{"id":11067,"date":"2026-10-14T22:52:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T02:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/?p=11067"},"modified":"2026-10-14T22:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T02:53:11","slug":"must-read-books-for-book-clubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/must-read-books-for-book-clubs\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-Read Books That Are Perfect for Book Clubs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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5 Best Books for Book Clubs to Add to Your Reading List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best books for book clubs spark lively discussion, provoke emotion, and stay with you long after you finish.  We all have those books you read years ago but still feel like you just finished.  You can talk about the narrative in detail.  These are the kind of books you want to introduce to your book club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a list of five books I\u2019ve put together with unforgettable characters that will challenge your thinking and keep you reading past your bedtime.  This list has something for everyone, from sweeping historical fiction and emotional family stories to mystery and friendship, with a little humor that adds something special to your meeting.  These books are worth reading and recommending. Whether you’re looking for a fantastic story or a deep discussion, these books are a must-read for book clubs.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult
Rating: 4.5 stars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ballantine Books | September 15, 2026 | 464 pages | ISBN 978-0593726259 | Contemporary Fiction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

What’s The Story?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Molly lost her mother when she was two months old.  Her mom went to a doctor\u2019s appointment at the World Trade Center on 9\/11 and never came home.  She\u2019s married to Jesse (a character from “My Sister\u2019s Keeper”). Secrets resurface, and questions need answering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You’ll Love It<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jodi Picoult takes this emotional, complicated story and delivers a well-researched book about trauma’s lasting effects.  She talks about the aftermath of 9\/11 and women who experience PPP (Postpartum Psychosis), bringing timely topics to the forefront for discussion.  I closed this book feeling like I had gained more than just a good story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why It’s A Great Book Club Choice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n