Tired of reading the same titles as every other book club in town. Issues, characters andor moral dilemmas worthy of group discussion. Dec 20, 2019 lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. The list is also heavily weighted toward historical fiction because i spend most of my reading hours in this genre. Jun 06, 2015 11 stellar book club picks for your next allwomens gathering. Get great book recommendations delivered to your inbox. Picking your book club books for the year can be a daunting decision. 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. We read only fun books that make our members rediscover their love of. Are you the kind of person who loves mystery books. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. 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. Here are my top 20 favorite book club books for 2020.
One sleuthing book club finds themselves in the midst of a gothicesque mystery as they read. Receive book suggestions, reading tips, educational activities, and great deals. From where we stand, books are an essential key to healthy living. If your book club loves to read twisty thrillers, weve compiled the perfect list for you. 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. 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 seriesmystery booksmystery thriller detective seriescd audioaudio booksgood booksmy bookslouise penny. 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. Share 8 best book club books ive read so far this year. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. Flashlight worthy books all 439 lists of book recommendations.
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. The best mystery book club recommendations as long as we both shall live by. The best mystery and suspense for your reading group bookpage. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre.
Yet, theyre incredibly meaty and will spark lively book club discussions despite their brevity. Each feature six books that book clubs will no doubt enjoy. If you are looking to avoid the awkwardness when the inevitable moment arrives, ive got you covered. The list is also heavily weighted toward historical fiction because i spend most of my. The books on our list were screened with these criteria in mind. 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. The best books to read are the ones that transport you to another world. 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. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Cozy mystery books recommendations cozy mystery list. My mustread book club picks for 2019 book club chat. From the bestselling author of the good neighbor and after nightfall, comes a. Check out our book club favorites, the most popular book club books being read around the country.
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. But, the books on this list are especially shortaround 300 pages or less. 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. The best mystery book club recommendations as long as we both shall live by joann chaney. Twists and turns on every page, check out one of these great books for a. These new books offer intricate plots, compelling characters, and. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. We read only fun books that make our members rediscover their love of reading. Here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of. This handy list covers several new releases in 2019 so your book club can begin to map out your next reads. 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. Mystery seriesmystery booksmystery thrillerdetective seriescd audioaudio booksgood booksmy bookslouise penny.
These books are so good, theyll keep you up past your bedtime. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. 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. Join doubleday book club today and get 5 books for 99 save up to 60% off of publishers prices. Plus, get a free ebook when you join our mailing list.
The dry by jane harper is one of the years biggest mystery books worth reading with your book club. Mar 7, 2020 mystery book club meets the last thursday of every month at 3. The secret to a good mystery book club is the quality of the discussion about the book. See more ideas about books to read, books and good.
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. Edgy books your preteen will love sign up for our newsletter. In the masterful followup to the new york times bestseller all the missing girlsthink. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Short book club recommendations sarahs bookshelves. Two couples converge on a warm summer night in amsterdam to have dinner, indulging in normal daytoday conversation. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Top mysteries for book clubs to read bookbrowse blog. Here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of you looking to take a recommendation from o herself. Saga luckiest girl alive books to read my books mary higgins clark tales of suspense thing 1 mystery. Handpicked book recommendations, organized into interesting book lists. Apr, 2015 what secrets are the villagers hiding and what explains the series of petty crimes.
Popular mystery book club books share book recommendations. 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. Doubleday book club offers hundreds of books spanning genres. 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. 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. Branch out with one of these mystery and suspense picks for your next book club meeting. Is your book club ready to try something different after another round of literary fiction. Plus, you want to make sure its a book people will. The combination of historical fiction, with a touch of fantasy, feminism, and nazis made it one i couldn. The best books from oprahs book club 2020 best products. 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. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. 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.
Books 12 big fiction reads every book club will love in 2019. Check out this list finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes. The cuckoos calling by robert galbraith, still life by louise penny, the dry by jane harper, magpie murders by antho. Go ahead and copy these awesome book club suggestions from the peanut blossom online book club.
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. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting. Coatess debut novel mixes magical realism with historical fiction as it tells the story of hiram walker. The best mystery and suspense for your reading group. This novel isnt a traditional scary book, but the mystery that. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Lists of great book recommendations from flashlight worthy. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date.
These awesome stories are full of mystery, romance, and thrills, and youll love. 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. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. 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. Apr 17, 2018 picking your book club books for the year can be a daunting decision. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. 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. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Lowcountry boomerang a liz talbot mystery book 8 by susan m. Heres a list of mustread books for your book club in 2019 with a focus on womens fiction, historical fiction and thrillers.
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