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Five book club picks for a literary · long · avoiding historical fiction 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

The Goldfinch

by Donna Tartt

Epic story with moral ambiguity that divides readers productively

Four more your club will like

  1. 2.
    Shuggie Bain
    by Douglas Stuart

    Booker winner about a boy's fierce love for his mother - raw and unforgettable

  2. 3.
    One Hundred Years of Solitude
    by Gabriel García Márquez

    Magical realism masterpiece that rewards a patient group read

  3. 4.
    Demon Copperhead
    by Barbara Kingsolver

    Pulitzer winner with strong opinions on every page - great for discussion

  4. 5.
    The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
    by Rebecca Skloot

    Science, race, and ethics collide in this true story of HeLa cells

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