The most popular book club books of the past decade bookbub. Womens fiction novels have made their way into the hearts of book clubs all over the world, and 2019 promises a brand new host of pageturners that you and your fellow book clubbers will be. One of the key reasons most people join a book club is to read something a bit different to what they would usually choose themselves. Whittling all historical fiction books into one manageable list is impossible, truly.
Jan 17, 2017 president obama has made it clear over the past 8 years that books are a big part of his lifewhether hes shopping on small business saturday or releasing his vacation reading list. Produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey designed by annette elizabeth allen, david eads, becky lettenberger and wes lindamood published dec. Set in the heart of hitlers hideaway lair the wolfsschanze, this story focuses on rosa, one of ten women chosen to. In december last year we published the first half of our top reads for book clubs in 2015 list, covering books that had published or were due to publish in paperback from late 2014 to early 2015. Best mystery books and thrillers of 2015 washington post. Orphan number eight paperback by kim van alkemade at target. A sweeping historical novel based on the extraordinary life and times of belle cora, the daughter of a new york. Who knew reading about communists could be so much fun. Orphan train by christina baker kline what she left behind by ellen marie wiseman. Paul kalanithi died in march 2015, while working on this book, yet his words live on. Dec 08, 2015 nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr book critic alan cheuse produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey designed by annette elizabeth allen, david eads, becky lettenberger and wes lindamood published dec.
Alice hoffmans most recent novel was one of the most magical, sad, and beautiful stories about love and survival that ive ever read. Featuring a blend of literary fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, memoirs, and more. There are tons of benefits to reading nonfiction in your book club. With the bracing candor, vulnerability, and power that has made her one of the most admired writers of her generation, roxane explores what it means to learn to take care of yourself. What starts as an interesting concepttwo bullied gradeschool friends, one wanting to hone her supernatural powers and the other on. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. Nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. Cold winter nights are perfect for settling into a great historical fiction book. The most popular book club books of the past decade. The night american fashion stumbled into the spotlight and made history. Feb 16, 2015 an 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. 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. Remedy that with another exemplary debut novel, this time from the editorinchief of io9.
The combination of historical fiction, with a touch of fantasy, feminism, and nazis made it one i couldnt. 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. Instead of putting together a list of the 223,546 best historical fiction books, i opted instead for adult historical fiction showstoppers that present a wide array of time periods, places, characters, and more. From chicklit to historical fiction to non fiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club.
This months featured reading group recommendations books. While sifting through his deceased mentors personal papers, philosopher critchley, the main character of this notquitenonfiction story, finds a chart predicting the deaths of assorted philosophersamong them critchley himself. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. Book club 2014 2015 books meet your next favorite book. Well be discussing each book in our private facebook group join us for one or all 12. Reading about another time and place another culture and in some cases a completely different thought process can fire up emotions and with that comes great book club conversation.
Either way, the prospect of picking the book of the month can be. The combination of historical fiction, with a touch of. These titles may be classified as historical fiction or nonfiction. Look for the meetups starting with the months name. Nov, 2017 the 2018 book selections for the deliberate reader book club. This is a sub book club of the historical fiction book club. Unless your group is dedicated to science fiction, the genre often gets short shrift when it comes to book club picks. This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal and. Our guide to 2015s great reads this years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr book critic alan cheuse. The perfume collector by kathleen tessaro after receiving a large inheritance from a complete stranger. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal and would provide compelling discussions for your book club. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemptionunbroken.
These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. Non fiction books find something a bit different to read for your book club. I love history and it is my month to select the book for our book club to read so i will definitely pull something. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. In the shadow of the banyan is officially fiction, but ratner admits in the authors note that it is basically her storymaking it fiction just gave her freedom with some of the details. Its finally fall, and for us that means back to book club. A users guide to the chakra system llewellyns new age serieswheels of life. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Now, here is part 2 with the very best book club reads from spring to fall 2015.
Dont miss this incredible list of the best historical fiction books 2019 has to offer. The nightingale by kristin hannah, the witch of painted sorrows by m. These historical fiction books transport us to an entirely different time period, and thats something truly magical. Check out our favorite books from 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008. Picking different book genres is therefore a critical step in keeping your book club recommendations interesting and varied. Now, with her novel ruby, bond proves to be a powerful literary force, a writer whose unflinching yet lyrical prose is reminiscent of toni morrisons. An 11yearold boy named michael boards a ship crossing the indian ocean and the suez canal. Historical fiction released august 7, 2007 384 pages. These coming season has some amazing hf books coming out.
