There are a lot of good books out there but what would be best for your next read. Home black women authors book lists must read books 18 books every black woman should have on her book shelf must read books 18 books every black woman should have on her book shelf by lhea j. Love there is nothing more challenging than being a black woman. If the theme of women struggling to pursue their dreams while.
These books come highly recommended and would definitely make a value addition to any womens book club. Dec 24, 2018 its hard to say any book will appeal to all women, but these books have been hits among many. A users guide to the chakra system llewellyns new age serieswheels of life. Here are 21 books published in the past 5 years that all women should read.
Jan 15, 2020 12 great novels you and your book club will love reading. Published by back bay books winner of the 2018 bookbrowse fiction award and named one of the best books of 2018 by kirkus, publishers weekly, the washington post and numerous other publications, circe is an imaginative window into the life of the witch that turned odysseus crew into pigs. Everything is sure to show off weiners ability to craft great female relationships in a fun, accessible novel. Every month, one of the highlights of my social life is attending my neighborhood book club. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, gone girl by gillian flynn, the help by kathryn stockett, the book thief by mar. I have been a part of one or more book clubs for over 20 years, and i have learned a few things about what makes a book club successful and how to get your book club talking. Since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. Those and others make up our list of the best books to look forward to in 2020 so farand thats just the first half of the year. Everyone in my book club seemed both thrilled and shocked by the fictional world in which women gained physical powerand the discussion of the phenomenons resulting political dynamics, violence, and global fallout made. If your club is looking for a book that will shock and destroy youand i mean that in the best way, as only a. You can learn how to go for your passion through their journeys, too. Its even better if youve selected a funny book club book for the month because you get to enjoy the discussion while having a good laugh while reading too.
Doing time with god is one of the best christian books for book clubs because it is written in a way that y ou go into prison with bill and other victims of violence to meet with convicted felons. Delia owens is a gifted writer though this is her first novel. This book club recommendations list contains books that have wide appeal and. Anytime you need a boost of inspiration, just open this book.
Filled with envy, deception, and power, its a great reading escape. Book club reading list one year of books for reading groups. Tricia rose compiled an important work on the origins of black womens sexuality. Share 8 best book club books ive read so far this year. A club member recommended the graphic novel maus, and it really opened our eyes and hearts to the horrors of the holocaust. Sep 04, 2018 i participate in the long tweet book club, facebook live discussions, and one of my favorites, the monthly inperson meetups with the women ive met through the online newsletter girls night in. In 1996, oprah started her very own book club each year it seems to get bigger and better, with many of her literary picks often becoming national bestsellers. Anthony doerr goodreads author shelved 5268 times as bookclub avg rating 4. Its hard to say any book will appeal to all women, but these books have been hits among many. Jan 30, 2020 oprahs book club has highlighted the best books to read since 1996. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book recommendations and books that are fun to discuss. 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.
Set during the great depression, englishwoman alice wright marries a handsome american and finds herself transplanted to rural kentucky. Dont be caught without a suggestion when its your turn to host book club. Give yourself permission to be recklessand look good doing. Immediately after reading this book i wished i was in a book club because i dont know if the genre was what id recommend to my friends, but i really wanted to talk it out with someone. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the nightingale by kristin hannah, me before you by jojo. Amazing book club books that will get conversation and.
Its a book about womens roles and how theyve changed over time. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your. Sep 19, 2018 10 terrific books to get your book club talking heather bottoms sep 19, 2018 i have been a part of one or more book clubs for over 20 years, and i have learned a few things about what makes a book club successful and how to get your book club talking. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. This book holds the secrets of how several black women came to know their sexual selves. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. The huffington post selected the tigers wife for our now discontinued book club in 2011, and with good reason. They are great picks for women s book clubs and the kind of books youll want to pass on to the important women in your lifeyour mother, sister, and best friend. I love taking an evening off and congregating with my bookish friends to discuss literature. Its even better if youve selected a funny book club book for the month because you get to enjoy the discussion while having a good laugh while reading too weve all heard of book clubs that pick books that arent very fun to read or have even been. Jun 06, 2015 so whether your book club enjoys paperback romances, biographies and memoirs, family drama, murder mystery, or something in between, here are 11 book club books for your next allgals gathering. Dec 20, 2019 new works from previous oprahs book club picks sue monk kidd and imbolo mbue are on the horizon, while celebrated songstress alicia keys will release an audacious autobiography through oprahs new book imprint. Some wine, friends new and old, a cheese plater, and often times, a good book.
