literary fiction best books to read 2017

Sometimes it can just be themes I think that can be relatable - motherhood, friendship, self-discovery, grief, courage, etc. I always say I would rather everyone hated the book but we couldn’t stop discussing it all meeting over a book we all loved but nobody really had anything to say about it. I think there’s a lot that goes into what makes a good book club pick but, in my experience, I try to go for books that I think will have A LOT to discuss versus something I just might think will be enjoyable. So whether you are looking for book club suggestions in 2022 that will lead into a riveting discussion or just need a book to talk about for 10 minutes to keep the masquerade that your gathering is a book club (hey some of my favorite book clubs have been that!), I’ve got you! These are ones I’ve either had great success with in my book clubs or books I thought “I wish I read this with my book club!” I want to help you make that selection process easier for you with some suggestions of great book club books - newer and backlist faves - that will get your book club talking this year. But there’s always so much pressure (and thrill!) whenever it was my turn or it was time to pull together selections as a group. Every book club has also been different in HOW we select our books. I’ve been part of many book clubs, in different stages of my life, that have read very different types of books and I have enjoyed reading a variety of different books - some I might not have ever picked up but am glad I did. A book club book can really make or break the meeting and sometimes it’s hard to juggle what everyone’s already read, making sure the book is easy to find, it will generate enough to talk about, etc. One of my favorite –yet most intimidating things –in life is picking book club selections for the many books clubs I’ve run or been apart of. At one time I was juggling three in-person book clubs because I was extremely into being part of them - before you know, I had a child and can only juggle one now. Seriously, one of the best things about my social life since I started creating and joining book clubs in my mid 20’s.

Y’all know what a big book club enthusiast I am.

Literary fiction best books to read 2017