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Five book club picks for a mixed · 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.

Top pick

The Glass Castle

by Jeannette Walls

Dysfunctional family memoir that raises questions about resilience and forgiveness

Four more your club will like

  1. 2.
    Gone Girl
    by Gillian Flynn

    The unreliable narrator twist that launched a thousand book club arguments

  2. 3.
    All the Ugly and Wonderful Things
    by Bryn Greenwood

    Controversial love story that challenges moral boundaries - heated discussion guaranteed

  3. 4.
    Little Fires Everywhere
    by Celeste Ng

    Suburban secrets and motherhood battles - everyone picks a side

  4. 5.
    Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
    by Gabrielle Zevin

    Complex friendship dynamics that spark debate about ambition and loyalty

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