May Book Club - #nominations

[wanderingheart]

Well guise, today was....something. I got swept up in it all and almost forgot to post this. I know it's late, but let's start discussing options for May's book club. Last month's runner ups were The Girl on the Train, Still Alice, and The Handmaid's Tale.

#readysetGO

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[wirt2cute]

I would love to read/audible Still Alice.

[ceejay]

I'd also like to read Still Alice!

I actually have already read Girl on the Train and Handmaid's Tale, so I'm happy to discuss those as well, but I'd really like to read something new.

[wanderingheart]

I'd be down for Jodi Picoult's newest Leaving Time. Mainly because my mom gave it to me for Christmas and I haven't read it yet. But also because I lurve her.

[ceejay]

Other ideas (found from a google search of "good books for book clubs"):

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Rebecca Skloot)
Me Before You (Jojo Moyes)
The Glass Castle: A Memoir (Jeannette Walls)

[wanderingheart]

Apr 23, 2015 20:37:14 GMT -5 ceejay said:

Other ideas (found from a google search of "good books for book clubs"):

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Rebecca Skloot)
Me Before You (Jojo Moyes)
The Glass Castle: A Memoir (Jeannette Walls)

I would second The Glass Castle!

[rablissful]

Apr 23, 2015 20:37:14 GMT -5 ceejay said:

Other ideas (found from a google search of "good books for book clubs"):

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Rebecca Skloot)
Me Before You (Jojo Moyes)
The Glass Castle: A Memoir (Jeannette Walls)

Please this. I've been dying to read it but haven't yet.

[peaseblossom55]

Am I still able to participate? I'd love to discuss Girl on The Train I loved it.

[requiressnacks]

My vote : girl on the train

[Andrea]

The Glass Castle!!! It's been on my list!

Edit: words are hard y'all

[ceejay]

Apr 23, 2015 20:40:47 GMT -5 rablissful said:

Apr 23, 2015 20:37:14 GMT -5 ceejay said:

Other ideas (found from a google search of "good books for book clubs"):

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Rebecca Skloot)
Me Before You (Jojo Moyes)
The Glass Castle: A Memoir (Jeannette Walls)

Please this. I've been dying to read it but haven't yet.

I was nervous to suggest it because I was worried it would be too science-y but I really really want to read it too.

[rablissful]

Apr 23, 2015 20:43:11 GMT -5 ceejay said:

Apr 23, 2015 20:40:47 GMT -5 rablissful said:

Please this. I've been dying to read it but haven't yet.

I was nervous to suggest it because I was worried it would be too science-y but I really really want to read it too.

I'm a biology teacher HAHA but apparently it's AMAZING and very eye opening about science ethics.

[getzystark]

I'M READING CUCKOO'S CALLING WITH, OR WITHOUT, GKU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[longhornwino0907]

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

I also second (third or fourth??) Still Alice, Handmaid's Tale, and Me Before You. Oh, and Girl on the Train.

Harry Potter anyone? Sorta just kidding - I'm planning on rereading them, likely alongside whatever we choose here!

[wanderingheart]

Apr 23, 2015 20:55:37 GMT -5 getzystark said:

I'M READING CUCKOO'S CALLING WITH, OR WITHOUT, GKU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ANARCHY!!!!!
But no, I'd love to read that too. 

[westisleflower]

Apr 23, 2015 20:26:33 GMT -5 ****** said:

Game of Thrones, anyone??

Anyone?

J/k bc I'm reading those anyway.

I was going to seriously suggest this, I just started reading them... but they are about 8000 pages per book so it is a little unrealistic unfortunately for book club. 

My second choice would be Glass Castle!

[cheshie6]

Did I miss the discussion of last month's book? Darn, I looked yesterday but with sick boy dog, I must have missed it!?!

[wanderingheart]

Apr 23, 2015 21:41:14 GMT -5 cheshie6 said:

Did I miss the discussion of last month's book? Darn, I looked yesterday but with sick boy dog, I must have missed it!?!

Here you go!

[thelittleredm]

I vote for Girl on a Train because I already bought it, just haven't read it.

[cheshie6]

My Recommendations:

Undeadly (The Reaper Diaries #1) by Michele Vail
Witch in the Woods by Taylor Ann Bunker
The Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows

And a pretty gif to win you over!

[thechickencoop]

I'm up for any of the previous suggestions EXCEPT The Girl on the Train. I read it a few weeks ago, it has a LOT of trigger, guys. And I just didn't think it was all that great ::shrug::

But whichever. I couldn't get into Mindy's at all so I'm excited to see what next month brings!

[dashforcashfan]

Apr 23, 2015 21:53:03 GMT -5 cheshie6 said:

My Recommendations:

Undeadly (The Reaper Diaries #1) by Michele Vail
Witch in the Woods by Taylor Ann Bunker
The Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows

And a pretty gif to win you over!

I've heard great things about witch in the woods.

[longhornwino0907]

Thanks for the warning thechickencoop! Been meaning to read it for a while, but it sounds like now may not be a good time.

[Sparkly]

I still haven't finished Mindy and I don't know what my life is going to look like the next month (this one was crazy). I'll try to get into whatever we pick but I'm going to withhold voting since I may not have time to read!

[teenybenoit]

I'm open really all 3 choices sound good.

[RajahMD]

Apr 24, 2015 5:51:19 GMT -5 jennykat said:

Apr 23, 2015 23:03:35 GMT -5 pippacricket said:

Ah you're right. I didn't even think about that. That's definitely something to take into consideration.

Ah, I didn't know this. I've been on my library's waiting list for this one for awhile. Maybe that's good that I have such a long wait.
longhornwino0907 if you want to redo the Harry Potter books also, I will totally read them with you!

ETA too early to spell

Harry Potter FTW!

As far as book club, I second the Henrietta Lacks book. I've heard really good things about, though I've never had a chance to read it. From what I've heard, it's less about the science and more about the ethics.

[ironbaby]

I am lame and have no new ideas, but I have already read the Handmaid's Tale, and Girl on a Train is a very long waitlist at my library.

In other words, I am encouraging new suggestions.

[Deleted]

+1 for Henrietta Lacks. I had not heard of it, but I just read the synopsis and it sounds interesting.

[14joa31]

I think that the Handmaid's Tale also has some triggers in it re: GKU. I read the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and LOVED it. It is a very dense book, though, and would probably take a little while to read. It really raises so many questions about research, medical ethics and the life story of Henrietta and her family. I would love to read it again.

I'm also open to reading any of the other books suggested.

[shadesofgold]

Apr 24, 2015 6:55:03 GMT -5 @metalmoliver said:

+1 for Henrietta Lacks. I had not heard of it, but I just read the synopsis and it sounds interesting.

I read a few years ago for a book club and it is GREAT. I'd definitely participate in the discussion.

I have both Me Before You (ceejay's rec) and Book Thief (pippacricket's rec) on my shelf, and I'd love to join in on one of those. 

@ismellbooks - I have the paperback of All the Light pre-ordered, but I don't think it comes out until June. If we read it then, I am in!

I agree with thechickencoop that Girl on the Train has some heavy triggers potential. It's a good summer read, but involves  

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