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What are the best books for book clubs that weve read recently?
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So glad you asked.
I come from a long line of book-club-loving women.
(Note: This list covers books that were released either in late 2023 or any time in 2024.
Stay tuned in the new year, when we will release an all-new list for 2025).
Her journey, though, takes her on a completely unexpected path.
All Foursis brutally honest, shockingly nimble, and completely unpredictable.
In short, its book club gold.
Romolinis unique background makes her story even more engaging.
All who have thought to themselves, What am I doing this all for, exactly?
will be able to relate, and reexamine their own ambition monsters anew.
Im so happy to report thatA Great Countrywill absolutely deliver.
Gowda does a fantastic job exploring the complicated truth of this countrys melting pot reality.
There are themes of race profiling, immigrant-parent-and-child relationships, political and social issues, and so much more.
This thought-provoking book is one you dont want to miss.
Ricki Wilde is a 20-something from Atlanta who comes from a wealthy and meritocratic family.
Since childhood she always felt that she didnt fit in, and maybe theres good reason for that.
Her inability to fit in, in addition to meeting her fairy godmother, leads her to Harlem.
She feels an extraordinary but unexplainable draw to him, with multiple run-ins that dont seem coincidental.
Williams draws readers in with a modern-day love story, sprinkled with colloquial humor and Louisiana voodooism.
Theres just so much to unpack in this novel.
The book is so bizarre, ghostly, and gruesome, which makes its humor all the more delightful.
This book tackles money, privilege, race, and power dynamics.
Its a book ripe for discussionand reminiscing.
There is family drama and some romance.
We all had different theories about the ending, and the plot kept us on our toes.
Yulin Kuangs debut book is about a novelist named Helen and a screenwriter named Grant.
Helen and Grant went to high school together, and their lives became intertwined due to a tragic incident.
It seems so impossible at first, but Kuang writes their love story beautifully.
The tension builds and builds, and the stakes are so high.
Jolene has spent the past several years flattening her life into small boxes.
This sets off a chain of events that transforms her life forever.
Its a true delight.
Intermezzoby Sally Rooney
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
Intermezzois a book that begs to be discussed.
Its evocative pool scene just screamed beach read to me, and I wasnt disappointed.
Like Mother, Like Daughterfollows Cleo, a university student with a complicated relationship with her mother, Kat.
Its a readable thriller with some deep questions at its core that are ripe for discussion.
Shes now in her 40s, trying to navigate life after hearing the news of her husbands infidelity.
But whereFleishmandeals largely in sex,Compromisetrades primarily in a topic thats arguably more taboo: money.
Jewish American family the Fletchers are rich.
But, of course, they dont.
And then theres the issue of all the money going away.
Margo Millet has always had an uphill climb to success.
Tracy Sierra drops you right into her terrifying scenario.
Oh, and theres also a very cute (sounding) dog in the mix.
Well, something does, and the impact will reverberate across everyone who knows her.
Trust me, its just that good.
Swipedby L.M.
Chilton
‘Swiped’ by L.M.
Chilton
Everyones talking about it: Dating apps are the worst.
Chiltons hilariously satirical novel.
Because her online dates keep dropping dead.
Sylvia is the woman we all need in our lives right now.
She is authentically her and that feels relatable and wonderful!
Your fellow book-clubbers will love to talk about Sylvia and wonder what shes up to now.
If youre aSex and the Cityfan, youll love this one.
removing men from the center of relationship conversations.
How do women find this joy?
By embracing their truest self.
All of a sudden it seems like every woman is doing it.
But who is regulating this now-huge industry, and what is freezing your eggs actually like?
So, as a reporter, she decided to investigate what doing so actually meant.
Its an informative and illuminating read that is sure to spark discussion.
But the plan to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion had been in the works for years.
Youll be fired up and angry in eager measure.
Half of us thought the narrator got what he deserved and half of us felt bad for him.
I personally felt that we needed more background on the characters.
Liz Moores new book follows the disappearance of 13-year-old Barbara Van Laar from her bunk while at Camp Emerson.
Its really that charming.
That is until her friends bachelorette party.
Then the man goes upstairs into her attic, and a completely new husband comes down.
Through Laurens journey, Gramazio explores the paradox of modern dating.
Meanwhile, Jenny has watched her friends from college go on to amazing and fruitful careers and lives.
Its an exploration of the roads not taken and what fulfillment really means that lends itself to endless discussion.
After going through an abortion with her then partner, Suleyman never sees him again.
Its a powerful tribute to female solidarity that you wont be able to stop thinking about.
This was a laugh-out-loud, perfect summer read.
As a huge Christina Lauren fan, this has to be my new favorite.
What fun would your favorite dating shows be without them?
But theres usually more to them that meets the eye, as inThe Villain Edit.
Desperate to revive her career, Jac decides to apply forthe 1,aBachelor-like dating show.
Like, a really bad edit.
Its a fun and frothy twist on the genre that is endlessly entertaining.
It is just the perfect novel to discuss.
Its simply delightful, entertaining, and heartfelt.
Teddy WaynesThe Winnerhas all of that and more, with a dose of arather salacious love triangle.
Youll loathe Conor yet root for him in equal measure, which is always ripe for good discussion.
Gorrindo was working as an editor in NYC when her husband joined an elite unit in the army.
Women of all ages, military wives or not, can relate to this story of friendship and resilience.
Soledad goes on a journey of self-discovery and self-love, and also finds romantic love along the way.
Kennedy takes us from serious moments to funny moments to heartfelt moments so seamlessly.
She highlights the importance of female friendships and also includes a thoughtful representation of autism.
Every year I look forward to her new summer release.
This year,Tourist Seasonwill pull you into the world of three characters that will keep you fully engaged.
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