I started a book club with a bunch of local friends in January and so far we’ve picked 3 amazing books. We alternate who picks and hosts monthly and the books have been amazing.
I wanted to share some of my recent reads with you guys and get some feedback from you on what I should be reading.
Month 1: Paper Towns by John Green. This was the book I chose and I loved it and I think everyone else did too. It is by far my favorite John Green book that I’ve read and I could not recommend it more.
Month 2: What Alice Forgot seriously could not put this one down. Its the story of a woman who wakes up and can’t remember the last 10 years of her life. Amazing page turner.
Month 3(This months book): All the boys I’ve loved before by Jenny Han. I do not want to give too much away because our book club is next week and some of the girls haven’t finished the book yet. I finished it in 2 days. Very fun light read and super cute book. It was a fun rainy weekend read.
Some other books I’ve read lately and loved: Confess by Colleen Hoover, Forever Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Dirty Rush by Taylor Bell(if you were in a sorority you must read this!)
I try to read at least one book a week if not two and so far this year I’ve read about 26. I really need to update my goodreads account.
What are some of your recent reads that I should add to my list? I would love more suggestions!
Hi, Neely…sounds like some good reads, and I like the way your book club is set up to have different ones select a book and then host the meeting. I belong to a book club where just a couple of people like to pick the books, then a lot of them don’t read it before the meeting. Really aggravating, so I’ve thought about starting a new one. We are reading the Paris Architect by Belfoure for April, but I haven’t started it as yet.
Did you enjoy Paper Towns more then The Fault in Our Stars? I love anything John Green and I picked up Paper Towns but haven’t had any time to read it yet!
I’ve seen ‘To All the Boys’ at B&N but haven’t picked it up yet. It’s definitely on my “to read once I’m done with school” list! Also loved ‘Paper Towns’ when I read it a couple years ago.
One of my friends (a middle school teacher) is OBSESSED with John Green’s works–it’s good to see that you’ve recommended him, too. I need to read a few of his books or my friend will probably stop speaking to me soon. Thanks for the recommendations! 🙂
These are all on my to-reads list! My favorites recently have been Reconstructing Amelia, Anna and the French Kiss, and The Secret Life of Violent Grant. All great stories!
I’ve heard good things about Jenny Han, but am so rushed on pleasure reading these days. I’m glad to hear it’s a quick read, and might just pick it up for my next plane ride.
one book a week?! So impressive! I run a book club and we do one book every other month and that’s even a challenge f me! I have heard such great things about What Alice Forgot. Planned to pick that or one of her more recent books f my book club.
I hate to say it…but I did NOT like Paper Towns. But I will definitely go see the movie. I’m a huge fan of John Green though. I think Looking for Alaska is my favorite. I have the other two books on my TBR list. Can’t wait to read them.
I felt the same way about Paper Towns! I was just not a fan, and I think it because Looking For Alaska is my favorite John Green book as well. I felt that they had too similar of plots!
For me, John Green books seem to be a hit or miss. I loved The Fault In Our Stars and Looking For Alaska, but really wasn’t impressed with Paper Towns or An Abundance of Katherines. I loved Looking For Alaska, and I felt that Paper Towns had too similar of a plot. But hey, that’s just one opinion. I will have to check out your other suggestions!
I need to get back on my reading. I miss it! I even got a Kindle for Christmas.. I read so many books that first month, and .. I just stopped. Shame on me.
Hi, Neely…sounds like some good reads, and I like the way your book club is set up to have different ones select a book and then host the meeting. I belong to a book club where just a couple of people like to pick the books, then a lot of them don’t read it before the meeting. Really aggravating, so I’ve thought about starting a new one. We are reading the Paris Architect by Belfoure for April, but I haven’t started it as yet.
thabks for this Neely! I need new reads!
I really want to read all three of these!
Did you enjoy Paper Towns more then The Fault in Our Stars? I love anything John Green and I picked up Paper Towns but haven’t had any time to read it yet!
I’ve seen ‘To All the Boys’ at B&N but haven’t picked it up yet. It’s definitely on my “to read once I’m done with school” list! Also loved ‘Paper Towns’ when I read it a couple years ago.
Paper Towns is SO good. I think Looking for Alaska is my favorite John Green book, but PT is a close second!
I am going to make a point to read all three books. Thanks for sharing.
wow awesome! I need to read all of these! Thanks for sharing them!!
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One of my friends (a middle school teacher) is OBSESSED with John Green’s works–it’s good to see that you’ve recommended him, too. I need to read a few of his books or my friend will probably stop speaking to me soon. Thanks for the recommendations! 🙂
These are all on my to-reads list! My favorites recently have been Reconstructing Amelia, Anna and the French Kiss, and The Secret Life of Violent Grant. All great stories!
I loved Anna and the French Kiss!
I love new suggestions for great books. Thanks for the list!
I’ve heard good things about Jenny Han, but am so rushed on pleasure reading these days. I’m glad to hear it’s a quick read, and might just pick it up for my next plane ride.
one book a week?! So impressive! I run a book club and we do one book every other month and that’s even a challenge f me! I have heard such great things about What Alice Forgot. Planned to pick that or one of her more recent books f my book club.
Haven’t read these (yet!) But will keep them in mind.
I hate to say it…but I did NOT like Paper Towns. But I will definitely go see the movie. I’m a huge fan of John Green though. I think Looking for Alaska is my favorite. I have the other two books on my TBR list. Can’t wait to read them.
I felt the same way about Paper Towns! I was just not a fan, and I think it because Looking For Alaska is my favorite John Green book as well. I felt that they had too similar of plots!
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For me, John Green books seem to be a hit or miss. I loved The Fault In Our Stars and Looking For Alaska, but really wasn’t impressed with Paper Towns or An Abundance of Katherines. I loved Looking For Alaska, and I felt that Paper Towns had too similar of a plot. But hey, that’s just one opinion. I will have to check out your other suggestions!
Colleen | Buckeye Bliss
Wow girl! I’m totally impressed that you read so often. I really need to do some r&r kind of reading. Stacie xo
I need to get back on my reading. I miss it! I even got a Kindle for Christmas.. I read so many books that first month, and .. I just stopped. Shame on me.