11 Books That’ll Give Your Book Club Plenty To Talk About

‘American Sky’ by James Grady

In this sweeping historical novel, Luc is caught up in the change-riddled era following JFK’s assassination. Living in a small Montana town, he encounters marijuana- filled hallways and the horrific repercussions of the Vietnam War as well as the sweeping social changes of the Civil Rights movement.

Building towards a crime that threatens Luc’s world, this story is a literary classic in the making.

‘Charity Trickett is Not So Glamorous’ by Christine Stringer

In 1997 Hollywood, Charity Trickett is trying to break into the movie industry as a director’s assistant. But between the backstabbing, bad relationship and empty bank account, she feels further from her dreams than ever, despite her proximity.

A major mistake that could cost the studio millions and an FBI investigation could land her in jail, leaving her in a worse scenario than where she started. With a gentle heart, determination and artists as friends, Charity must face the pains of Tinseltown and see if she can make the most of her opportunity.

‘Courtroom Drama’ by Neely Tubati Alexander

Sydney is maybe the first person to be excited to serve on a jury. When her favorite reality star is on trial for murder, she thinks all the drama will be happening inside the courtroom.

Instead, she’s finding her personal life has just as many unexpected turns when her childhood best friend, Damon, also lands on the sequestered jury.

The attraction is undeniable, but fraternizing with fellow jurors is not allowed. The tension is building as the trial proceeds and who knows how either story will play out.

‘Heir of Storms’ by Lauryn Hamilton Murray

In the empire, the right to rule is battled for in competition, not inherited.

On the day Blaze was born, she brought with her a deadly storm that killed thousands with her ability to summon rain in her family of fire-wielders. Branding her an outcast, she’s been in hiding until she’s summoned to compete for the crown. Now, the throne is within reach as she battles amongst two alluring suitors.

‘Immaculate Conception’ by Ling Ling Huang

Enka and Mathilde met in art school, with Enka creating brilliant, original work that Mathilde was desperate to be close to.

As the years go on, their friendship begins to drift apart. Mathilde learns about a new technology, SCAFFOLD, that would allow her to inhabit Enka’s mind, her memories, trauma and talent. This would allow her to forever be linked to her muse, but at what cost?

‘It’s A Love Story’ by Annabel Monaghan

Once a child star on an American sitcom, Jane is now working overtime to be taken seriously in the industry. To get a project greenlit, she may have told a lie about having access to a rockstar she’s had no contact with in twenty years.

An industry rival, cinematographer and former crush, Dan, can get her access, but it means spending an entire week with the person she’d rather not owe a favor to. 

‘The Magician’s Daughter’ by Katy Grabel

In a beautiful memoir about a young girl following her father’s dreams of being a Vegas-headlining magician, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the family running the show.

On a tour of the Western states, Lee leads in the spotlight, Katy is his assistant, and her mother manages the production with precision despite an ever-waning desire to be a part of the troupe.

In a story about fame, magic and family that is both a page-turner and an emotional exploration of love, readers are given a true peek up the sleeve of a magician.

‘King of Ashes’ by S.A. Cosby

When Roman returns to his home in Virginia after his father is in an accident, he finds his family in shambles. His younger brother has gotten mixed up with criminals, and his sister is fighting to hold the family together.

Roman tries to get his brother out of trouble, but realizes these men aren’t the wannabe tough guys he’s used to dealing with. So he offers his financial skills to the gangsters, but is no pushover himself.

Meanwhile, his sister is wrapped up in trying to uncover what happened to their mother years ago in a Godfather-style Southern epic.

‘Not Safe for Work’ by Nisha J. Tuli

Tris feels the career she’s worked so hard to build stalling after her hard-earned promotion goes to the boss’s son, Rafe, in an unsurprising display of blatant nepotism. She’s surprised, however, and sees an opportunity when she’s chosen to go on a corporate retreat in Hawaii. The catch? Rafe is going too and a booking error has landed them sharing the honeymoon suite.

Now, she must fight to ignore his irresistible good looks as she attempts to gain the upper hand. 

‘Such Good People’ by Amy Blumenfeld

During her freshman year of college, April was meeting her friend Rudy at a crowded Manhattan bar. Within hours, the ordinary night took a turn, eventually landing Rudy in prison, getting April expelled and altering both of their lives forever.

Fifteen years later, April is a married mother of three whose husband is running for local office. Rudy’s parole is up and throws April and her family into the spotlight as she grapples with the life she’s created and the person who made that life possible.

‘The Tenant’ by Freida McFadden

When Blake is fired from his job as a VP of marketing, he is forced to take on a roommate to keep the brownstone he and his fiancée occupy.

Whitney seems like the answer to his problems, beautiful, charming and willing to pay the rent. Soon, however, Blake can’t rid his home of a rancid smell and strange noises awaken him in the night. Perhaps someone knows his darkest secret… and maybe, he’s already fallen into their trap.