a collection of books I’ve read for book club — from page-turning fiction and emotional reads to books that actually gave us something to talk about. save this for your next book club pick or when you need a new book to read.
a gripping mystery/thriller book that made for such a good book club read. full of secrets, family drama, and twists that gave us A LOT to talk about
The God of the Woods: A Novel
one of our book club reads that we loved — and we read it right before the movie came out, which made watching it together even more fun. such a fun sci-fi read with friendship, mystery, space, and a story that keeps you guessing. definitely one for ...
Project Hail Mary (Movie Tie-In): A Novel
a fantasy read that had our book club fully invested — and now we’re impatiently waiting to read the next book in the series. magic, secrets, romance, and plenty to talk about at book club. definitely add this one to the list if you love getting hook...
Metal Slinger: Fire & Metal: Book One
a fast-paced thriller that kept our book club guessing. lots of secrets, twists, and “wait… WHAT?” moments that made this one such a fun book club discussion. if you love psychological thrillers, suspense, and books that keep you turning the page, ad...
The Inmate
this one had ALL the ingredients for a good book club conversation — secrets, complicated relationships, and twists that kept us guessing. a dark and suspenseful psychological thriller that pulls you in quickly and gives you plenty to discuss once yo...
Darling Girls: A Novel
a fun, feel-good read with romance, secrets, and a story that kept us invested from beginning to end. this was such a good book club pick because there was plenty to unpack and talk about after finishing it. adding it to the list for anyone looking f...
Great Big Beautiful Life: Reese's Book Club
a deeply emotional memoir about family, generational trauma, resilience, and finding your own way forward. this one really stayed with me — raw, honest, and the kind of book that makes you think about family and the stories we carry with us long afte...
The House of My Mother: Daughter's Quest
a messy, funny, unexpectedly heartfelt read about strangers, new beginnings, and the kind of life changes you never see coming. it had the perfect mix of humor, emotion, complicated relationships, and a little bit of chaos — such a fun read if you lo...
The Wedding People: A Novel
one of those books that completely pulled us in — and it ended up getting one of the highest ratings in our group. the only qualm? it’s a LONG one, but the story, characters, and emotional depth made it worth the commitment. if you love immersive his...
The Great Alone: A Novel
if you’re looking for a book that keeps you guessing, this one delivers. a twisty psychological thriller filled with secrets, unreliable memories, and plenty of suspense. the kind of read where you keep changing your mind about what really happened —...
The Last Time I Lied: A Novel
a fascinating memoir and one of those books that gives you a very different perspective on a life we’ve all watched from the outside. candid, personal, and full of stories about family, public life, grief, and growing up in the spotlight. definitely ...
Spare
a thoughtful, easy-to-digest read about relationships, dating, communication, and what it actually takes to build healthy, lasting love. full of practical advice and little perspective shifts that make you stop and think about how you show up in rela...
8 Rules of Love: Find, Keep & Let Go
a fun, twisty read that kept me guessing and made for plenty of conversation afterward. full of secrets, complicated characters, and unexpected turns — perfect if you love mysteries and thrillers that keep you questioning who you can actually trust.
The Fine Art of Lying: A Reese's Book Club Pick
this was such an unexpectedly moving memoir. Minka Kelly gets incredibly honest about her childhood, family, hardship, and the experiences that shaped her life before becoming an actress. a raw, vulnerable read about resilience, complicated family re...
Tell Me Everything: A Memoir
this one had me questioning EVERYTHING. a twisty psychological thriller with secrets, suspicious neighbors, and plenty of unexpected turns. if you love unreliable narrators, small-town mysteries, and books that keep you guessing until the very end, t...