The best book club picks for 2021 for busy moms who want FUN books

Looking for the best book club picks for 2021? We’ve been picking the perfect book club books for 7 years!

Are you resolving to read more in the new year? The Peanut Blossom Book Club for Recovering Readers is the very best book club for busy moms who struggle to make time to read.

If you used to devour books before the kids came along but can’t remember the last time you picked up something that didn’t have pictures on every page, you’re in the right place!

We are a group of friends who have been chatting about books on Facebook for the last 6+ years and we would love to have you join us.

How do we define the best book club picks for 2021?

We read only FUN, light-hearted books.
We avoid tear jerkers.
We don’t take our book picks too seriously, reading is for pleasure.
We read a wide variety of genres throughout the year: romance, historical fiction, magical realism, fantasy, and mystery all make the rotation year after year.
We look for a variety of voices in both authors and characters.

Our book club is NOT for anyone who:

Needs long-grinding 500+ page books to feel accomplished
Wants each line of the book to be a mental challenge
Desires books with great, lasting, classical importance

Our book club is DEFINITELY FOR anyone who:

Is desperately busy and struggles to find time to read
Used to love reading for fun before family-life became so all-encompassing
Misses chatting with friends over a fun book
Needs something light to relieve the burdens of the day
Wants a book club with flexibility and NO RULES or deadlines
Knows that occasionally reading picks outside of your comfort zone is the best way to find new favorite authors and genres

Does this sound like you? Then, welcome!

There are just two steps to get started:

1. Follow along on Facebook:

Every month, I post monthly discussion threads for each book inside our private Facebook book club. Join us here.

You’ll discover our group is filled with kind, upbeat people who just love to share their new favorite reads. We talk about all books, not just the official monthly picks. It’s a great place to get new recommendations all year long.

Need help finding a book on a specific topic? Looking for recommendations for books to share with your kids? Want to share something you’ve enjoyed? Members are eager to chat about whatever you are reading or want to read all year long.

2. Sign up for email updates:

Nothing is worse than having an exciting announcement and knowing that social media algorithms will filter and prevent me from getting the news to you. I don’t want Facebook deciding what you see and what you don’t.

When you sign up for my email newsletter, I will send you all the reminders you need for our book list all year long. I’ve got lots of goodies planned for 2021, you won’t want to miss out.

You’ll also be added to my weekly newsletter where I share fun seasonal recipes and ideas for you to enjoy your family more.

GET ON THE LIST HERE:

Now that you’re in the club, just grab the next book in the list that calls your attention and get reading!

NEW FOR 2021!

BRAND NEW for this year:
I have spent the last several months working on a specialized reading journal specifically for the members of our book club.

Once I got going, the ideas just kept coming. This 70-page journal is filled with printables for you to mix & match the perfect reading journal just for you.

A peek inside:

There is a 2-page spread customized for every book in our 2021 lineup. Plenty of space for you to brainstorm questions to ask about the book and record your favorite moments.
A monthly reading log to track your reading time and keep you motivated.
Several daily reading journal pages for you to track your in-between books or even books you’re reading with another book club.
An entire section of Top Favorites for you to make lists of your favorite books of all time in different categories.
And so much more.

As a very special thank you for supporting our group through your purchase, if you order the book journal before November 30 you will also get a bonus section that features 8 pages of fun reading challenges to keep you motivated all year long.

GET YOUR READING JOURNAL HERE

The OFFICIAL list of best book club picks for 2021!

Here we go! This is the moment we’ve been waiting for:

I’m thrilled to announce the complete line-up of book club picks for 2021.
I can’t wait to read these with you.

JANUARY:

The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow

Amazon Rating: 4.5 stars | 2,400+ ratings
Genre: Magical Realism
Pages: 385

FEBRUARY:

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

Amazon Rating: 4.5 stars | 3,800+ ratings
Genre: Australian Humorous Fiction
Pages: 384

MARCH:

Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson

Amazon Rating: 4 stars | 300+ ratings
Genre: Multicultural Romance
Pages: 336

APRIL:

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Amazon Rating: 4.5 stars | 1,800+ ratings
Genre: LGBT Humorous Fantasy Fiction
Pages: 400

MAY:

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

Amazon Rating:4.5 stars | 1,300+ ratings
Genre: Asian American Fiction
Pages: 320

JUNE:

The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal

Amazon Rating: 4.5 stars | 850+ ratings
Genre: Women’s Domestic Life Fiction
Pages: 384

JULY:

You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria

Amazon Rating: 4.5 stars | 350+ ratings
Genre: Hispanic American Fiction
Pages: 384

AUGUST:

Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum

Amazon Rating:4.5 stars | 1,300+ ratings
Genre: Teen and Young Adult Step Family Fiction
Pages: 352

SEPTEMBER:

Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Exceptional Ladies by Vicky Zimmerman

Amazon Rating: 4.5 stars | 170+ ratings
Genre: Women’s Friendship Fiction
Pages: 432

OCTOBER:

Romanov by Nadine Brandes

Amazon Rating:4.5 stars | 400+ ratings
Genre: Teen and Young Adult Historical Fantasy
Pages: 350

NOVEMBER:

The Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

Amazon Rating:4.5 stars | 850+ ratings
Genre: Multicultural Holiday Fiction
Pages: 320

DECEMBER:

Every December we do a “reader’s choice” month where you pick your own book. We will celebrate together with our popular Pay it Forward Book Exchange on Facebook.

Even though you are welcome to choose anything you want to read this month, I always come prepared with some fun ideas to get you started!