Even so, someone needs to decide what books will be read, and in what order. What is the most thoughtprovoking book you have ever read. We will read texts like short stories, graphic novels, interesting short essays, poetry, etc. Reese witherspoons popular book club hello sunshine is a virtual community where bookworms all over the world can read and discuss the seasons. Homegoing is my favorite book club type book of the year. English indie author jane davis has had considerable success engaging with book clubs keen to discuss her literary fiction, and in this post she explains how to develop question lists as a service to book clubs, to encourage them to discuss your selfpublished books. The low maintenance book club provides space for members of the duke community to connect over reading. Top ten tuesday was created by the broke and bookish and is hosted by the.
Thought provoking conversation about nonfiction books. The first book i would suggest is john steinbecks classic of mice and men, which he wrote during the great depression. 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. Rules to keep your book club running and what to read in 2019. 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. It is not imperative to have read the book, but please attend prepared to discuss the topic. Thought provoking book club subiaco perth, australia. Details low maintenance book club libguides at duke. This is next weeks topic, but i thought i would share mine today. 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. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. Here are some of the books that shattered my ideas and views of the world. The 4hour workweek i never looked at a jobs and productivity the same way how to fail at almost everything and still win big changed my perception about failing and sy.
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. Are you interested in reading and discussing fiction non fiction books centred around thought provoking ideas, with discussion broadening into other topics. Realizing how busy people are and how much reading you probably have to do for classwork and research, we focus on quick reads. Book clubs can be a wonderful way for likeminded people to get together and share their love of literature. Roger, a seemingly bland divorced middleaged guy, and bethany, a cynical goth girl in her early 20s, are.
Best books for book clubs 2018 wow your book club with 1 of these 50 new book suggestions. Here are a few questions that can help you get the ball rolling and delve deeper into the story. Spoiler alert be sure to finish the book before reading further. Besides the below book club questions, remember, the easiest way to be a participant at the book club is to be an active reader.
This story of two half sisters and their descendants is not only beautifully written, its thought provoking. Your book club with love these thought provoking discussion questions for educated. Eightthought provoking books worthy of a book club. Brynn from the literary maven and kristy from 2 peas and a dog have teamed up to share our top 10 picks for middle school book clubs. Whatever your book club s reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thought provoking teen novels, and more this list has a book that is sure to please.
Its a saga that spans decades, and its thought provoking and emotional as it. Tara westover did not set foot in a classroom until she was a freshman in college. A gripping tale of a family uprooting their lives for a fresh start in alaska, the great alone is, at its. Im looking for some easy to read, thoughtprovoking books. A pleasant read with deceptively simple storytelling that poses some big questions. Every book club should also check out one new release. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Books that blew me away and that i still think about of all types, books that make you think. These books will engage your students and lead to thoughtprovoking discussions amongst the groups.
Just your regular ol fiction book club with discussion, opinions, and wine. These thought provoking book club book ideas will spark discussion, and keep you all turning the pages. Reese witherspoons book club list all 34 hello sunshine. Best books for book clubs 2018 popsugar entertainment. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. 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 thought provoking books they think should be considered required reading in 2019.
I tend to enjoy movies that are more though provoking, for example. Luckily, theres no shortage of thought provoking book club questions. With topics exploring current social issues to age old matters of the heart, youll find something for everyone in your book club. We are in our 30s 40s and happy for all ages to join us but please no children. I havent done a top ten tuesday, in quite some time. 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.
My penguin edition of the book its really a novella is right at 100 pages and can be read in less than two hours. A list of discussion questions that can be used with any book. 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, thought provoking novel. The writing is incredibly engaging, and the book is thought provoking to say the least. Fight club, inception, se7en, perfect blue, black swan, the machinist, moon, magnolia, memento. The best book club questions for every kind of discussion.
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