Below are several resources to help find your next favorite book or to add your already extensive list. When breath becomes air by paul kalanithi this memoir published after the authors early death from lung cancer will basically rip your heart out, but also make you so glad to be alive. Each book checks out separately so individuals can check out their own copies for book club discussions. Coatess debut novel mixes magical realism with historical fiction as it tells the story of hiram walker. Get handpicked reading recommendations from our librarians. The warmth of other suns by isabel wilkerson 4 stars. 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. To celebrate black history month, we recommend these 22 fiction and nonfiction books. Washington county library system will reopen on may 1, 2020 for limited library use. Libraries have long served as a natural place for hosting book clubs, connecting people to and through books with benefits that accrue not just. The club reads a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction with occasional forays into poetry and plays. Books may be requested via an online request form and can be picked up as a group or individually at the requested pickup location in three weeks.
A users guide to the chakra system llewellyns new age serieswheels of life. You can feel the parched earth crunch under your feet in this spellbinding mystery set in the hinterlands of australia. Everything is horrible and wonderful author stephanie wittels wachs met hoopla book club readers at the pearland library of the brazoria county library system, located in texas. The following list includes ten triedandtrue book club picks. Your next great read get a customized list of reading recommendations from our librarians based on books you like. Reading group choices is your resource for book recommendations, book club discussion topics, and reading group guides. Here are some of lobashs recommendations for book club picks and remember that an nypl library card can be used at all 92 locations. Every month, our book club members share their recommendations.
Book group kits book group kits come with everything your book club needs for a great discussion, including ten copies of one title. Welcome to the albany public librarys goodreads group. While our buildings are closed, search results return digital items only by default. The library has over 200 kits of popular books for adult, teen, and childrens book clubs to checkout. This list includes stories for kids on up to adults. I love taking an evening off and congregating with my bookish friends to discuss literature. Oprahs book club is a popular book club that can have online or inperson participation in an organized book club. Southwest regional library book club at library lane. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. The mayors book club is an annual citywide reading campaign to develop a community experience through reading and discussion of shared books. Learn more about the mayors book club from the austin public library friends foundation, which manages the program. Many of the neighborhood libraries offer book groups for kids, teens and families.
Child and adult participants read the chosen selection and then meet with other families to enjoy discussion, snacks, and activities. Visit your local branch or call 53696900 to find out how to apply for a book club card. Browse librariancurated lists, reading resources only available from the library, and online reading resources. These are novels that have inspired some of the most thoughtprovoking discussions in my own book clubs over the years, and these book club books are all available in paperback or at your local library. Find the latest on our response to the coronavirus outbreak here. If you are wanting lighthearted book club books for 2020, youve found the perfect choice in socially awkward eleanor oliphant. Book recommendations general decatur public library. Novelist this is where we pull back the curtain and show you one of the tools of our trade novelist.
My reads if you tell us about a few books or authors youve enjoyed and why, well send you a personalized booklist of 35 titles based on what you told us. Great reads available in ebook format from the library. Oprah announces olive, again by elizabeth strout, as the latest selection for oprahs book club. Book clubs at the lafayette public library from the mystery book club to classics and everything in between, theres a book club for everyone. Email recommendations answer six simple questions about your reading interests and well email you five book recommendations within 10 days. Book clubs at the lafayette public library from the mystery book club to classics and everything in between, theres a. Dont be caught without a suggestion when its your turn to host book club. Book club recommendations public library of cincinnati. Three billboards outside ebbing, missouri martin mcdonagh. She has the habit of saying exactly what she thinks and much prefers to spend her weekends at home talking on the phone to her mother. Book club recommendations washington county library system.
The 5 best book club books i read in 2018 off the shelf. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Book club for kids discussion questions, reading guide, and. Dec 20, 2019 lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. They interview guests from the world of libraries and beyond, discuss the books theyre reading, and recommend their. The map of salt and stars by zeyn joukhadar 5 stars.
Check out the video of this event to enjoy a discussion on hooplas fall 2018 book club spotlight title. The johnson county librarys own novelist database, which you can access with your library card number and pin, has book discussion guides for hundreds of titles. This new card allows book club organizers to request multiple copies of the same title up to three titles with automatic renewals and no late fees. Book club reading list one year of books for reading groups. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. A club member recommended the graphic novel maus, and it really opened our eyes and hearts to the horrors of the holocaust. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. You can also view or sign up for 20 different email newsletters.
Calling all booklovers join hosts rhonda evans and frank collerius for a biweekly discussion about books, culture, and what to read next. Book club recommendations upper arlington public library. Looking for something for your next book club meeting. A world war ii story of survival, resilien laura hillenbrand laura hillenbrand. A book discussion group is a forum where readers can come together and talk about books and the reading experience there are adult groups.
