Hello everyone! I wanted to put together a post on some books that I think would be good for an book club! Each of these books were amazing, and I could talk about them for a long time! I think these books would spark some great conversations, and I highly recommend them!

 
1. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

This book includes mystery, intrigue, a death, and a lot of drama! You can discuss the mystery element to the book, but you can also have discussions around domestic abuse and parent involvement in children’s lives. It would also be fun to read the book and then watch the tv show and discuss the similarities and differences with your book club.

2. The Huntress by Kate Quinn

The Huntress follows three interesting and complex characters. We have Jordan, who wants to be a photographer but is expected to stay at home, Ian is a war correspondent who is obsessed with catching Nazi war criminals after the war, and Nina was a female fighter pilot fighting for the Soviet Union in the Second World War. These characters become connected through their hunt for a famous Nazi war criminal…”The Huntress.” Just the discussion of the female Soviet fighter pilots could be quite interesting!

 
3. When We Were Vikings by Andrew MacDonald

This book is a heartbreaking and beautiful account of a person’s experience on the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum. Discussion points can be centered around how well the representation was done, the relationship between siblings, and the growth of the characters in the book.

 
4. Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner

This is a heartbreaking book where you get very connected to the characters. Just the discussion on the growth of Jo and Beth could be quite lengthy as they experience a number of different things in the book. You can also have a discussion of LGBTQ2S+ representation in literature.

 
5. Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

An amazing work of literature that looks at the connection between two families. This book is actually better if  you know nothing about it so I am not going to say much more except that this book is very gripping and could provide a number of great discussions.

 
6. The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

The Great Alone follows a family who moves to Alaska to try to get away from some things that plague them. But they realize that they cannot run from everything, and may have to face some of their fears. The book could provide discussions around PTSD, the Alaskan wilderness and survival, and domestic violence. I could not put this book down when I read it.

 
7. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

This book follows two family lines, one that originates from slavery from Africa and ended up in America, and one that stayed in Africa. Both showcase the different impacts that history has had on people from Africa, and these experiences can provide a wealth of discussion topics.

Feel free to share some of your book club picks!