BEST BOOK CLUB PICKS FOR GREAT DISCUSSIONS
Looking for the best book club books for great discussions? Each year I survey avid readers and book club members to discover the novels that generate a memorable conversation. Because let's be honest. We remember those discussions, may be more than the wine served. For me, a successful meeting comes down to how many different comments and viewpoints surface. Yet, how do you find the perfect book that makes a lasting impression on your group? The stress is real. You want a plot, characters and issues who stay with you. A story you’re not hesitant to blurt out whenever you’re asked for a recommendation. Whether your group loves historical fiction, literary fiction, compelling stories about women, this annual list and my monthly recommendations will help you choose your next discussion-worthy read.
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Best Book Club Books for Great Discussions (2025 Picks)
Through a survey fielded to avid readers and book club members, I’ve assembled books which spark discussion. That doesn’t mean the book was universally liked, but rather there were enough topics to stimulate ideas and opinions. No list is ever complete, but I hope this one helps your club find undiscovered recommendations to fill in a few months.
Top 10 Best Book Club Books from 2025
Discover the best book club books for 2025 based on recommendations from avid readers. The Top 10 titles are based on multiple recommendations. There's no surprise that THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah remains in the top five. When I noticed over 11,000 Kindle readers highlighted this line, I think it complements the core concept behind most book clubs: women supporting women.
"Thank God for girlfriends. In this crazy, chaotic, divided world that was run by men, you could count on the women."
Other Top Picks
Anxious People by Frederick Backman
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
Iona Iverson's Rules For Commuting by Clare Pooley
Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The Little Liar By Mitch Albom
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boulanger
The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin
Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingslover
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Rent Collector by Camron Wright
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Garbrielle Zevin
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
If your club enjoys historical fiction featuring strong female protagonists, you may also enjoy my novels. I'm happy to join your discussion by Zoom or in-person.
In addition to all the great titles listed above, I hope your group may consider one of my books, The Unlocked Path or The Path Beneath Her Feet, or Under Two Flags. I have joined over 100 book clubs for an author chat since the first book released in August 2022. I love meeting with groups, in-person or over Zoom. All my books are great choices for March - Women's History Month or any time you're looking for an inspirational and educational read of women from the shadows of history. I'd love to join your group for a chat. Who knows maybe I'll bring the wine.
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