The Next Best Book Clubdiscussion

“Please Mr. Gravedigger”
“I Have Not Been To Oxford”
“Heat”

Claws of the Catby Susan Spann

“Maids of Bond Street”
“God Bless the Girl”
“So She”

Talking As Fast As I Canby Lauren Graham

“Lady Grinning Soul”
"What in the World"
"The Secret life of Arabia"
"Up the Hill Backwards"
"Tonight"
"Dollar Days"

Drowning Ruthby Christina Schwarz

“The Prettiest Star”-Read a book with an adjective in the title
"Joe the Lion”- Read a body-horror novel, or a book that contains some gory scenes
“The Stars (Are Out Tonight)”-– Read a book with stars in the title

Far Bright Starby Robert Olmstead

“Reality”– Read a book that deals with issues that mirror those we are currently dealing with

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacksby Rebecca Skloot

Hard to fit this nonfiction book into any of the song descriptions you have here, but it is about issues we are dealing with today and could face in the future, namely the scientific use and commercialization of human tissues.

“If You Can See Me”– Read a book in which the main character is especially vulnerable

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timeby Mark Haddon

“Come and Buy My Toys”– Read a YA book

Looking for Alaskaby John Green

“The Secret Life of Arabia”– Read a book in which the protagonist is keeping secrets

The Island Houseby Nancy Thayer

“Warszawa”– Read a book that takes place in a foreign city

The Chinese Fire Drillby Les Roberts

Is Hong Kong a city or a country? It's part of China now anyway.

“Young Americans”– Read a YA or NA novel
"Janine--Read a book about a female protagonist
“Opening Titles including Underground”– Read a book that’s been turned into a movie

Carrie Pilbyby Caren Lissner

“Strangers When We Meet”– Read a book by a previously-unknown-to-you author

The Rosie Projectby Graeme Simsion
Open Seasonby C.J. Box

“Time”– Read a book in which time is manipulable or that focuses heavily on time

“New Killer Star”– Read a book that takes place in New York City

The Hours Countby Jillian Cantor

Taking this literally

“Lady Stardust”– Read a book that is set in the trippy 1970’s

“There is a Happy Land”– Read a book with a child protagonist

“Buddha of Suburbia”– Read a book that takes place in the suburbs

The Trouble with Goats and Sheepby Joanna Cannon

“Fantastic Voyage”– Read a book that features an older (bonus point for grumpy/cranky) protagonist

“I’m Afraid of Americans”– Read a book by a non-American author

Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrick Backman

"Baby Grace (A Horrid Cassette)"--Read a mystery novel

Bruno, Chief of Policeby Martin Walker
Design for Dyingby Renee Patrick
Open Seasonby C.J. Box

"Algeria Touchshriek--Read a book in which the title is the character's name

Britt-Marie Was Hereby Fredrick Backman
Bruno, Chief of Policeby Martin Walker

“Fashion”– Read a book set in the 80’s

The Unseen Worldby Liz Moore

Mostly set in the 80s anyhow

“Fill Your Heart”- Read a book that is co-authored

Design for Dyingby Renee Patrick (pseudonym for Rosemary and Vince Keenan)

“Rubber Band”– Read a book about a musician/band or that prominently features one

“Let’s Spend the Night Together”– Read a book about a one-night stand or that features a one-night stand

“What in the World”– Read a book that’s told from multiple perspectives

The Words of Every Songby Liz Moore

“Wild is the Wind”– Read a book that takes place mostly outdoors

Open Seasonby C.J. Box

“Battle for Britain (The Letter)”– Read a book that takes place in Britain

Murder Most Maliciousby Alyssa Maxwell

“New York’s In Love”– Read a book by an author who is from or currently resides in New York

"Slow Burn"--Read a book that slowly angered or annoyed you

“Watch That Man”– Read a book that features a lot of partying

“New Killer Star”– Read a book that takes place in New York City

“Blackout”– Read a book that features a protagonist who blackouts or abuses drugs regularly

How to Murder Your Lifeby Cat Marnell