Good Books for Book Clubs
Last updated July 2, 2025
The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret AtwoodA chilling dystopian masterpiece about a theocratic society where women's rights have been stripped away. Atwood's prose is precise, haunting, and prophetic.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
by Yuval Noah HarariHarari explores the sweeping history of Homo sapiens with clarity and wit. It's a bold, engaging synthesis of science, philosophy, and anthropology.
1984
by George OrwellA chilling dystopian tale of surveillance, censorship, and totalitarianism, Orwell's masterpiece remains a stark warning. It's as gripping as it is thought-provoking.
Educated
by Tara WestoverA powerful memoir about a woman who escapes her survivalist upbringing to pursue education and self-discovery. It's an inspiring testament to resilience and the hunger for knowledge.
Little Fires Everywhere
by Celeste NgA nuanced exploration of race, class, and motherhood set in 1990s suburban Ohio. Ng's storytelling is masterful, revealing the complexities beneath seemingly perfect lives.
The Lovely Bones
by Alice SeboldA haunting tale told from the perspective of a murdered girl watching over her family from heaven. Sebold handles difficult subject matter with grace and profound empathy.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
by Mark MansonBlunt, irreverent, and refreshingly honest, this anti-self-help book is about living a meaningful life by focusing on what really matters. It's both hilarious and wise.
To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper LeeA timeless classic of American literature, this novel explores themes of racial injustice and moral growth through the eyes of a young girl in the Deep South. It's poignant, beautifully written, and remains powerfully relevant.
Freakonomics
by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. DubnerAn entertaining exploration of the hidden side of economics and human behavior. Levitt and Dubner make complex ideas accessible and surprisingly fascinating.
Outliers: The Story of Success
by Malcolm GladwellGladwell investigates what makes high-achievers different, challenging conventional wisdom about success. Fascinating and filled with thought-provoking stories.