The fiction book club I lead at One More Page Books kicks off the new year by talking about our favorite reads of the previous year. We call it a book club potluck: instead of food we bring book recommendations! This aren’t necessarily book club picks, but books we’ve read outside of book club that we’ve really enjoyed. Additionally, they don’t have to have been published recently, simply books we’ve read in the last year. This is my favorite meeting of the year; we always come up with quite the eclectic list of books!
Without further ado! The link will take you to a page to purchase it from my favorite indie; they will ship to you!!
Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah Smarsh
Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land
Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid: this was one of my favorite reads as well. I personally preferred the audiobook.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow: Another favorite of mine! I listened to the audio, which was fantastic. The only downside is there were so many quotes I would have highlighted; I’m sure I’ll break down and buy the print version as well.
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee: This was one of our book club picks. We all loved it; such a phenomenal title!
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni: Another book club pick. This title has so many discussion worthy topics!
We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter: This one has been on my to-read list for a while. Time to bump it up the list!
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles: Yet another book club pick! This seems to be a favorite of many!
The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes: One of my first reads of this year! This is a good one! Quite different than her other books but most definitely worth the read.
Becoming by Michelle Obama: This one goes without saying. Such a phenomenal read (or listen).
Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube: Chasing Fear and Finding Home in the Great White North by Blair Braverman: If this title doesn’t grab you, I don’t know what will. This is another I’ve added to my must-read list!
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston: A favorite of this bookstore, and of mine as well. Such a great book!
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe: This one came with a recommendation NOT to listen to the audio. This one was already on my must-read list so I’m bumping it up a few spots!
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD: In which I learned that my glass of wine right before bedtime isn’t really helping me sleep. I mean…are they sure!?
The Overstory by Richard Powers: Recommended, but with the caveat that it’s not a book for everyone.
The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan: I just love everything Tan has written. It didn’t surprise me this made the list!
Not all of my personal favorites are listed here; you can see a complete listing here.
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