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Picks · Literary · medium-length · avoiding Non-Fiction

Five book club picks for a literary · medium-length · avoiding non-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

Life of Pi

by Yann Martel

Boy, tiger, ocean - the ending question alone fuels an entire meeting

Four more your club will like

  1. 2.
    1984
    by George Orwell

    Totalitarian nightmare that feels more relevant every year

  2. 3.
    Intermezzo
    by Sally Rooney

    Two grieving brothers navigate love and loss - classic Rooney for discussion

  3. 4.
    Lessons in Chemistry
    by Bonnie Garmus

    Witty and thought-provoking - bridges literary and fun readers

  4. 5.
    Beautiful World, Where Are You
    by Sally Rooney

    Friendship and modern anxiety explored through email and narrative

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