all the books featured on this site, split between fiction and non fiction. A detective mollel novel by richard crompton paperback apr 2014. Best for book clubs best books to read for a great book club discussion.
In fact, the story was so captivating that my book club would also meet at the breakfast table to reflect on the horrific fleshlumpeater or to discuss whether we might actually. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. When it comes to making the perfect book club selection, you cant go wrong by listening. Our ideas can help you lead a discussion, find helpful resources, and be a smart participant. Signe pikes main character, languoreth, is based on a reallife queen of strathclydea kingdom that once existed where currentday scotland is circa the dark agesher love affairs, and the fight for keeping the. Book questions and reading guides discussion guides for book clubs more than 500 printable reading guides for exceptional books.
But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. If youve already read fredrik backmans bestseller, here are 8 more uplifting tales of curmudgeons, misfits and the misunderstood to celebrate with your book club this holiday season. Oct 20, 2015 book club discussion questions october 20, 2015 by sheila 7 comments while its always helpful if you can find reading guides for the precise title your book club is reading, sometimes theyre not available. The many bookclubs and reading groups around reddit. Level 5 leadership which is harder to cultivate within yourself. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. The good girl by mary kubica book club discussion questions.
This months moms book nook selection is by swedish author, fredrik backman. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. Asterisks indicate books that have been particular favorites for discussion. The good news is if you start out with a few good questions, the ball gets rolling from there. Listenwhenever necessary, rephrase a members comments or question so that. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Youll quickly work out that you need a wide variety of books to keep the interest level high, stopping people from dropping. Work your way through a list of books that have received a particular reward for quality pulitzer prize, national book award, excellence within a genre nebula, walter scott prize, or for qualities that lead to good discussion firecracker alternate book award, banned book lists, or various book club. Please put your comments for a man called ove book club discussion questions in the comments area below 1. If not, you can visit the publisher or authors website and find online reading guides. 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.
Addressing spirits by carla foft would be a good choice for a book club. Best books to read for a great book club discussion. Each member or a team of 23 takes a card and answers the question. Many books suitable for book clubs have discussion guides. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion. Mar 10, 2015 for a traditional style book club where everyone reads the same thing start by picking a book that a lot of teens in your community have already read like the hunger games, monster, or if i stay. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Suggest books that your group has read that led to a lively discussion, whether people. What makes for a great book club book is that it gives you lots to discuss. Oct 12, 2015 a great book isnt the same thing as a great book club book, even if at first it seems as if it should be. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door.
My current book club group is much more casual, but perhaps too much so. How to start a successful book club everyday reading. If you love being healthy kelly palmer has some really great idea. Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. 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. This sparked so much discussion of so many topics, including saramagos style of writing, government response to disaster, and even a comparison to camus. She comes highly recommended from the ladies in our group and this title looks adorable. Do you think queenie and briny were at fault for losing their children. 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. January book club selection the all good books discussion group will meet on thursday, january 14, 2016 at 7. Jan 29, 2009 my book club my boys, ages five and seven would meet each night eager to discuss the hilarious effects of whizzpoppers or their distaste for snozzcumbers. Picking your book club books for the year can be a daunting decision. Its by a new author, so it has some really different perspectives. Jan 26, 2016 10 recommendations for lively coed book club discussions this list was inspired by my good friend and neighbor, who participates in a coed book club and frequently asks for recommendations.
Make sure to add your own recommendations in the comments. When you choose a popular book club book, you can often find a wealth of book discussion questions already written for you. Book club questions that work for any book with free printable sheet 1152014 6 comments it can be incredibly frustrating when youve got your book club coming up maybe in the next few hours and you cant find any discussion questions for the book you read. Having flawless writing, excellent plotting and perfect characterizations isnt as important as being thoughtprovoking or exasperating. Choose one question at a time and toss it out to the group. How to start a successful book club photo credit and tutorial for painting book covers. Beginner book club picks from our readers goodreads news. Ten short books that will spark lively book club discussion. Good books and good friends are two of the yummiest things in my life. This group is for people who love to read and are interested in meeting other book lovers to discuss what you have read. If your book offers a cultural portraitof life in another country or region of your own country, start with questions a, b, and c. This is the story of two people, who were neglected as children, wavy the daughter of meth dealer and kellen who was also abused and neglected. Good book discussion books present the authors view of an important truth and sometimes send a message to the reader.
The good book club is an invitation to all episcopalians to join in reading saint pauls letter to the romans during epiphany 2019. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. General questions for nonfiction book clubs asking the right questions during a book club can make all the difference in the world. If level 5 is about ambition first and foremost about the cause, the company, the worknot yourselfcombined with the will to make good on that ambition, then how can each of us as individuals learn to take actions consistent with being level 5. It has a lot to discuss and great material for differing points of view and opinions. My book club read searching for pilar by patricia hunt holmes, published in april by river grove books.
Ive read some book club books where everyone loved the novel. Questions for the truth according to us all good books. Most of these are nonspecific, designed to work for any book, although, of course, some will work better than others for particular books. Another book that probably had the longest discussion from our group was manson. These books can be read more than once, and each time the reader learns something new. Looking for book club questions that will get the conversation going. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. The best book club questions for every kind of discussion.
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. Go ahead and copy these awesome book club suggestions from the peanut blossom online book club. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. Book club questions that work for any book with free. Published by picador the maasai might be one of kenyas own but an increasingly homogenized global ethos makes them stand out in a dynamic city like nairobi. While many books feature discussion questions or reading guides, there are so many more discussion worthy books that dont come with questions. Select a number of questions, write each on an index card, and distribute. Use these general nonfiction questions by litlovers to get book club discussions off to a good start. How to pick books for a book club10 tips for choosing the. This presentation will help you start a reading group and provide you with tips. A good book discussion book often stays in the readers mind long after the book is finished and the discussion is over. Deciding what to read for your first book club meeting can feel daunting. We have a standard set of questions that we use for most of our book club discussions you can find them at questions for a book club youll quickly work out that you need a wide variety of books to keep the interest level high, stopping people from dropping out. Reading group choices features a curated collection of the latest book recommendations for your reading group.
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