Bogard has formulated fascinating, multidimensional. Whether you are in a book club or just looking for a book to gab about with fellow readers, here are seven discussionworthy titles to add to your bookshelf. Best book club books guaranteed to get people talking readers. Are you interested in reading and discussing fiction non fiction books centred around thought provoking ideas, with discussion broadening into other topics. Frankly, we couldnt agree more with the wellread cultural icon, so in honor of womens history month, we asked some of the most wellread women we know to reveal the thoughtprovoking books they think should be considered required reading in. If youre searching for the best book club books that make you think, be sure to check out our list of popular and insightful reads, including ask. Any other recommendations for good thought provoking books with female leads. Natalia has returned to her roots in balkan country to lend a hand at an orphanage, and. Some people have suggested that book clubs are a silly, middle class diversion for the kinds of pretentious bourgie women who want to have high mined discussions about books you buy at an airport.
Books that cover tough topics, include ambiguous endings or feature unlikable characters can also make for great conversation. Here are ten inspiring and thoughtprovoking reads about female groundbreakers to get your started. Adichie presents them in an engaging, thoughtprovoking way that. Frank, plus a chapter on olefashioned cliches that are to be. A diversely talented and gifted writer from the burbs of st. I started a book club in 2010, and since then, weve read dozens of books. Weve got a 2020 update with seven new books that will change your world view theres no denying the value of a good book. Thought provoking examination of an extraordinary life. Here are all of reese witherspoons picks for her popular monthly book club, hello sunshine.
This inaugural novel from denise pattiz bogard was one of them. Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read. The core curriculum is one of the most profound intellectual and personal experiences students have at columbia college. Reese witherspoons book club list all 34 hello sunshine. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. 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. This syllabus section provides a class summary and information on meeting times, format, assignments, grading, and the schedule of course topics and events. I havent done a top ten tuesday, in quite some time. These are novels that have inspired some of the most thought provoking discussions in my own book clubs over the years, and these book club books are all available in paperback or at your local library. Eightthought provoking books worthy of a book club. 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.
By the final season of her tv show 2011, oprah had chosen over 60 titles for her book club. Inheritance was an emotional and interesting look into a new phenomenon brought on by the simple and cheap online dna test. The things book clubs look for when picking books. These 15 thoughtprovoking books should be considered. Books that blew me away and that i still think about of all types, books that make you think. The huffington post selected the tigers wife for our now discontinued book club in 2011, and with good reason. Core conversations invites you to join fellow alumni and columbia faculty in an exciting program that encourages critical reading and thoughtprovoking discussions characteristic of the core classroom, from wherever you are and at your own pace. See more ideas about books, books to read and thought provoking. Virtual book club columbia college alumni association. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. Graydon house books is a boutique imprint dedicated to publishing book clubworthy womens fiction with strong commercial appeal. These titles are all relatively easy to read for middle age readers age 10 and up but all introduce really serious topics and a bigger world view perspective.
Here are 29 book club suggestions that i think most people will enjoy reading, ones that will spark interesting discussions, and ones that youll feel good about. Looking for book club suggestions for your book group. For all of you in reading groups and need guidance to select your next group read look no. Access the international womens day sisterhood book club resource. We are in our 30s 40s and happy for all ages to join us but please no children. Best books for book clubs 2018 popsugar entertainment. Access the thoughtprovoking iwd sisterhood book club questions and resource to promote and guide inspiring discussion about this selection of classic novels. Keeping that in mind, here are some suggestions for book club books. The seemingly simple story connected to my thoughts, she made me think in a. Before we visit the goddess is perfect womens book club material, though its emphasis on food and its.
A provocative, sharp, beautifully readable journey awaits each time. Nikki lives in cosmopolitan west london, where she tends bar at the local pub. Eightthought provoking books worthy of a book club there was a time when book clubs were formed so groups of friends could get together once a month to discuss their favorite works of fiction, examine topical, thematic elements, and postulate on character development and author inspiration. Wow your book club with 1 of these 50 new book suggestions.