Jan 25, 2015 book club picks historical fiction january 25, 2015 january 16, 2015 linda cold winter nights are perfect for settling into a great historical fiction book. Mostly fiction, youll also find a handful of carefully selected nonfiction and young adult recommendations. Finally, a historical fiction book i read recently is the pulitzer winner of 2017, the underground railroad. Dec 10, 2015 maybe youre a book club devotee, or maybe youre using your new years resolutions as incentive to finally, finally start one. Book group favorites for the best book club discussion. With the atmosphere of a noir thriller, egans first historical novel follows anna and styles into a world populated by gangsters, sailors, divers, bankers, and union men. This is a subbook club of the historical fiction book club. President obama has made it clear over the past 8 years that books are a big part of his lifewhether hes shopping on small business saturday or releasing his vacation reading list. Currently there are 20 regular members, but new membership is encouraged. Normal book club meets the last monday of the month. A world war ii story of survival, resilien laura hillenbrand laura hillenbrand. Jul 5, 2018 the historical fiction book club was created by judy fenelon in 2002. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Here, whitehead reimagines the underground railroad, a network of secret routes and safehouses that were used in the u.
Here are our reading groups favorite nonfiction books of 2015 based on our 2015 survey results. Orphan train by christina baker kline what she left behind by ellen marie wiseman the book. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Maybe youre a bookclub devotee, or maybe youre using your new years resolutions as incentive to finally, finally start one. Here are our reading groups favorite book club books of 2014 based on our 2014 survey results. There are a lot of devastating moments that will make you take a step back and think and cry about lifeand your mother. Sounds like life of pi, but in this tall tale form the seas, parts of the story are retold in his adult. Mar 04, 2014 ordinary grace paperback march 4, 2014. Book club suggestions 20172018 the seattle public library.
See more ideas about historical fiction, fiction and books. Plus, he did an impressive interview with author marilynne robinson, which you can listen to here. Manhattan beach is a deft, dazzling, propulsive exploration of a transformative moment in the lives and identities of women and men, of america and the world. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. The group meets on the second wednesday afternoon of each month. New york times bestseller winner of the 2014 edgar award for best novel winner of the 2014 dilys award a school library journal best book of 20 from new york times bestselling author william kent krueger, a brilliant new novel about a young man, a small town, and murder in the summer of 1961. I too love historical fiction and to kill a mockingbird, the book thief, the help, and ken folletts pillars of the earth are among my favorites. All have published in paperback since september 2014, or will do by march 2015. It is a heavy book, but the writing is beautiful and the story is important. Here are our readers favorite book club books of 20 based on our 20 survey results.
Featuring a new release from the author of lilac girls and the alice network, this year promises a list of incredible historical fiction books. Here are all my historical fiction book recommendations. Historical fiction is by far my favorite genre of books to read. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran essential resource to help guide your selections. Jul 27, 2015 in december last year we published the first half of our top reads for book clubs in 2015 list, covering books that had published or were due to publish in paperback from late 2014 to early 2015.
My top 10 book recommendations in historical fiction the. This very short novel can be read in one sitting, but the questions it poses will linger long after. Both chilling and funny, and a worthy addition to the library of firstrate novels about the vietnam war. A quietly powerful book containing an inner core of steely strength. Reading about another time and place another culture and in some cases a completely different thought process can fire up emotions and with that. This is the story of a girl in cambodia during the period of the khmer rouge and the killing fields.
Dec 06, 2014 mostly fiction, youll also find a handful of carefully selected nonfiction and young adult recommendations. For starters, its a great way to remove some of the intimidation that many people feel when approaching nonfiction. Book club picks historical fiction the cheshire library blog. Oct 23, 2017 were here to help you pick a nonfiction book that your book club will love. I am traveling to croatia in september and look forward to reading goodbye sarajevo, as well as your other recommendations. There was also a collection of short stories she was a part of, but colrain was the best for me. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again.
See more ideas about historical fiction, books to read and my books. Aug 26, 2016 the west des moines public library adult book discussion group began meeting in 1995. Oct 20, 2017 finally, a historical fiction book i read recently is the pulitzer winner of 2017, the underground railroad. A bestselling author himself, our readerinchief has. Jan 06, 2016 unless your group is dedicated to science fiction, the genre often gets short shrift when it comes to book club picks. I love to read so my reading tastes are pretty broad, but today im suggesting historical fiction always a great book club choice.