What to Read for Your Book Club

Book Clubs

       Over the years, there have been books that I am dying to talk about with someone. But, as soon as that feeling strikes, everyone who has read that book seems to disappear, leaving me as the lone survivor. Not really, but there have been times that I wish I had read a book with someone, or think that a certain book is a good discussion book. So, I have compiled a list of books that I think would be perfect for reading with a group to discuss.

       I have actually read this book with a group of girls in my Algebra class a couple years ago, and it was a huge success. We would read a couple chapters a week, and it was hard for all of us to stop. We all just wanted to keep reading. It was great book for discussion since Sloane goes on so many adventures throughout the book.

Since You've Been Gone, by: Morgan Matson

We Were Liars, by: E. Lockhart

       We Were Liars is an awesome book for discussion. But, it's also best if you go into it without knowing the premise. So you're going to have to trust me on this one, and I promise I'm not leading you astray. This is an awesome read.

       Red Queen is a book with a way deeper meaning than what's on the surface. Sure, a girl has powers that she isn't supposed to have, she gets to hide away as a princess, but some very controversial topics are discussed. Racism, politics, oppression, and other themes are very present in the novel, which are great discussion points.

Red Queen, by: Victoria Aveyard

The Selection, by: Kiera Cass

       The Selection is a great "read for the fun of it" book. This book is definitely a dystopian version of The Bachelor. I really liked being able to talk about it with a few friends of mine, since we all read it at about the same time. I'm sure it would be lots of fun if you are in an all girl group, but if the guys want a shot at it, I encourage them to go for it too!

       If you're in need of a fantastic middle-grade book for a school book club, The Lightning Thief is perfect. There is Greek mythology, humor, adventure, and is perfect for a large group of people, especially kids learning about mythology.

The Lightning Thief, by: Rick Riordan

Looking for Alaska, by: John Green

       Looking for Alaska is great read for a high school book club, especially seniors preparing for college. It takes turns you just aren't expecting, and provided me with a "can't put it down" experience. I think it is a great discussion book, and would've loved to have had someone to talk to about this book.

       I cannot tell you how much I loved Aristotle and Dante. It is another book that covers lots of different topics, and is a "finding yourself" book. It's a great read for people trying to figure out things about themselves, including sexuality. You can read more of my thoughts by clicking the link to your right.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, by: ​Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Why We Broke Up, by: Daniel Handler

       Why We Broke Up is a perfect book for a group of friends whose members have gone through a recent relationship status update. It's a great and empowering read, which I really loved. The main character also finds herself after throwing herself at a boy. Again, the link to your left takes you to my full post about it.

       What do you think about book clubs? If you have any book club recommendations for me, leave those in the comments!

While she contemplates starting a book club,
Ashton

Why can't people just sit and read books and be nice to each other?" 
— David Baldacci, The Camel Club