kylie78 Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) I am starting a book reading group in January in my village and trying to think of some titles that might appeal to a wide range of interests - any suggestions would be welcomed! Edited November 30, 2009 by Kell Reduced font size and removed bolding Quote
Chrissy Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 I think the best thing to do Kylie is to have a rummage through the threads and see what grabs you. You will be able to see which books have generated good discussions. Quote
Janet Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 One of our earliest 'Bookworms' titles was The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd - that went down really well. Another great one is A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Set in Afghanistan, it's not a difficult read at all and the subject-matter will definitely make for a good discussion. I love my Bookworms group - my evenings there are something I really look forward too. Good luck with setting yours up. Quote
kylie78 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks for that, I'm a little nervous, but I've had some good response so far, so fingers crossed. Quote
Kimmy619 Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Are you looking for suggestions for a particular genre? Quote
JudyB Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Two of the best books I've read this year are:- The Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier Guernica by Dave Boling both are quick but very interesting reads. Quote
AbielleRose Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 I would reccomend to you Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks. The group I read it with was all women but I'm sure it would also appeal to men. It is about a young women's journey and heroism when her village is infected with the Plague in 1666. The book is beautifully written and a rather easy read. Quote
MuggleMagic Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 I read a book called Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides for the book club that I used to attend and it certainly got people talking Quote
BookJumper Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 Markus Zusak, The Book Thief should get people talking; I very rarely read anything to do with real conflicts as I'm easily upset but this is an absolutely stunning and important read. Quote
Nicola Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 I would recommend: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman I've read these books and have since passed them around friends and family, male and female. Everyone has enjoyed them and we all like different types of fiction generally. Hope everything goes well with your reading group Quote
Talisman Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 The one that immediately springs to mind for me is The Shack by WM Paul Young - that will certainly get people talking - and thinking. Quote
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