Reads that will curate a lively discussion… but you can still understand it with a glass of wine 🍷
Sections
6
Humor
Slice of Life Fiction
A Touch of the Arcane
Thriller/horror/read under covers 🫣
SciFi
Memoirs
Humor
Big and small laughs
Essays that are each a new level of ridiculous. You’ll be confused and delighted at the same time.
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls: Sedaris, David
Murder mystery meets single mom just trying to hold it all together - lots of twists and turns and humor make it a fun read!
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It: Novel (Book 1)
Slice of Life Fiction
Charming story about a woman whose life changes dramatically. Trigger warnings: spousal death. (This doesn’t spoil anything.)
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
I feel like this is not the best title, as it gets buried in lots of book searches. But the story is sweet, and there’s a relatable character for just about everyone!
The Wise Women: Novel on Mothers & Daughters
Strong single mom, nerdy tree guy, nature story. It’s a good throughline!
Harry's Trees: A Novel
A blue skinned woman delivers books in the back woods. PLENTY of room for interpretation and… did you know the blue skinned people existed for a time??
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek: A Novel
A young boy and a young marten have parallel coming of age stories. Fascinating narrative style.
Martin Marten: A Novel
A Touch of the Arcane
Get sucked in to a world of least worst options. The concept stays with you a while.
The Midnight Library (GMA Book Club Pick) by Matt Haig, Paperback
A harrowing tale told with humor and overlapping characters. Keep blinking, it makes sense by the end!
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
I may be a sucker for books in where magical elements create emotional and introspective lessons. 🤷♀️
Cassandra in Reverse
Thriller/horror/read under covers 🫣
Whattttt happened here?? This one will stay with you…
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
Did actually keep me guessing! This will get the wine and discussion flowing at book club!
Rock Paper Scissors: A Novel
Playing with planes of existence and family dynamics. Will spark some fascinating discussion.
In an Instant
SciFi
The TV show is a fun one, but at the risk of sounding SO snobby, the book is better !
Wool: Inspiration for Silo Seasons 1 & 2
Memoirs
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION. Sir Patrick reading his own memoir?? Unbeatable.
Making It So: A Memoir
Such an easy read from the POV of Conan’s badass assistant. Absolute great pool read. (I know this from personal experience!)
The World's Worst Assistant
Carrie Fisher’s no-holds barred tell all. If you’re a fan of this absolute late icon, it’s a must read. Bonus: come to your book club in cosplay!
The Princess Diarist
This is one of my favorite memoirs of all time. If your book club is made up of femme-identifying people, this one should absolutely be on the list.
