I love taking an evening off and congregating with my bookish friends to discuss literature. Some times my book club considers it challenging to find thoughtful, discussable books. Most of these books are admittedly christian nonfiction. Whatever your book club s reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thoughtprovoking teen novels, and more this list has a book that is sure to please. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Many of these books have shaped my faith and literally changed my life. The thirteenth tale by diane setterfield is a book lovers book, taking place at times in old book shops and giving a nod to classic literature. I didnt expect our group to turn into one of my favorite parts of the. Your mustread book club suggestions for 2018 book riot. Christian book club recommendations learn religions. I have separate boards for christian pins, blogs, etc.
This book has the potential to become the leading manual for christians engaged in outreach for many years. Conservative book club your home for conservative books. Airborne by diann mills, our heart psalms by joyce k. I want to look it up on goodreads, read the amazon description, or look for it at. There are a couple mainstream, secular books on this list. These fourteen books offer engaging and powerful stories and plenty to discuss. Check back next week for more fun reading suggestions. Here are 10 recommendations for christian books both nonfiction and fiction that you can add to your summer reading list. And i plan to write book club questions for each of these so be sure to check back to the site often for those. Two of the books this year, i am reading for a book club, the rest are just books i really want to read. Ellis, fatal strike by diann mills, the hiding place. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. Here are a dozen fiction and nonfiction recommendations for exactly this type of book books that are rewarding to read and discuss, that feel good without feeling mushy.
Recommendations for a womens christian book club 60 books. Just choose one of these top 20 book club books for 2020. Have your book club picks been going a little stale. Some of these are the best book club books from my own book clubs over the years and others are ones i wish my book club had read. The recommendations for readers aged 11 and even more so for those aged 14 and up vary from the serious to the lighthearted. Oprahs book club has highlighted the best books to read since 1996. Whether theyre wielding political power, magic, swords, k. Recommendations for a womens christian book club 58 books. My 2019 reading list for christian women the modern mary. Its perfect for a book club because people will take different things away from it, and i. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Christian book clubs can use these recommendations to choose fiction or nonfiction books that will promote discussions about the christian. We have great discussions and its nice to befriend other classics readers in the community. That is not to say that they are all by christian authors.
Christian book clubs can choose to read nonfiction christian books, christian fiction or popular books that can be considered from a christian perspective. Maybe youve thought of suggesting a nonfiction book, but that seems risky. Rich clean christian club book 3 by jada white and african american club. I figured other moms needed a little encouragement too. While the mainstream media tends to celebrate only books from the left, the conservative book club has provided a muchneeded resource for readers interested in conservative politics and conservative values. Christianity todays 2019 book awards christianity today. Oprah, mark zuckerberg, your neighbor in the apartment next door. We were discussing a book about books tony reinkes lit a christian guide to reading.
All of these book studies can be done either in a small group setting or as an individual. Hi alli pick the books for my church book club and am starting to run out of. Read words of inspiration, encouragement and struggle from other moms just like you. December marks a spectacular finish to two lovely years of the peanut blossom book club for recovering readers. Get great book recommendations delivered to your inbox. The best christian fiction bookclub books 0 bookclubs need books that are going to spark intense discussions and enjoyable banter. Start a christian book club or small group study of your favorite christian. For more than 50 years, the conservative book club has guided book lovers to the best conservative books and authors of our times. Hidden among the stars is historical fiction, but written in a split setting format called timeslip fiction. Christfocus book club christian nonfiction books blog. Its a fine line to walk but we believe these do so effectively and will add a heartwarming touch to your book club gatherings.
Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas. At its core, though, it is just a very good story with a mystery that makes it hard to put down until that last page. Find out whats happening in christian book club meetup groups around the world and start meeting up with the ones near you. The peanut blossom book club for recovering readers is the very best book club for busy moms who struggle to make time to read. These nonfiction book choices offer a variety of interesting selections to choose from and will stimulate good. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. The best books will intrigue you, make you think twice, convict you, inspire you, and for a christian book club ultimately make your relationship with christ better. And with plenty of books published each month, its also hard to keep track. These nonfiction book choices offer a variety of interesting selections to choose from. The best book club picks for 2020 for busy moms who want. Several years ago, i was part of a book club at church.
Heres a complete list of every book recommended over the years, from an american marriage to wild. Plus, get a free ebook when you join our mailing list. Chicks on lit book suggestions for church book club. Among the many hundreds upon thousands of books that are published every year, it is difficult to select just a few that will make worthy additions to your book club lineup. I wanted to make my books more affordable during this crazy time of social distancing. This list of book club recommendations for christian book clubs includes books from each of these categories. So whether youre in a book club now, want to be, or just really love reading and talking about books to anyone, i have suggestions on your next pick. We have included a good mix of fiction and nonfiction and.
He is most concerned about the intersection of globalization with the poor and with christian mission. Christian book clubs can use these recommendations to choose fiction or nonfiction books that will promote discussions about the christian faith. Thats why i put together a big article detailing new books that will be a great fit for book clubs. All of these books were published in 2018, and i made sure to include a variety of genres to entertain even the finickiest book club reader.
When i first launched our book club i needed the motivation to make reading a priority in my busy life. The acfw book club gives fans of christian fiction the opportunity to communicate with each other, chat with acfw authors, and discuss books. This list of book club books has nonfiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. Heres a hot selection of book club suggestions for 2018 to get your group talking.
Every month, one of the highlights of my social life is attending my neighborhood book club. We write about products we think our readers will like. Her book daughter of joy was very good if you like christian romance. I dont have any trouble thinking of ideas for that book club. Dont be caught without a suggestion when its your turn to host book club. Some of the studies have a unique study guide that must be purchased separately. Book club participants are invited to join an email group set up to facilitate announcements and host discussions about the current reading selection.
As would be expected, many address more advanced themes such as relationships, body image, and social issues like racism, poverty, or war. Christianity todays 2018 book awards christianity today. This book club recommendations list contains old and new books of various genres that i think have wide appeal and provide compelling discussion topics for your book club. If you need a new book to read for 2019check out these awesome books. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. The first is a classics book club that meets at the library, and i lead the discussion every month. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the supplier. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful. I already offer the first ebook free in all four of my. There are few things in life as intense as picking the next book for your book club.