Diverse book club suggestions 2015

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. Sep 09, 2016 many book club members get their books from the library. Here are a dozen fiction and nonfiction recommendations for exactly this type of book books that are rewarding to read and discuss, that feel good without feeling mushy. Escape into another world with a pick from our collection of fiction books.

Congressman john lewis, an american icon and one of the key figures of the civil rights movement, continues his awardwinning graphic novel trilogy with cowriter andrew aydin and artist nate powell, inspired by a 1950s comic book that helped prepare his own generation to join the struggle. Regular book club meetings help you stay accountable, keep you social, and broaden your horizons, not to mention sharpen your wine and cheese pairing skills. 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. Its finally fall, and for us that means back to book club. Or coes ya book club, because any book club should automatically be diverse, we shouldnt have to have special ones. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. Now, here is part 2 with the very best book club reads from spring to fall 2015. Rich girlfriend 2015 before starting on this outrageous tale and being prepped for. This is bound to spark a lot of debate with the similarities of the dystopian times mentioned in the book and the fears many people have as we change presidency in the u. Either way, the prospect of picking the book of the month can be.

Tailor it to your industry and the specific knowledge you would like to gain. At target, find a wide range of books to choose from including poetry books, cookbooks and selfimprovement books. These eight diverse book club picks for summer, from memoir to ya to fiction, will capture readers attention while slipping outside the comfort zone and into the experiences by diverse authors. Nprs book concierge our guide to 2015 s great reads. Combine the book reading with a regularly scheduled discussion meeting to double the impact of the book. Our library hasnt had a book club for youth teens in a very long time. The collection, running through february 3rd, offers 75 key book titles for grades 48 that feature diverse characters and storylines. If youre a member of a book club, the beginning of the year often. Form an employee book club see success stories in which a group of employees voluntarily read the same book. Ya diversity book club anniversary giveaway, we need diverse books, diversity, everything leads to you, under a painted sky, more happy than not, joyride. This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr book critic alan cheuse produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey designed by annette elizabeth allen, david eads, becky lettenberger and wes lindamood published dec. Book club suggestions if your most diverse pick was the help. So, as a follow up to that article, here are 4 reading recommendations to add diversity to your book club reads.

Cutting for stone abraham verghese was a doctor first before becoming an author, and it shows in this book. We need diverse books has also partnered with scholastic reading club to create a special collection of diverse books that students and teachers can order through their flyers. In fact, the story was so captivating that my book club would also meet at the breakfast table to reflect on the horrific fleshlumpeater or to discuss whether we might actually. My wife joined a book club this year, which has improved my reading no end. How to start a successful book club everyday reading.

Past book club titles have proved hugely popular with our customers, and we are certain our new choices will become future bestsellers and be the bestloved and most discussed books of 2016. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Check out what several of us at the hub have to say about ours. Start up a diversity book club or discussion group you can take turns assigning a reading which is pertinent to your work and designate a regular meeting time for your discussions. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Create inclusive, affirming schools for lgbtq students by john depasquale. We need diverse books is a 501c3 nonprofit and a grassroots organization of childrens book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing. Since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. When the weather is warm, kick back and relax at the beach with summer books. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. This underscored for me how important it is to feature diverse books. In the past weve shared quite a few solid reading recommendations to add diversity to your book club selections. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. Looking for an easy way to share information and develop employees at work.

Book club book suggestions for 2016 huffpost canada life. In terms of choosing the books we read we all keep an eye on upcoming books and make suggestions to the group. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. These eight diverse book club picks for summer, from memoir to ya to fiction, will capture readers attention while slipping outside the comfort zone and into the experiences by diverse. Dec 11, 2015 ever wanted to start a teen book club at your library. Our diversity book club meets next week over a potluck supper to choose the books well read for the coming year. Not surprisingly, one of the authors who appeared most often in the book club order forms was eric carle. There just arent a ton of minority authors who are household names, and those who are. Many book club members also come to the library for help choosing their next book club book. Check out 4 reading recommendations to add diversity to your book club reads and 5 more fiction recommendations to add diversity to your book club reads. Ey leads a book club for their tax team and recommended the same book.

Here are the top bookclub picks of 2015, summarized in emoji. Apr 14, 2020 we are bookish we believe in the power of reading, the importance of literacy, and the fact that books should be as inclusive and diverse as readers are. Designed by annette elizabeth allen, david eads, becky lettenberger and wes lindamood published dec. Posted on september 19, 20 by joy weese moll september 19, 20. May 19, 2016 welcome to the course of events diversity in ya book club. About four years ago i was a member of our hoa board.

Dec 06, 2014 looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. Americanah is a mustread for readers of the most diverse generation. Wednesday, january 21, 2015 the light between oceans by m. This excellent memoir is a great pick for book clubs because gays reflections are.

From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every 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. Mar 17, 2017 i am trying to choose works that cover as much ground as possible and are diverse, emma wrote to her book club in february 2016, ive heard amazing things about this book from a person that i. Dec 08, 2015 nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. We love to help, so please stop by the reference desk, call, or use the chat feature on our website to ask us for suggestions anytime. Following are ten web resources that provide recommendations of diverse books lists or other. Jul 11, 2017 sometimes, whats marketed as book club fiction can be pretty predictably white bread. Should you ignore your 400page limit for the sake of discussing the goldfinch. Jul 27, 2015 in december last year we published the first half of our top reads for book clubs in 2015 list, covering books that had published or were due to publish in paperback from late 2014 to early 2015. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine. Covid19 resources a letter from we need diverse books in response to covid19 wndb emergency fund for diverse creatives in childrens publishing resources for. Summer is a great time to branch out and try something new.

