5 Books To Start a Book Club With
Starting a book club is a great way to connect and dive into new stories together. The challenge most groups face is picking the perfect book to begin with. Here are a few picks that are sure to spark engaging conversations and keep you interested!
Set in the picturesque town of Cranberry Cove, it follows Renee, at a crossroads in her life, and Sadie, a busy mom trying to balance it all. As their friendship grows, they discover that taking chances, embracing change, and welcoming the future can help them find their true selves. With humor, warmth, and surprises, this heartwarming tale is a perfect reminder that it’s never too late to make a change and go after what you truly want.
A curse haunts the Everly family, with each generation losing its most talented member, claimed by a mysterious woman named Penelope. When Violet’s mother vanishes in the middle of the night, the curse falls on her, and Violet begins to unravel the truth. As she journeys into a world of magic and scholars, she learns that this adventure is not all that it seems and is determined to break the curse before it breaks her family.
Lowen Ashleigh is hired to finish the bestselling book series of author Verity Crawford, who can no longer write after going through a tragic accident. Hoping the job will boost her career and bring her publicity, Lowen is unprepared for the dark secrets she uncovers in Verity’s autobiography. What she reads sets off a chain of events that will change everything, shattering the image of the Crawford family she thought she knew…
The story follows Theo, a young boy who survives a terrorist attack at the Metropolitan Museum of Art but loses his mother. Amid the chaos, Theo steals his favorite painting, a priceless Dutch masterpiece, which becomes both a hidden treasure and a burden. As Theo grows, the painting leads him through a series of painful and challenging experiences, shaping him into a young man. Part coming-of-age story, part mystery, The Goldfinch explores the value of art, the pain of loss, and the deeper meaning of life and the weight of choices, forcing Theo to confront the consequences of his actions as a young boy.
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