Read up on some older recommendations for bonus ideas. Wondering what books to read in 2020 in your senior book club. Midnight at the bright ideas bookstore hardcover by. Currentnewer book suggestions for senior citizens book club. Senior wellness centers book club meets august 27 the next meeting of the good friends, good books book club at the senior wellness center is scheduled for tuesday, august 27, 10 a. How to run a book club for seniors senior living link.
Feb 5, 2020 meet at the senior center on the first wednesday of the month at 1. Since reading is such a common hobby, starting a senior book club is an excellent opportunity for incorporating socialization and continued learning and engagement for your elderly loved one. In the past, weve done family reunion book clubs and if we did another one, this would be in my top three book club suggestions for sure. Some of these were published in late 2019, while some arent released yet, so theyre split into sections by publication date.
See more ideas about novels, books and books to read. Adult book clubs irving, tx official website city of irving. Its no mystery that many seniors love reading and have a passion for telling stories. A book club is a great way for people who enjoy reading to get together and share their opinions on a variety of books chosen by the members or host. Following is a list of books that have already been read or considered for this book club. Coed book club recommendations short book club recommendations 300 pages or less. Book club suggestions books showing 150 of 7,183 all the light we cannot see hardcover by. Also interested if anyone knows of books that are coming out later this year. Learn more about enlivants activities and amenities. Lets start off 2020 right with a selection of the best book club books. We hope you can add at least one of these books to your reading list.
To help get you started, here is an easytofollow guide. Specifically, im looking for books published 2009 current. When breath becomes air by paul kalanithi this memoir published after the authors early death from lung cancer will basically rip your heart out, but also make you so glad to be alive. How to start your own book club my senior health plan. The club for adults 55 years of age and older meets the fourth. For seniors, book clubs are a great way to stay active and engaged while improving senior wellness and meeting others with similar tastes.
If you read one, be sure to let us know what you thought of the book in the comments. This book club meets at lewisville estates senior living. So whether your book club enjoys paperback romances, biographies and memoirs, family drama, murder mystery, or something in between, here are 11 book club books for your next allgals gathering. Eleanor oliphant is completely fine by gail honeyman, the. Learn more about the 10 mustread books for seniors. Books and the discussion surrounding them are powerful tools in improving the quality of life for anyone. If your eyesight is presenting problems, there are large print and audiobooks available.
Book club rules to consider allow members to participate even if they have not read the book as it should be an inviting atmosphere and they can. Senior centres are a good place to enquire about book clubs. For additional book club recommendations, check out my. If youve been struggling to find some good questions, we have ideas for that too. Reading is a wonderful way to improve the quality of life for seniors. We are an informal group of mature book lovers who read and discuss a wide variety of titles, from recent literary. Consider rotating leaders so everyone has a chance to lead discussions each month break up into smaller discussion circles if your book club is a large. This book club recommendations list contains old and new books of various genres that i think have wide appeal and provide compelling discussion topics for your book club. Reading has been linked to reduced stress, increased mental stimulation, and even improved memory. More than a reading group, book clubs provide a great opportunity for seniors to socialize, expand horizons, stay current on social events, and. If youre interested in creating a book club, take the initiative and get going.