Reading Group Selections - January 2014

The best books for reading groups are the ones that foster discussions - whether your book club members are boisterous or more subdued, talking about books is what those meetings are all about! Picking just the right book is always a thrill; love it or hate it - book club books are the ones that stand out.
 
Here are a few recent releases that would lead to great discussions in any book club!

The Visionist by Rachel Urquhart

An enthralling debut novel about a teenage girl who—after setting her family's farm on fire to kill her abusive father—seeks refuge in an 1840s Shaker community.

The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles by Katherine Pancol

Le Divorce meets The Elegance of the Hedgehog in this hilariously entertaining mega-bestseller from France.

The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes

A masterful twist on the serial killer tale: a violent quantum leap featuring a memorable and appealing heroine in pursuit of a deadly criminal.

The Secret History of Las Vegas by Chris Abani

Las Vegas detective Salazar is determined to solve a recent spate of murders, in Abani's suspenseful work.