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I've been asked to chose the first book for a new book club eek!

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Pelvicflooragogo · 30/09/2013 18:19

It's with like minded mums I met at the school in their last year but now I'm feeling the pressure to pick well! I read fairly widely and enjoy period classics, historical fiction and a touch of wizardy stuff (nothing too woo) as well as the usual water cooler fodder.

Do I pick something I've read before and then read it again or pick one I've heard is good and we all read it for the first time for the club? Don't want to sound overly wanky so want to make sure it's accessible for everyone as well as being a good read.

Was thinking about
The Power of One - not read but had great reviews
I Capture the Castle- read it years ago and loved it
Whatever the first Rebus novel by Ian Rankin was- read later ones so curious about earlier
Gone Girl- it's on my shelf and most people seem to have heard of it this year or already read it

Any suggestions gratefully received!

By the way this club will involve both Wine andBiscuit

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scarfaceace · 30/09/2013 22:56

I'm pretty sure that your local library website will have a list of suggestions for reading groups. Also, some publishers do too, with a list of points to discuss for each book. One if the bookshop chains (waterstones possibly) used to have lists as well.

Spoo · 30/09/2013 22:48

Spooky!!!

Spoo · 30/09/2013 22:48

Loved the light between oceans, plenty to talk about too.

highlandcoo · 30/09/2013 22:48

The Light Between Oceans by M L Stedman is a great read. Beautiful prose and there's a moral dilemma at the heart of the plot which would make for an interesting discussion.

I also love The Observations by Jane Harris. Very original novel, told in the voice of a young servant girl. An intriguing mystery but also very funny in parts.

ModeratelyObvious · 30/09/2013 22:47

People of the Book by Geraldine James
The Girls by Lori Lansen

were two my book group did and everyone liked and had things to say about.

Pelvicflooragogo · 30/09/2013 18:42

Yes I just ahead that in the summer and really enjoyed bits of it but not the ending but was very gripped and loved the new world it took me to- good idea.

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DuchessofMalfi · 30/09/2013 18:38

You could try The Night Circus by Erin Morgestern?

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