For our 2019 report, the inner lives of book clubs, bookbrowse conducted two surveys of a total of more than 5,000 book club participants. Very good books following the lives of various women and the problems they encounter as females. This is next weeks topic, but i thought i would share mine today. If your book club is looking for thoughtprovoking and poignant reads to tackle. From a feelgood young adult book about a selfproclaimed fat girl who takes on her small towns beauty pageant to a nonfiction novel that chronicles the revolutionary power of womens anger, these are the empowering books starring and written by women to read for womens history month and beyond. Thought provoking book club subiaco perth, australia. This portrait of alva vanderbilt is a treat for anyone interested in new yorks. Download our discussion guides to get your group really chatting. An american marriage oprahs book club workman publishing. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic. It contains many thoughtprovoking, original quotes by dr. Whatever your book clubs reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thoughtprovoking teen novels, and more this list has a book that is sure to please.
Top ten tuesday was created by the broke and bookish and is hosted by the. The easy storytelling and unique setting reminded me of the books i used to. Its a saga that spans decades, and its thoughtprovoking and emotional as it. Here are 29 book club suggestions that i think most people will enjoy reading, ones that will spark interesting discussions, and ones that youll feel good about having forced other people to read. Should you ignore your 400page limit for the sake of discussing the goldfinch. To keep your book club on task, and to avoid it devolving into. The power naomi alderman how can books, reading and writing help us in hard times. Our book club is not usually in the business of contradicting oprah, but this outrageously popular book split us into two factions lifechanging adoration and intense hatred making for an animated and memorable discussion. If youre looking for a book that has lots of family drama and some tough issues to ponder, you may want to give this one a try. Multifaceted, provocative and original, graydon house novels are pageturners that range in tone from lighthearted humor to emotional tearjerker, edgy suspense to historical drama.
Frank is a different approach to a selfhelp book that should alert you to a more pleasant tomorrow. The fellowship created in book club among wellread, civil, sharing women is unique. Arrival stories of your life ted chiang what if the power to hurt were in womens hands. Whether you are a current book club member or are looking to start a book club of your own, this is the place to go for great book recommendations your club is sure to enjoy. But our club began with 23 women living in the new town of everett over 125 years ago. A lively, sexy, and thoughtprovoking eastmeetswest story about community, friendship, and womens lives at all agesa spicy and alluring mix of together tea and calendar girls. As we all prepare to spend time indoors to do our part to flatten the curve amidst the spread of novel coronavirus, a good book is the perfect way to unwind, distract yourself and pass the time zibby owens, the host of awardwinning literary podcast, moms dont have time to read books, gave good morning america 22 books to read while youre stuck at home. In what ways might human perception change and expand. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book. So today i thought i would mix it up a little and share my top ten thoughtprovoking books.
It is not imperative to have read the book, but please attend prepared to discuss the topic. With topics exploring current social issues to age old matters of the heart, youll find something for everyone in your book club. Obrehts portrayal of a southeast europe corrupted by war yet inspired by legends and fairy tales is both touching and deeply important. This book is nonfiction but its so amazing, its hard to believe someone didnt make it up. This book tells the parallel stories of two afghan women.
And lets face it, something thats not a twoinch thick doorstop. It allowed us to let down our guard and talk about more intimate topics, such as politics and religion. The book thief marcus zusak how might growing narcissism affect. Eightthought provoking books worthy of a book club there was a time when book clubs were formed so groups of friends could get together once a month to discuss their favorite works of fiction, examine topical, thematic elements, and postulate. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. I discussed this at length in another post how to choose great book club books over a year ago, but on rereading that post i realize i didnt clearly state one of the most important criteria. Each of the books resonated with readers across the country, and the deep end of the ocean remains a. From thoughtprovoking historical fiction to chilling thrillers and cozy mysteries, find it here. With so many wonderful books available, narrowing down excellent and thought provoking choices for your book club or your own personal reading can be a real challenge. This reportin conjunction with our 15 years of research into book clubs and readers in general during which time weve surveyed over 20,000 peoplehas given us new, datadriven insights into how book clubs function and.