I recently started a bookclub and we're reading our third book. This is the perfect way to think about books for future months!
Some Memoirs
1. The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls - One dysfunctional family should make for an interesting memoir of redemption, love and loyalty. This one could be a good discussion.
2. Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - This isn't exactly a memoir but it is a true story that sounds incredibly interesting. It would definitely spark a good discussion with the right group of people.
Some Graphics Novels
3. The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick - After the movie, I realized that I needed to read this book, but I never got around to it. Maybe with a book club mandate this would help things. Also, I'd love to hear what other people think of this book.
4. Saga by Brian K. Vaughan - Recently, I had several people tell me that this was the graphic novel to start and so I think it would be cool to have the book club start this new adventure together.
Some Young Adult
5. Okay For Now by Gary D. Schmidt - Schmidt has a unique writing style that tends shed light on heavy topics in a way that could lead to some really good discussion. I'm interested in reading this one.
6. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - The concept of this book looks really good, and I'm interested in knowing what other people think about this book as well.
Some Fiction
7. Atonement by Ian McEwan - I've been dying to see this movie, but I won't do it until I read the book. Maybe we could make this one a book/movie feature.
8. Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan - I think this book would bring some interesting discussion. Plus, it's always more fun when you read a book with other people. And I really want to read this book.
Some Classics
9. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier - This book seems like it would be a great discussion book, plus my friend Leigh has been telling me to read this one for years.
10. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess - This is one of those classics that seem to be waiting for a group of people to discuss it and I want my book club to be one of those groups.
You have the perfect mix of different types of books. This sounds like an awesome book club!
ReplyDeleteThanks, we're just getting started and I'm looking forward to all the possibilities in the future. :)
DeleteGreat picks! I would love to read Rebecca and Ready Player One with my book club. :)
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Those are pretty high on my list to read with or without my book club, but it's always fun to read with someone. :)
DeleteSaga is amazing!!! Great List! Check out my Top Ten Tuesday! http://bookbabble.weebly.com/blog/top-ten-tuesday
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty interested in reading it. :)
DeleteI really want to get my mitts on Saga. Not many people think of using Graphic Novels for a book club. That one looks really interesting.
ReplyDeleteThere's so much to explore in a Graphic Novel, I say why not use it as a book club book! :)
DeleteI've been curious about Ready Player One. It seems like it's one I should have read by now. Also Okay for Now does sound like it would be good for starting discussions. Thanks for stopping by my list :)
ReplyDeleteBoth of those books are on the top of my list whether or not my book club gets to them!
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