Five book club picks for a fun · medium-length · avoiding historical fiction, sci-fi/fantasy group
These books were chosen from our 150-book editorial catalog using the same matching algorithm we use on the quiz. They're a starting point — refine for your specific group with the 2-minute quiz.
The Bean Trees
by Barbara Kingsolver
Kingsolver's breakout novel about unexpected motherhood and community
Four more your club will like
- 2.The Guncleby Steven Rowley
Gay uncle takes in his niece and nephew - heartfelt and hilarious
- 3.Just Mercyby Bryan Stevenson
Death row lawyer's fight for justice - urgent and eye-opening
- 4.Little Fires Everywhereby Celeste Ng
Suburban secrets and motherhood battles - everyone picks a side
- 5.The Sentenceby Louise Erdrich
Haunted Minneapolis bookstore during 2020 - Pulitzer winner's ghost story
Refine these for your specific group
These picks fit a fun · medium-length · avoiding historical fiction, sci-fi/fantasygroup on average. The 2-minute quiz tunes them to your group's actual taste — and once you have a club going, ratings improve future picks.