Starred books are the ones i remember them enjoying and having a good discussion with. The santa clarita public library is ready with lots of resources to help you make your book club meetings memorable. Little heathens wont make my top 10 anytime soon, but the authors simple, sometimes harsh, sometimes humorous descriptions provoked deep discussions in our group. Jan 29, 2009 a great read for the book club doesnt necessarily mean i will like it on a personal level. The best book club books that will encourage discussion in your book cluband theyre all available in paperback for easy access for your. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. Book clubs at senior living facilities are designed for facility residents. Membership also includes instore discounts, bonus coupons, and more.
Instore book club meetings have been temporarily suspended. To conserve paper and lower the costs of printing, many book publishing companies tend to use smaller fonts that are difficult for many, both young and old, to ready comfortably. Dec 20, 2019 lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Quail ridge books hosts several instore book clubs and related groups. Find the best books, literary resources and educational solutions for kids at scholastic, a leader in publishing and education for nearly 100 years. Its no mystery that many seniors love reading and have a passion for telling stories. Live longer by reading books and sharing your thoughts with others. Wondering what books to read in 2020 in your senior book club. Whether youre just beginning your morning or youre at the end of a long day, theres nothing like pouring a cup of tea and curling up in a quiet spot with a good book.
January the snow child by eowyn ivey february where the crawdads. For seniors, book clubs are a great way to stay active and engaged while improving senior wellness and meeting others with similar tastes. From where we stand, books are an essential key to healthy living. Some of the studies have a unique study guide that must be purchased separately. When shes not watching melodramatic television or reading magical realism, shes reading memoir, watching the great british bake off, or eating her way around new york. Not all are newer than 2009 but ill list them anyway. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Listening to a book is more convenient and enjoyable for some, and ebooks allow you to. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic. How to pick books for a book club10 tips for choosing the. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back.
As technology continues to take up many areas of our lives, reading a good book allows you to disconnect and get lost in the adventures and excitement. Oct 14, 2008 a book club is a great way for people who enjoy reading to get together and share their opinions on a variety of books chosen by the members or host. Senior book club groups are held monthly in bend and redmond. Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas.
Reading continues to be one of americas favorite pastimes, and for good reason. Whatever youre looking for, i hope youll find a few perfect book club suggestions on this list for your group. Jan 14, 2020 christian book clubs can choose to read nonfiction christian books, christian fiction or popular books that can be considered from a christian perspective. Senior book clubs for the public are held at the bend senior center. Meetings books and better education book club babe babe meets the 2nd saturday of every month 10. 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. Find new books to read and participate in fascinating discussions.
For additional book club recommendations, check out my. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date. Looking for book club suggestions for your book group. 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. Seniors blue book assisted living, home health, memory care. Senior center book club books showing 150 of 151 eleanor oliphant is completely fine hardcover by. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. 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. How to start your own book club my senior health plan. This is a wonderful collection of poems that are witty, wise and touching. Weve all probably been asked, at least once in our lives, to name five people, living or dead, with whom wed like to have dinner. The immortal life of henrietta lacks by rebecca skloot. This book is about how mccourts thirtyyear teaching career shaped his second act as a writer and is an urgent tribute to teachers everywhere. Maybe thats why book clubs are popping up at senior living communities all over the country. This list of book club recommendations for christian book clubs includes books from each of these categories. I am also in charge of a senior book club but my group are 70100 year olds. Elizabeth letts goodreads author shelved 1 time as seniorcitizensbookclub avg rating 4. Books if you are looking for amazing book recommendations from other women over 60, youve come to the right place. How to run a book club for seniors senior living link.
If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. All of these book studies can be done either in a small group setting or as an individual. Senior citizens book club books showing 150 of 69 finding dorothy hardcover by. Great literature is a life raft especially under trying circumstances. So whether youre in a book club now, want to be, or just really love reading and talking about books to anyone, i have suggestions on your. These 29 titles are the best book club books ranging from nonfiction to chicklit. Bend senior center september through june cardinals.
As technology continues to take up many areas of our lives, reading a good book allows you to disconnect and get lost in the adventures and excitement through the lives of the characters in a story. Save over 40% all preorders are available at the membership price or one member credit, and because they are shipped separately, preorders are not eligible for feature selection bundle prices. If youre interested in creating a book club, take the initiative and get going. Told in the style of 1940s melodramas, this book is an excellent mystery with a touch of comedy. Jun 16, 2015 the end of your life book club by will schwalbe paperback jun 20. The seniors blue book is a resource guide for assisted living, home health, nonmedical, hospice, skilled nursing, alzheimers, events, activities. A nationwide book club bringing readers together to discuss. We love our book clubs and the wonderful people who are in them. When breath becomes air by paul kalanithi this memoir published after the authors early death from lung cancer will basically rip your heart out, but also make you so glad to be alive. When wills mother is dying, he and his mother decide to punctuate his hospital visits with an unusual book club with a membership of two. 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. For reading group month, these novels will spark great conversationincluding the world that we knew by alice hoffman, three. In this book she advocates writing for everyone, and hopes to encourage people of all ages, especially her fellow senior citizens, to write.
Check out enlivants list of popular books for seniors to read. The best books to read are the ones that transport you to another world. Currentnewer book suggestions for senior citizens book club. Relaxing with a good book is beneficial for people of all ages, but especially seniors, as it can reduce stress, provide mental simulation, and even improve memory. Jul 17, 2017 how to run a book club for seniors reading literature together with others is a great way to become involved in your senior living community as well as a way to reach out and make new friends. With your bam millionaires club card, youll receive free shipping at. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. Reading literature together with others is a great way to become involved in your senior living community as well as a way to reach out and make new friends. Whatever your book clubs reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thoughtprovoking teen novels, and more this list has a book that is sure to please. Then there are others who have no desire to join a book club. Eleanor oliphant is completely fine by gail honeyman, the boys in the boat. Proudly created and maintained by member volunteers, with.