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    Home » Blog » Book Club

    The Best Book Club Picks for 2018

    Published: Apr 17, 2018 · Modified: Nov 14, 2022 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Looking for the best book club picks for 2018? Join the Peanut Blossom Book Club and enjoy these reader favorites from our book club archive.

    A stack of books from the 2018 book club sit on a table.

    Picking your book club books for the year can be a daunting decision!

    Go ahead and dig in on these awesome book club suggestions from the Peanut Blossom online book club.

    We read only fun books that make our members rediscover their love of reading. Life's too short for a bad book.

    Every year of our club has been better than the last.

    It is truly one of my life's joys to receive notes from our group members telling me how much they've loved the book club suggestions and how it has inspired them to read so much more than what is on our schedule.

    I set out to create book club that had only fun, lighthearted books on our book club list.

    If you're looking for the next great book club book for your group, look no farther than this amazing list of our 2018 books.

    There's a little something for everyone:

    • YA
    • Historical Fiction
    • Romance
    • Mystery
    • Good Old Fashioned Page Turning Beach Reads

    How Do I Pick the Books?

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

    How To Join Our Book Club

    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.

    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.

    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!

    Best Book Club Books 2018

    Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan

    We read Beneath a Scarlet Sky. It was quite a bit darker than I expected and not exactly how I meant to start the year.

    BUT it was so well written and many of our club members told me how much they loved it.

    The Arrangement by Sarah Dunn

    My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella

    Close Enough to Touch by Colleen Oakley

    The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

    This is a light YA pick. I read Everything, Everything by the same author in 24 hours. I thought this would be a fun easy pick for the transition period when the kids are home for summer break! If you've got teens in your family, maybe have them join you!

    The Weekenders by Mary Kay Andrews

    Slightly South of Simple by Kristy Woodson Harvey

    The House at the Edge of Night by Catherine Banner

    This is a "sweeping drama about 4 generations of family in Sicily." Named one of the best books of the year by NPR.

    A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro

    This book follows the teen descendants of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. This has caught my eye more than once during my Target runs.

    12 fun book club books for a blissful year

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    Coming Soon

    May: The Wangs Vs. The World a road trip comedy, read more about the book right here.

    November: I like to pick books for this time of year that focus on a heartwarming tale or food. You know, equally important topics. LOL! With Thanksgiving and the holiday season picking up, those two subjects feel so timely to me. This year, I just cannot decide!!

    A Man Called Ove

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    1. Kristy Harvey

      April 17, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      Oh YAY! I'm so glad you are reading Slightly South of Simple with your online book club. So EXCITING! 🙂

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      • Tiffany Dahle

        April 17, 2018 at 2:48 pm

        Ooh, Hi there Kristy! Our entire conversation happens live over on Facebook. We'd love to have you drop in for the chat if you're interested. Let me know and I'll follow up with more details!

        Reply

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