The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates is a great pick for book club discussions–even Oprah picked it for her book club! Written by National Book Award winner Ta-Nehisi Coates (author of the nonfiction title Between the World and Me), this is a profound and moving book about the legacy of slavery in America, with themes of family, memory, trauma, morality, and more. If your book club has picked this book for their next meeting, here is a summary and some The Water Dancer book club questions to get your conversation started!
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There’s nothing quite like the prospect of a new year to re-evaluate how you’re living and take stock of your values. For some of us, that means taking a close look at how much stuff we have, and how the accumulation of all that stuff impacts the quality of our lives. The concept of minimalism isn’t about going without, but taking a look at your priorities in life and making adjustments accordingly. Here are ten of the best books on minimalism that we recommend!Continue Reading
Pride & Prejudice is Jane Austen’s most widely read work, commonly assigned in schools, and it has been retold countless times since its publication over 200 years ago. It’s never too late to pick up this classic book for fun or for book club, but if you’re not quite sure where to start, never fear! We’ve compiled a summary, some tips on how to start reading, and Pride & Prejudice book club questions to help you discuss the book!
Do you love a YA book with a fast pace and intriguing mystery at its heart? So do we, which is why we compiled this list of fifteen of the best YA thriller books in varying subgenres from the last few years! Escape to a different place and time where every moment counts, and high stakes mean some choices are literally life and death!
We are living in a golden age of new LGBT YA books, friends! These days, we are fortunate enough to have tons of choices when it comes to queer YA books, LGBT YA fantasy, and more! Featuring a wide range of topics, genres, and a whole spectrum of identities, YA is more diverse than ever…and hopefully we’ll continue to see more great novels beyond gay and lesbian YA in the future! Here’s a list of 35 YA LGBT books that have come out in 2020!
While there is certainly no shortage of books about how to be a great leader, finding the best leadership books for you might require a tad more finesse. Some books may be classics for a reason, but maybe you’re looking for a leadership book for new leaders, or something that will address a contemporary workplace–that’s where we come in! We’ve rounded up 15 of the best new leadership books published within the last five years that will help you become a stronger, more confident leader in all aspects of your life!
Politics is naturally a high-stakes field, since one small decision can affect the lives of thousands–and that’s even more true when it comes to the best political thrillers! These political thrillers look at how global events can affect countries and their political systems, and the people who have to make big decisions for thousands of people.
Readers love to say that the book was better, but let’s be real: Books make some pretty good movies! If you’re a fan of all things romance, then you’ll definitely want to catch these romantic movies based on books, on Netflix and other streaming services! We kept our focus on some of the best movie adaptations of the last couple of years, and the books they’re based on. Here we go!
Normal People by Sally Rooney is one of the hottest books for book clubs right now, thanks to the Hulu adaptation of the book! If it’s your turn to host the book club discussion, don’t fear! We’ve got your Normal People book club discussion questions and summary right here!
Do you love a good whodunit? A protagonist with an itch to discover the truth, no matter the obstacles? Some of the best detective books in the last five years have featured everything from queer private investigators to ex-cops to detectives trying to find their footing in new locations. If you love detective book series or are looking for a great new female detective to fall in love with, then we’ve got some recommendations for you!