{"id":2790,"date":"2017-08-02T19:44:28","date_gmt":"2017-08-02T23:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/?p=2790"},"modified":"2024-05-29T09:37:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T13:37:25","slug":"10-book-club-books-probably-missed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/10-book-club-books-probably-missed\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Crazy Good Books Your Book Club Probably Missed!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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T<\/span>here are so many Book Club Books<\/span><\/em><\/a> to read; it’s almost impossible not to miss a few. I’m blown away by the number of fantastic books published every year.<\/h3>\n

And the authors, well, they are incredibly talented! Recently, I’ve gone to a few Author signings at my local library. Learning about the author and the influences that inspired their writing is so much fun.<\/h3>\n

“Writing is an extreme privilege but it’s also a gift. It’s a gift to yourself and it’s a gift of giving a story to someone.”<\/span><\/p>\n

~Amy Tan~<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I recently saw Christina Baker Kline, <\/span><\/em>who wrote Orphan Train<\/span><\/em><\/a> and A Piece of The World<\/span><\/em><\/a>. She was so incredibly engaging and entertaining. She created a slide presentation I didn’t want to end, and a question and answer period followed. After leaving the event, I couldn’t wait to read the book.<\/h3>\n

\"Christina<\/h3>\n

Pam Jenoff,<\/em> who wrote The Orphan’s Tale<\/span><\/em><\/a> was another exceptional speaker. She’s lived a fascinating life and is so very accomplished. \u00a0You can read her about page from her website here<\/a><\/span><\/em>. \u00a0It’s impressive. \u00a0I left that event in awe of her achievements and was excited to read the book. I’ll add my review as soon as it’s ready.<\/h3>\n

\"Pam<\/h3>\n

\u00a0But, I have a love\/hate relationship when it comes to searching for a Book Club Book. I’m sure you’ll all agree there’s a thrill in finding “the” book for the next month. Feeling confident everyone will like the book is satisfying. You’ve made your\u00a0contribution to the Book Club, and hopefully, a lively discussion will follow.<\/h3>\n

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I get lost in the hunt once I start reading the jacket covers<\/span><\/em> and reviews<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/em>for the potential Book Club Book.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/em>Discovering new book blogs is addictive. Hours can go by unnoticed once I start reading. One blog links to another, and it’s way past my bedtime before I know it.<\/h3>\n

\"BooksBut then, I can get frustrated if I can’t find the perfect\u00a0book<\/a><\/span><\/em> to suggest to the group. It happens. Sometimes, I just can’t find the right book.<\/h3>\n

Because I’m always on the lookout for my next read, I’m always asking people what they’re reading. \u00a0Word of mouth<\/span><\/em><\/a> is by far the best way to get a good recommendation.<\/h3>\n

\"BooksBut, keeping track or remembering them all is a struggle. I’m usually out and about at a party or with some friends when the conversation about a book starts. I try to write the title down, put it in my phone, or beg the person to text me the author’s name, but a few get lost.<\/h3>\n

So, if you’re looking for an excellent Book Club book to suggest to your group, check out the list below. \u00a0You may have missed a few of them!<\/h3>\n
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10 Crazy Good Books Your Book Club Probably Missed!<\/h2>\n

Left Neglected<\/a>\u00a0by Lisa Genova<\/em><\/h3>\n

The Weird Sisters<\/a> by Eleanor Brown<\/em><\/h3>\n

Moloka’i<\/a>\u00a0by Alan Brennert<\/em><\/h3>\n

The Language of Flowers<\/a> by\u00a0Vanessa Diffenbaugh<\/em><\/h3>\n

Secrets of Eden<\/a> by\u00a0Chris Bohjalian<\/em><\/h3>\n

Little Bee<\/a> by Chris Cleave<\/em><\/h3>\n

A Friend of the Family<\/a> by\u00a0Lauren Grodstein<\/em><\/h3>\n

My Name is Mary Sutter<\/a> by\u00a0Robin Oliveira<\/em><\/h3>\n

The Kitchen House<\/a> by\u00a0<\/span>Kathleen Grissom<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Scent of Rain and Lightning <\/a>by\u00a0Nancy Pickard<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Try a few, browse the jackets, read the reviews, and please add a comment to any you may have read. Your fellow readers will appreciate your input.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Happy reading!<\/h3>\n

Andrea<\/h2>\n

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Download list here:<\/span><\/strong> \u00a010 Books Your Book Club Probably Missed<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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