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Picks · Fun · medium-length · avoiding Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Five book club picks for a fun · medium-length · avoiding horror, 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.

Top pick

Big Little Lies

by Liane Moriarty

Suburban drama with a murder mystery - addictive and discussion-ready

Four more your club will like

  1. 2.
    The Guncle
    by Steven Rowley

    Gay uncle takes in his niece and nephew - heartfelt and hilarious

  2. 3.
    Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
    by Lori Gottlieb

    Therapist becomes patient - funny, moving, and endlessly discussable

  3. 4.
    Just Mercy
    by Bryan Stevenson

    Death row lawyer's fight for justice - urgent and eye-opening

  4. 5.
    Olga Dies Dreaming
    by Xochitl Gonzalez

    Puerto Rican siblings navigate gentrification, family, and Hurricane Maria

Refine these for your specific group

These picks fit a fun · medium-length · avoiding horror, 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.