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Great Group Reads 2018

October 12, 2018 Bookmark, Themed Book Lists, WNBA Great Group Reads
The Woman's National Book Association presents its list of Great Group Reads for National Reading Group Month

Reading Group Choices is pleased to share the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) Great Group Reads 2018 list, part of their National Reading Group Month initiative!

This annual month-long celebration provides an opportunity for reading groups worldwide to celebrate their accomplishments and plan for the future. It’s also a perfect time to join or start a reading group! Every October, WNBA organizes events nationwide and announces an annual list of book selections for reading groups: Great Group Reads.

Great Group Reads 2018

America for Beginners by Leah Franqui
As Wide as the Sky by Jessica Pack
Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang
Dear Mrs.

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Book Group Store Tour: Women and Children First

October 01, 2018 Book Group Store Tour, Bookmark

Women & Children First | Chicago, IL

Reading Group Choices visits Women and Children First bookstore in Chicago for its Book Group Store Tour

To say that Women & Children First is just an independent bookstore is only the beginning of the story. Opened in Chicago in 1979, the store will celebrate 40 years next year and has maintained its place as one of the largest and well-known feminist bookstores in the country.

More than its wide selection of children’s books, literary journals and zines, and LGBTQ fiction and nonfiction, it serves as an inclusive space and haven for the community.

(And they were awarded an honorary street name!)

In 2014,

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Reading Group Choices Interview with Robert Kurson

September 29, 2018 Author Interviews, Bookmark
One of our recommended books Is Rocket Men by Robert Kurson

Robert Kurson writes a real-life thriller in his newest work of nonfiction, Rocket Men.

Robert Kurson recently visited Reading Group Choices and took the time to answer a few questions. His newest book, Rocket Men, tells the riveting inside story of three heroic astronauts who took on the challenge of mankind’s historic first mission to the Moon.

Reading Group Choices: What book changed your life?
Robert Kurson: The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker

RGC: What book did you most recently recommend to someone else?

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Welcome to the 25th Anniversary Edition of Reading Group Choices!

September 20, 2018 Bookmark

Welcome to the Reading Group Choices 25th Anniversary EditionWelcome to Reading Group Choices 2019:
Our 25th Anniversary Edition! 

Welcome to Reading Group Choices 2019, our 25th anniversary edition! The 2019 edition is now available for purchase (eBook and paperback) on our website. We hope you enjoy the variety of fiction, nonfiction, and young adult titles we have recommended this year. Thank you, readers, for your continued support, interest, and passion for books as we celebrate our 25th year!

Have fun choosing your books for the year. We wish you happy reading and discussing!

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Sign Up for the Reading Group Choices Newsletter

September 08, 2018 Bookmark

Sign up for the Reading Group Choices newsletter! The free monthly eNewsletter is filled with useful information, including:

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New Fiction, Nonfiction, and Young Adult Book Recommendations
Contests
a Book Group Spotlight
From the Archives Recommendations
Author Interviews
Upcoming Events
Fun Articles with advice for book groups, themed book lists, and more!

We also send one free special newsletter each month featuring an especially exciting title or series.

Sign up HERE to receive the free monthly and special eNewsletters, and you’ll be the first to know about all of our exciting news for you and your reading group!

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Reading Group Choices Interview with Julia Fine

September 01, 2018 Author Interviews, Bookmark
One of our recommended books is What Should Be Wild by Julia Fine

Julia Fine’s newest book of literary fantasy What Should Be Wild is a darkly-funny, striking debut.

Julia Fine recently visited Reading Group Choices to read and discuss her work with an audience. Julia also kindly took the time to answer our questions after she shared part of her book!

Reading Group Choices: What book changed your life?
Julia Fine: Atonement by Ian McEwan.

RGC: What book(s) are coming out this year that you’re looking forward to reading?
JF: Everything Under by Daisy Johnson. 

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