A startling, controversial look at women enjoying sex for sexs sake way back in 1973, jongs book was an utter sensation. 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. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Obrehts portrayal of a southeast europe corrupted by war yet inspired by legends and fairy tales is both touching and deeply important. Amazing book club books that will get conversation and wine. 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. Popular book club books showing 150 of 83,579 all the light we cannot see hardcover by. Published by flatiron books jane harper is establishing a real name for herself as an author of suspenseful thrillers in evocative settings, and the lost man is all that and more. Books if you are looking for amazing book recommendations from other women over 60, youve come to the right place. The genres may differ, the story lines varied but the characters and the tales they tell are both empowering and powerful enough for these books to hog the top spot when it comes to womens book club suggestions. The best part of reading in a group is getting to dissect the book with other smart people after youre done reading. Jun 25, 2019 funny book club books we all live busy lives and for some of us, book club is the only time really have to unwind with a few friends and unwind. 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. Is there anything that puts fear into your heart like.
Feb 16, 2015 book club books that are perfect for discussion, dissection, and some spirited debate. New works from previous oprahs book club picks sue monk kidd and imbolo mbue are on the horizon, while celebrated songstress alicia keys will release an audacious autobiography through oprahs new book imprint. Within the pages, youll get to meet more than 100 influential women who are all makers, artists, and entrepreneursand discover exactly how they found success and happiness in their lives. Just choose one of these top 20 book club books for 2020. Whether theyre wielding political power, magic, swords, k.
Check out all these discussion worthy book club books perfect for your next. Considering how my whole life sometimes feels like a book club, i wanted to share a few of the best books to spark discussion. I have two cardinal rules in selecting the best book club books. Plus, you want to make sure its a book people will. Find new books to read and participate in fascinating discussions. Natalia has returned to her roots in balkan country to lend a hand at an orphanage, and. So whether your book club enjoys paperback romances, biographies and memoirs, family drama, murder mystery, or something in between, here are. For all of you in reading groups and need guidance to select your next group. Check out this list finding the best book club book can be tough since most book clubs have people with differing tastes. Read it forward readers told us theyre stories that have some real meat to itones that deal with issues ripe for discussion and that can be interpreted in multiple ways. If your club is looking for a book that will shock and destroy youand i mean that in the best way, as only a good book canpick up three women. The best books from oprahs book club 2020 best products. Heres a complete list of every book recommended over the years, from an american marriage to wild. There are a lot of devastating moments that will make you take a step back and think and cry about lifeand your mother.
The 5 best book club books i read in 2018 off the shelf. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. End of 2019 the water dancer by tanehisi coates coatess debut novel mixes magical realism with historical fiction as it tells the story of hiram walker, who joins the underground railroad and then discovers he has a supernatural power called conduction that allows him to basically use water as a transporter. Here are the titles every black woman needs on her bookshelf. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. A world war ii story of survival, resilien laura hillenbrand laura hillenbrand. Your exclusive first look at elizabeth gilberts new book, city of girls the eat pray love authors new novel has a message.
Jan 22, 2018 anytime you need a boost of inspiration, just open this book. They are great picks for womens book clubs and the kind of books youll want to pass on to the important women in your lifeyour mother, sister, and best friend. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. The list is also heavily weighted toward historical fiction because i spend most of my reading hours in this genre. A complex story of family dysfunction unraveling over the harsh terrain of the australian outback, this is a murder mystery that pits brother. The best part of reading in a group is getting to dissect. However, the locals immediately suspect kya when handsome chase andrews is found. A world war ii story of survival, resilience, and redemptionunbroken. Now, with her new partnership with apple, oprahs book club is experiencing a new chapter, which began with the selection of tanehisi coates the water dancer, and continued with olive, again by elizabeth strout and american dirt by.
Nothing is predictable when this unlikely group shares their stories with one another for healing and forgiveness, peace and reconciliation. 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. Mar 24, 2020 in 1996, oprah started her very own book club each year it seems to get bigger and better, with many of her literary picks often becoming national bestsellers. After i read this book, i just started buying copies. My mustread book club picks for 2019 book club chat. Alice hoffmans most recent novel was one of the most magical, sad, and beautiful stories about love and survival that ive ever read. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and im sure that will lead to great conversations. Not all book club books have to be serious literary works. There are plenty of reasons to have a gettogether with your girlfriends. Funny book club books we all live busy lives and for some of us, book club is the only time really have to unwind with a few friends and unwind. Here are some of the best books to read with your book club. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended.