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Suggestions for our next book group read, please.

39 replies

mugglewump · 06/04/2025 17:09

As book group host it's my turn to choose our next read, and I am looking for suggestions/inspiration.

We have recently read Mrs Benson's Beetle, Remarkably Bright Creatures, The Mad Woman's Ball, Yellow Face and Butter (which wasn't liked as much).

Please hit me with any ideas of titles we might like. TIA.

OP posts:
ChessieFL · 06/04/2025 17:11

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Really good, not too long and lots to talk about.

Blackcountryexile · 06/04/2025 17:23

. The Secret of Blythswood Square by Sara Sheridan
The Household.by Stacey Halls
The Dictionary of Lost Words
The Bookbinders of Jericho both by Pip Williams.
Maybe,Perhaps,Possibly by Joanna Glen

SmallFiresBurning · 19/04/2025 20:16

The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin - sweet, funny, sad, moving, life-affirming. It left a lasting impression on me, plenty of talking points.

The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence - as above, another tale of unlikely friendship (I seem to like these!). Moments of wry humour, a moral quandary, beautifully written - plenty to discuss.

Saltblood by Francesca De Tores. Loosely based on the lives of two female pirates, the historical language and research seemed authentic, it was convincing to me, I felt transported back in time. I found it a genuinely captivating adventure, at times almost poetic - it was my best read of 2024 😉

KnottyKnitting · 20/04/2025 19:35

It’s quite a hard read and a really emotive topic but “ Saving Noah” by Lucinda Berry is a really good book. Lots to discuss I would imagine

toadinthebucket · 20/04/2025 19:36

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

ApolloandDaphne · 21/04/2025 03:30

Our last book was Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. It was very much enjoyed.

Rainbowqueeen · 21/04/2025 03:33

The Venice Hotel by Tess Woods. Covers climate change, over tourism, DV and family relationships and is beautiful to read.

autisticbookworm · 21/04/2025 07:10

Weyward Emilia Hart
The Nightingale Kristen Hannah
After the end Claire Mackintosh

DuckieDodgyHedgyPiggy · 23/04/2025 21:32

Cloud Cuckoo Land

Gundogday · 23/04/2025 21:36

Three Hours - Rosemary Lupton

A classic such as Wuthering Heights, Pride and prejudice, Oliver Twist etc

Wisteriamouse · 23/04/2025 21:43

I’ve just read the lost passenger by Frances Quinn. Was brilliant!

AdaColeman · 23/04/2025 21:50

Conclave by Robert Harris, fast paced, gripping, timely! A great read, you won't be disappointed.

Gundogday · 23/04/2025 22:16

AdaColeman · 23/04/2025 21:50

Conclave by Robert Harris, fast paced, gripping, timely! A great read, you won't be disappointed.

Good choice and relevant ! We read it in our book club a while back.

MichelleCancelled · 23/04/2025 22:21

Maggie O Farrell
Hamnet
The Marriage Portrait
I am I am I am

Any of those. In fact anything by her, beautiful writer.

MichelleCancelled · 23/04/2025 22:23

SmallFiresBurning · 19/04/2025 20:16

The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin - sweet, funny, sad, moving, life-affirming. It left a lasting impression on me, plenty of talking points.

The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence - as above, another tale of unlikely friendship (I seem to like these!). Moments of wry humour, a moral quandary, beautifully written - plenty to discuss.

Saltblood by Francesca De Tores. Loosely based on the lives of two female pirates, the historical language and research seemed authentic, it was convincing to me, I felt transported back in time. I found it a genuinely captivating adventure, at times almost poetic - it was my best read of 2024 😉

Currently listening to Alex Woods, very funny laugh out loud book, funny books are hard to find.

SociableAtWork · 23/04/2025 22:42

I’ve just finished “There are Rivers in the Sky” by Elif Shafa and it was a fantastic, beautifully written book. Loads of areas for discussion - can’t recommend it enough.

Mamamia35 · 10/05/2025 12:44

We’ve done lots of your entries and are currently on Consider Yourself Kissed - I’d say on a par with Remarkably bright creatures and Strange Sally Diamond. I couldn’t put it down. Lots to discuss about family, motherhood, patriarchy, politics.

keeganface · 28/06/2025 21:06

Elizabeth is Missing was really popular in our book club as was Elinor Oliphant.

Speckly · 11/08/2025 23:37

‘The Island of Sea Women’ by Lisa See, was a real crowd pleaser recently for our group and we all learnt some fascinating stuff we knew nothing about along the way!

afraidberry · 13/08/2025 09:49

Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Elsewhere by gabrielle zelvin

madamehooch · 18/08/2025 18:46

The List of Suspicious Things by Jenny Godfrey

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 18/08/2025 19:01

Godmersham park by Gill Hornby. currently our book club choice. It’s quite good - I’ve only just started it.

wonderpetsrus · 18/08/2025 19:06

James. By Percival Everett