One of the most reliable ways to choose a book for discussion is on the recommendation of another reader. Our site is designed to help you do just that. Whether the recommendation comes from a book club member who has written to us about a favorite selection, or one of our Vintage and Anchor Books newsletters, you'll find lots of great ideas here:


For tried and true recommendations from other reading group members and leaders, print our Best Books for Reading Groups list.
Lying Awake by Mark Salzman

"Excellent novel that reads like a true story. This may be a Carmelite nun's story, but it holds true for anyone." --Paul P, Lilburn, GA

Read more recommendations from other reading group members here!

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The Vintage Reading Group Recommendations Newsletter is compiled each season with a eye toward highlighting the books that we feel are the most provocative, compelling and discussable choices for reading groups. We've posted some samples of past issues here, and encourage you to pick up a copy of the latest edition for your group. Ask your local bookseller or join our mailing list to receive a free subscription!

  • Early '99 Selections: Our Winter '99 round-up highlights the best selections of the new year, from Pulitzer Prize winners to chilling mystery and suspense.

  • Reading on a Theme: Themed book choices are great a way to stimulate discussion and enhance your reading group experience. We've highlighted a few possibilities--including memoir and coming-of-age--in this special issue.

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  • Divisadero
    by Michael Ondaatje
    bestselling author of The English Patient

    NATIONAL BESTSELLER

    "Ravishing and intricate.... So unforgettable that it's hard, on finishing, not to turn back to the opening page and start all over."
    --Pico Iyer, The New York Review of Books