Add a little ya love to your book club with rhoda bellezas dazzling and diverse scifi adventure. Discoverability is a real problem when it comes to finding great, diverse book club picks. The we need diverse books campaign has kicked off 2015 asking. Nov 17, 2019 my mustread book club picks for 2020 features a diverse list of handpicked stories that are perfect for you and your book club. What was the impetus behind starting a teen book club at your library. My mustread book club picks for 2020 features a diverse list of handpicked stories that are perfect for you and your book club.

Aug 25, 2014 youve read all of khaled hosseini, and you realize that despite the fact that kathryn stockett writes about minorities, she actually isnt one, and salman rushdie is just too wonky for your book club. Photograph by david ryderbloomberg via getty images. Looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. From historical fiction to speculative fiction, these books tell stories of ordinary and extraordinary lives that explore the worlds of art, war and so much more. See more ideas about books, books to read and my books. Cutting for stone by abraham verghese, the next book club selection. I served on the social committee, welcome committee and created our quarterly newsletter the fun stuff. Its a fine line to walk but we believe these do so effectively and will add a heartwarming touch to your book club gatherings. Its been a true delight to collect these heartfelt recommendations and share. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door.

I found likeminded people with diverse reading lists on goodreads and twitter. Whether you belong to a book club or not, this is a great list of book. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. The diversity book club books joys book blog posted on september 19, 20 by joy weese moll september 19, 20 our diversity book club meets next week over a potluck supper to choose the books well read for the coming year. Note that the scholastic reading club, for example, offers cheaply priced titles, but a close analysis of book club order forms over time mcnair, 2008 revealed a lack of books written by and about people of color. Like no other by una lamarche discussion july 24, 2014 by sandie 8 comments welcome to the launch of the ya diversity book club, a monthly feature we created in partnership with three other book bloggers. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful themes or relevant issues. Diverse classroom libraries for k6 students reading rockets. Maybe youre a bookclub devotee, or maybe youre using your new years resolutions as incentive to finally, finally start one. In mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right book and it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel to gather this list of 40 book club favorites, i polled you on the mmd facebook page, asked you on twitter, and combed through your suggestions here. All eight book club titles have been carefully selected by our expert booksellers to create a list that comprises the most exceptional, enjoyable new reads. For your reading pleasure, here are 11 nonfiction books by women you need to read with your book club because you can never have too many.

Apr 14, 2020 we need diverse books is a 501c3 nonprofit and a grassroots organization of childrens book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. Get started with the latest edition of our reading group planneran essential resource to help guide your selections. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends. Aug 22, 2019 we need diverse books has partnered with scholastic to release a select list of books that reflect diverse. Create inclusive, affirming schools for lgbtq students. Apr 02, 2014 book club aka read between the wines were coming up on the last meeting of the year and i wanted to share some ideas that have kept our book club thriving. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and im. Book suggestions for their next reading, socializing among varying grades and social circles. This special collection is certainly helping my efforts to stock the classroom library with diverse book titles. These meetings are always rich with possibility as we all throw books on the table to sort through, talk about, and vote on. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic. Maybe youre a book club devotee, or maybe youre using your new years resolutions as incentive to finally, finally start one. The nonprofit group also has a useful section on its page that houses. Our library hasnt had a book club for youthteens in a very long time.

This ones proving to be popular not only due to the popularity of the author, but also because its a story about women in a book club. Produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey. Reading science fiction, chick lit and fantasy novels by writers of. In empress of a thousand suns, crown princess rhiannon taan, the only surviving heir to a powerful intergalactic dynasty, will stop at nothing to reclaim the power that is rightfully hers. Mastercard, american express paypal, diners club and discover. The majority of my book club attendees are not white, so it makes zero sense to read books mostly about white characters. Aug 24, 2015 how to start a successful book club photo credit and tutorial for painting book covers. Diverse books, thirteen of the most recognizable, diverse authors. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, the light between oceans by. And the easiest way to make sure your book club actually reads the books is to choose ones that have depth, create just a little controversy, and spark your imagination chick lit fluff need not apply. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the rent collector by camron wright, big little lies by liane moriar. This need was echoed in president obamas 2015 presidential proclamation in recognition of pride month as he wrote, for countless young people, it is not enough to simply say it gets better.

Sometimes, whats marketed as book club fiction can be pretty predictably white bread. The band wife raise your hand if youve ever joined a book club, dutifully read the book and showed up to find that 75% of the people hadnt actually read any of the book, there was an obligatory 5 minutes of book discussion and then everyone sat. Check out our favorite books from 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010. These websites feature diverse books lists for all ages. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. We need diverse books is a 501c3 nonprofit and a grassroots organization of childrens book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. Book clubs are one of the intersections between collection development and programming. In the ya diversity book club we chat about the latest ya books that celebrate diversity. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes.

So interesting youll save the relationship gossip for later. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. Popular books worth reading with your book club, including cutting for stone by abraham verghese. We need diverse books scholastic bookclub 2019 sheknows. Jan 29, 2009 my book club my boys, ages five and seven would meet each night eager to discuss the hilarious effects of whizzpoppers or their distaste for snozzcumbers. This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr book critic alan cheuse. A list of classic and current book club favorite reads. African american book lists share book recommendations.

The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. As parents, its important to introduce your child to diverse books. 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 titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. May 21, 2015 book club books for millennials, because, yes, we read. Best history books nonfiction, noncaucasian protagonists in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and paranormal romance, best nonfiction am.