These are the Penguin Random House books that over 80,000 book clubs voted as the best group reads this month.
Spring has sprung! The sun is shining, the days are getting longer, and it’s the perfect time to catch up with your book club.
But once you’ve rounded up the crew and selected a date, what will you read?
To figure out which books are popular with book clubs, we checked the top 100 titles of the month on Book Movement, where over 80,000 book clubs cast votes for their favourite reads.
Read on to learn about the best book club books of the month – you might just find your next book club pick!
Best book club books of spring 2024
Hello Beautiful Ann Napolitano
In Hello Beautiful, readers meet the Padavano sisters, who bring life and warmth to their Italian American neighbourhood, and William Waters, a young man marked by a tragic past. When William's darkness threatens to divide the family, can the sisters find a way to heal? This emotionally charged story explores the bonds that tie us together and the love that can make us whole. If your book club loved The Vanishing Half or The Dutch House, you’ll love this pick.
The Berry Pickers Amanda Peters
If Little Fires Everywhere or Where the Crawdads Sing were popular among your book club, then this book will surely be a hit as well. This deeply moving novel explores the intricate dynamics of family, belonging, and the haunting question of what might have been. When four-year-old Ruthie, a Mi'kmaq girl, disappears from the blueberry fields of Maine, it sets off a chain of events that will forever alter two families. Can Joe, Ruthie's brother, ever overcome his grief and guilt? And what secrets lie hidden in a nearby affluent suburb?
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Gabrielle Zevin
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin will spark endless conversation for your book club. When Sam and Sadie cross paths at a crowded train station, their childhood bond reignites, setting the stage for a story filled with friendship, rivalry, fame, betrayal and tragedy. Will they find their way back to each other? And is love enough to fix their broken friendship? With glowing endorsements from literary giants like Jojo Moyes, John Green and Celeste Ng, this book is definitely a must-read.
Listen for the Lie Amy Tintera
Calling all crime and mystery lovers! Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera is a gripping story that will keep you turning pages late into the night. If your book club loved the dark comedy of You and the twisty suspense of Lisa Jewell’s None of This is True, then this read-until-four-am thriller is perfect for you. Bestselling author Cara Hunter praises it as ‘a gripping and unforgettable read,’ and trust us – it will make you question everything.
Go as a River Shelley Read
Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and Great Circle will love Go as a River. Set against the stunning backdrop of mid-century Colorado, this Sunday Times bestseller is a beautiful story of self-discovery and resilience. The book follows Victoria Nash, the lone woman in a family of troubled men, as she learns to navigate love and loss while fighting to save her family's generational peach farm.
Sandwich CATHERINE NEWMAN
From the beloved author of We All Want Impossible Things comes this funny yet poignant novel about the delicate dance of being 'sandwiched' between growing children and ageing parents. If your book club enjoys the heartfelt narratives of Marian Keyes or the witty charm of Nora Ephron, this is the spring read for you. Exploring the complexities of family dynamics and the power of change, this book is sure to spark endless discussion.
Becoming Madam Secretary Stephanie Dray
Stephanie Dray's latest book follows Frances Perkins, an American worker’s-rights advocate and US Secretary of Labor from 1933-1945. The book follows her as she navigates the difficult balance of politics and personal life. From her time working with children in Hell’s Kitchen to the halls of the White House, this book puts her ambition front and centre as she decides what must be sacrificed to save the nation.
The Thursday Murder Club Richard Osman
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman is a fun mystery involving four unlikely friends and a shocking murder. Set in a serene retirement village, the book follows Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron who – despite their age – decide to take on their first live investigation. Can they outsmart the killer before it’s too late? Your book club will love guessing at the mystery and seeing whether they can solve it before the gang does.
The Collected Regrets of Clover Mikki Brammer
The Collected Regrets of Clover is a heartwarming debut by Australian author Mikki Brammer. Clover Brooks is a 'death doula' who captures the final words of the dying in her notebooks, yet somehow, she has forgotten how to truly live herself. The novel follows Clover as she tries to find her way back to a life filled with joy and purpose, leaning on the wisdom of her clients and the inspiring love story of a spirited old woman named Claudia.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time Gillian McAllister
In this chilling novel, a mother faces every parent's worst nightmare: her happy, innocent son has committed a horrific crime. But in a twist of fate, she wakes up each morning one day earlier, giving her another chance to uncover the truth and prevent the murder. Can she piece together the clues and change the course of events? Full of suspense, this book will keep your book club on the edge of their seats, questioning how far one would go to protect their loved ones.
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