Picks · Mixed · short · avoiding Historical Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Five book club picks for a mixed · short · 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 Maid
by Nita Prose
Cozy mystery with a memorable protagonist
Four more your club will like
- 2.The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agencyby Alexander McCall Smith
Gentle mysteries set in Botswana - refreshingly different
- 3.The Catcher in the Ryeby J.D. Salinger
Love it or hate it - Holden Caulfield guarantees a spirited discussion
- 4.Yellowfaceby R.F. Kuang
Publishing industry satire about identity theft and racism - razor-sharp
- 5.When Breath Becomes Airby Paul Kalanithi
Neurosurgeon facing terminal cancer reflects on mortality - profound and brief
Refine these for your specific group
These picks fit a mixed · short · 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.