If you or your teen want to find out if a book is clean that isnt on our list, my favorite site for book content ratings is compass ratings. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. Lolita by vladimir nabokov, and tango makes three by justin richardson, the da vinci code by dan brown, a clockwork orang. In mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right bookand 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. Looking back on the best and most controversial oprahs book club selections ever. Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers. 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. Or, is the team struggling with the last few books youve read.
Whether theyre wielding political power, magic, swords, k. Men like god, is another dystopian work on the list of most controversial books. Part of a book club that loves classic romance novels. And dont forget to check out the book discussion groups section of our website for information about participating in a discussion at one of our libraries. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. The classics i forgot to read book club in choosing our classics weve tried to select titles that had some visibility among readers, but were not necessarily included in the standard high school english class. This list contains old books, modern classics, contemporary fiction. Finding the right book club book is easy when you follow these helpful tips.
Try picking one of these controversial books for book club members to dissect and discuss, with stories that ask engaging questions, complicate your ethics, and challenge your beliefs. Is your book club ready to try something different after another round of literary fiction. 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. Book club reading recommendations the american writers. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. Keeping that in mind, here are some suggestions for book club books. Sadly, summer is mostly in the rearview mirror now and while theres still time for barbecues and watermelon, the annual ritual of reading often prescribes light reads for the summer and more serious literature for fall. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck.
So if your new years resolution is to be more prepared or if this was your resolution last year, but you. All of these book studies can be done either in a small group setting or as an individual. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic. Is the group on a roll and ready to tackle that long thick book youve been talking about for months. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. Sounds like you need to shake things up with these controversial books. Maureens book club picks see maureen smiths latest favorites from the book clubs she consults see more. Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas. The host of the next book club will pick one from the list. Its highly amusing to discover this book has been banned several times over the years. So, whether our picks are already gathering dust on your bookshelves or this is. Valley of the dolls was my clubs first book ever and was an ideal one to start with since its so easy to get into, not super long, and full of drama. Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read.
The list library list book club books books to read book worth reading book. Keep the mood of the club in mind when selecting the book. Whether youre picking your book club suggestions as a group or looking for the best book club books to choose from for an individual choice, these 29 options will have you covered. How to start an awesome book club that lasts more than a. Plus, check out our comprehensive guide for how to start a book club. From classics to modern fiction, these shocking reads from the alas annual list of challenged books are sure to spice. When the gossip in the book is better than anything you and your friends could cook up, you know youve got a good one. We have been meeting in tacoma since 1994 and at kings books since may 2011. Remember these controversial oprahs book club picks. Discover book depositorys selection of the best books online for every book club. Fortunately, there are plenty of options to rekindle the fire in your book club, starting with these 10 recent controversial books.
The best mystery and suspense for your reading group. Tired of reading the same titles as every other book club in town. I led a cult classicsthemed book club for a few years, and one thing i. Recommendations from sports authors on which classic books to read see more. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. Nonprofit, personal development, and business book club ideas 1. The classics i forgot to read book club in choosing our classics weve tried to. Branch out with one of these mystery and suspense picks for your next book club meeting. Looking for something for your next book club meeting.
During the books uk obscenity trial, the prosecution was ridiculed for being out of touch with changing social norms of british society when the chief prosecutor asked if it were the kind of book you would wish your wife or servants to read. Controversial and entertaining, candide is a book that is vitally relevant today. If you need help starting a book club, then read on. Some of the studies have a unique study guide that must be purchased separately. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door. Featuring iconic classics, timeless bestsellers, and lifechanging nonfiction. Nov 18, 2019 my mustread book club picks for 2020 features a diverse list of handpicked stories that are perfect for you and your book club. I started a book club in 2010, and since then, weve read dozens of books, classic and.
Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. Mustread book club picks for 2020 best book club books. Choosing a controversial book not only livens up the night. Please add your own suggestions for mustread classics at the bottom of the page. Browse the following list as a team and vote on a favorite to get started. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. How to host a book club party how to host a book club party. Looking to start 2020 off right with some excellent book club selections. The classics book club meets the second wednesday of every month at kings books. The 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017 new york post. Book clubs will have much to debate over the limits of free speech, our. Also, check out my list on goodreads of these robinapproved books and help me add more clean teen reads. These ten tips for starting a book club will help make your new book club a success. When oprah winfrey named a specific translation of tolstoy classic anna karenina to her book club list in 2004, publisher penguin.
Always odd subject matter but because the subject matter is odd, it can be really hit and miss at times. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. Weve also sampled a range of genres, from mystery to comedy to streamofconsciousness. We read a variety of classic works, from the ancient to modern. From classics to modern fiction, these shocking reads from the alas annual list of challenged books are sure to spice up your next book club meeting. Hope you find a book for yourself or for a teen you love.