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Five book club picks for a mixed · medium-length 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

Malibu Rising

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

One legendary 1980s Malibu party - surf, siblings, and secrets

Four more your club will like

  1. 2.
    Gilead
    by Marilynne Robinson

    Quiet meditation on faith, family, and mortality that deepens on discussion

  2. 3.
    The Thursday Murder Club
    by Richard Osman

    Cozy mystery with witty retirees solving crimes

  3. 4.
    Anxious People
    by Fredrik Backman

    Quirky hostage situation that's surprisingly heartwarming

  4. 5.
    Dark Matter
    by Blake Crouch

    Multiverse thriller with a love story at its core - impossible to put down

Refine these for your specific group

These picks fit a mixed · medium-lengthgroup 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.