Five book club picks for a literary · long · 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.
Shuggie Bain
by Douglas Stuart
Booker winner about a boy's fierce love for his mother - raw and unforgettable
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- 2.Demon Copperheadby Barbara Kingsolver
Pulitzer winner with strong opinions on every page - great for discussion
- 3.One Hundred Years of Solitudeby Gabriel García Márquez
Magical realism masterpiece that rewards a patient group read
- 4.The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacksby Rebecca Skloot
Science, race, and ethics collide in this true story of HeLa cells
- 5.Becomingby Michelle Obama
Intimate memoir from First Lady to icon - universally engaging
Refine these for your specific group
These picks fit a literary · long · 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.