Looking Ahead- Our Selection for September

As I said earlier, it seems really early to be thinking about what book we'll read and discuss in September, but it'll be here before you know it.  So here are some suggestions on themes and books.  Links are to GoodReads lists that I think might be helpful.  Please, please, please add your own in the comments section below.

So last September, we went with a back-to-school theme, so that's where I'm kicking it off.

• Classics- Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, all the things we were supposed to read in high school
• Books from our Childhood- The Little House series, Judy Blume, Roald Dahl, etc.
• Twist on a Classic- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
• The Hunger Games- because nothing says back-to-school like teens trying to kill each other
• Something non-fiction

Not exactly in the back-to-school theme, but something we haven't read before- graphic novels.  There a ton of really good ones out there, and some are just as highly respected as a regular novel.

One last thing that September makes me think of- the return of fall tv shows.  We could go with a book that spawned a tv show or vis-versa.  Think the Heat Series (Castle), The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars, Temperance Brennan (Bones), etc.

Let me know what you think about these suggestions and please leave your own!

Looking Ahead- Summer Reading Series

Hopefully everyone is enjoying 50 Shades of Grey.  I know that we've just started reading it, but we already need to start looking at books for this summer.  Since the summer is a nearly impossible time to get together because of vacations, summer camps, etc., we'll be reading a short series or the first couple books of a series to cover us until August.  Of course, I'll be posting reviews along the way!

More after the break!

Looking Ahead- Now It's Time to Vote!

We've gotten a lot of good suggestions for our May book selection, so now it's time to vote!  Below is a link to each of the books that have been suggested and a brief blurb about them.  After you decide which book(s) you like best, vote for them on the poll in the right sidebar.  The poll will close Wednesday, April 18th and we will still accept suggestions until the very end.

50 Shades of Grey- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13509140-50-shades-of-grey
This book has recently become hugely popular.  More than a little racy, it seems to be the kind of book that people either love or hate.  This is definitely an adult book.

Dry Grass of August- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9429531-the-dry-grass-of-august
The story of a thirteen year old, Jubie, and her trip to Florida with her family and black maid, Mary Luther during the 1950's.  It deals with issues of race and segregation and growing up.

Good Omens- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12067.Good_Omens
A humorous take on the Apocalypse, written by two of the greatest fantasy writers of our time. 

Year of Wonders- http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4965.Year_of_Wonders
Based on an actual village in England, this book tells the story of Anna, who faces death and love in the time of the Black Plague.

Looking Ahead- May's Book Selection

Hello everyone!  Hope that you're enjoying Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter so far!  Don't forget that we'll be discussing Part I next Tuesday here on the blog!

I know we've just started reading AL:VH, but the book club needs to pick a book for May already!  The time really is flying by, especially with all this nice weather we've been having.  Since the books we discuss are picked by you, the book club members, I need your suggestions on what you want to read next.  Please leave your suggestions in the comment box below and next week, I'll post the list of suggestions with links to their GoodReads page and a poll for you to vote on your favorite.  You'll be able to vote for more than one book, but please only vote once!  Here are some things to keep in mind when you're thinking of suggestions:

• Please only suggest books that are in print and available in paperback.
• Although this is a book club primarily for adults, please do not suggest books with offensive or obscene content.
• The book club is open to all genres, so don't be afraid to suggest a mystery, non-fiction, or any other kind of book!
• Literary reviews and reading guides should be readily available.