Of course, one of our librarians would be happy to recommend something when you visit the library, but if you cant come in, below is a list of hot, new picks for book clubs. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. You are always also welcome to ask our library staff for suggestions. I have found that participation is better when you choose books that are more affordable in paperback, can be borrowed from the library, or can be. Most kits contain 1012 copies of the book with the adult kits including large print copies. Our librarians have recommended some of their favorite picks for book clubs and pulled together some useful background material about each title. The library offers a card to support the many active book clubs in our community. December 3, 2019 explore seven years of recommendations all in one place. Find your book clubs next read among our latest recommendations. The care and feeding of ravenously hungry girls by. We hope youll share what youre reading with us, discuss books, and get new recommendations. The young young critics get together to read the newest new books of the year a lot of times before even bookstores have them, so everybody whos anybody wants to know what they are reading. Use this tool to find readalikes, listenalikes and which book you should read next in a series.
Perez, is an appealing book about 12yearold malu a halfmexican, halfpunk kid for readers who love stories about growing up, cultural identity, and standing up for what you believe. The book is available now on apple books in both ebook and audiobook formats. Book club suggestions 20172018 the seattle public library. Sign up for a book club card and use our online order form to request books. Everyone makes suggestions, and the club chooses the selection by group consensus.
Call 8173925860 for more information and the current months selection. Find discussion books, contests, and reading lists. Sacramento public library sacramento public library. We have over 270 popular fiction and nonfiction titles to. Booklists book club suggestions public library of cincinnati. This club meets once a month on the third tuesday at the palisades neighborhood library. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Or one person may check out and take responsibility for as many copies as needed. Jan 29, 2009 a club member recommended the graphic novel maus, and it really opened our eyes and hearts to the horrors of the holocaust.
Each kit contains copies of a readers guide to help you with topics for discussion. Due dates are extended until we reopen, so please keep your library materials for now. Book club for kids discussion questions, reading guide. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemptionunbroken. And dont worry, we wont suspend your account or charge you for late items. If youre looking for a book club to join, check with your library. Book groups find a book group online and join today. The drought in kiewarra has wrecked almost everything, most especially the economy.
Ncrls book club library will provide your book group with multiple copies of the books you want to talk about. Pageturners to go is sponsored by friends of the library. Read an exclusive excerpt from elizabeth strouts olive, again. Perrot librarys young young critics club y2c2 is the supercool younger sibling of the famous, fabulous, young critics club. Clubs include 2nd grade book club, motherdaughter book club adult may be of any gender, and boys and books. Kent district library makes things easy with our book club in a bag program, which is available to all kdl cardholders. Book club picks select titles especially for book groups.
Book club choices are featured in the united for libraries newsletter, the voice, which is sent to united for libraries members. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. Weve curated 11 lists of suggested titles to try for the reading categories in let it snow, our winter adult reading program. The new york times ranks the top books currently being sold and sorts them by genre, including fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books newsletters. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. See more ideas about books, book club recommendations and books to read. Interest guides book club resources phoenix public library. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. They interview guests from the world of libraries and beyond, discuss the books theyre reading, and recommend their favorite titles with equal parts humor, passion, and knowledge. Although our doors may be closed to the public, we are still celebrating new york public librarys 125th year anniversary in full force with our 125 books we love list. In the past, weve done family reunion book clubs and if we did another one, this would be in my top three book club suggestions for sure.
If you would like to see all results, select clear filters above the search results. Online book clubs sign up to join an online book club and start reading. Are you looking for your book clubs next great read. Check out our staff bios to see if one of our staff has similar interests as you and shoot them an email asking for recommendations. My reads if you tell us about a few books or authors youve enjoyed and why, well send you a personalized booklist of. Just choose one of these top 20 book club books for 2020. Sign up to receive monthly newsletters based on topics that interest you. We offer bookclubinabag kits that contain 10 copies of a book in one bag. Many of our community libraries host and run book groups for a wide variety. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. The thirteenth taleby diane setterfield is a book lovers book, taking place at times in old book shops and giving a nod to classic literature. Online book club is an internet community for book lovers. Every month, one of the highlights of my social life is attending my neighborhood book club.
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. Libraries closed through at least may 31 all library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 31. The library offers wide variety of services and resources to meet the needs of book clubs. The library hosts several book clubs for children to attend with a special adult. We added some new titles to our collection, so feel free to check them out in our catalog.
Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. Multiple copies of the same title are available for book club discussions. For more information, contact the library at 20228239. Book club recommendations the public library of cincinnati. At its core, though, it is just a very good story with a mystery that makes it hard to put down until that last page.
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