‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ Book: Honest Review & Book Club Tips
BOOK SUMMARY & STATS SUMMARY The book One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez is a landmark novel of magical realism that follows the multigenerational saga of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo. Through a richly imaginative narrative, the book explores themes such as time, memory, love, power, and human […]
‘From Scratch’ Book and Series Review
BOOK STATS & SUMMARY STATS Title From Scratch Author Tembi Locke Book Club(s) Reese’s Book Club #24 in April 2019 Publication Date/Year 2019 Page Count 339 Genre(s) Memoir, Nonfiction, Romance, Italy, Travel Setting Italy; United States Goodreads Rating 3.95 Audience Adult Series No Translator N/A Awards 0; 1 Nomination SUMMARY From Scratch by Tembi Locke […]
‘I Know This Much Is True’ Book Review – Is it Worth the Weight?
BOOK STATS & SUMMARY STATS Title I Know This Much Is True Author Wally Lamb Book Club(s) Oprah’s Book Club #18 in June 1998 Publication Date/Year June 14, 1998 Page Count 897 Genre(s) Fiction, Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Novels, Mental Health Setting New England Goodreads Rating 4.21 Audience Adult Series No Translator N/A Awards 2 SUMMARY […]
First Lie Wins: A Page-Turning Thriller
BOOK STATS & SUMMARY STATS Title First Lie Wins Author Ashley Elston Book Club(s) Reese’s Book Club #91 in January 2024 Publication Date/Year January 1, 2024 Page Count 340 Genre(s) Thriller, Mystery, Fiction, Mystery Thriller, Suspense Setting Southern United States Goodreads Rating 4.01 Audience Adult Series No Translator N/A Awards 0; Multiple nominations SUMMARY First […]
Between Two Books 2025: A High-Rated Start
Between Two Books, the book club founded by Florence Welch, is off to an intriguing start in 2025. With two picks expected this year, the club has already announced one selection, with the second still to come. This year’s picks will include #61 and #62, continuing the club’s tradition of eclectic and thought-provoking reads. Between […]
Our Shared Shelf 2025: A Milestone Year for Feminist Reads
Our Shared Shelf, the feminist book club founded by Emma Watson, is off to an impressive start in 2025. With six book picks expected this year, the club is on track and ahead of schedule in its selections. This year marks a major milestone, as February brought the club’s 50th book pick! By the end […]
Oprah’s Book Club 2025: A Strong Start and What’s to Come
Oprah’s Book Club is kicking off 2025 with a strong start, already featuring two selections this year. While we typically see around four picks annually, if this trend continues, we could see as many as 12 selections—a rare but exciting possibility! Currently, we expect to see picks #108–111, with the potential to reach #119. If […]
Reese’s Book Club 2025: A Year of Fresh, New Picks
Reese Witherspoon’s Reese’s Book Club continues to be a powerhouse in the reading community, and 2025 is shaping up to be its biggest year yet! With 12 book picks expected this year—covering selections #106 to #117—this book club is on track to feature the largest book list of any major book club. Reese’s Book Club […]
Read with Jenna 2025: What to Expect This Year
Jenna Bush Hager’s Read with Jenna book club continues strong in 2025, bringing readers another year of thoughtfully selected books. If you’ve been following along, you know that Jenna’s picks are always fresh, engaging, and conversation-worthy. Read with Jenna 2025: The Numbers So Far This year, we expect 12 books to be featured, covering selections […]
Best Book Clubs Ranked for 2025
Book clubs have long been a favorite way for readers to connect, discover new stories, and delve into meaningful discussions. As the new year begins, we’ve analyzed the latest data have the best book clubs ranked based on their activity and engagement levels, consistency, and impact on readers. Here’s how they stack up: 1. Read […]