my husband and I recently began our own little bookclub and really need suggestions.
the issue is, we're VERY different readers. I love reading and do it often– part of the goal with book club is to get my spouse into reading more. it's a bit harder for him (when asked what his favorite book is, quote: "idk… Harry Potter? you know I don't like reading!")
meanwhile, I really love atonement, lotr, 1q84, the sun also rises, etc.
I chose "The Silent Patient" for our first book because I read that it was a quick and easy page-turner. we just finished it, and he really enjoyed it; he rated it a 4.5/5. My rating was a 2.5/5.
we're open to any genre, it just comes down to how compelling the story is, and I think most importantly the author's prose. for example, husband really loves the story of Lotr, but he tapped out during his first read through somewhere around Rivendell.
for me, I don't want to read any story lines that use the "girl in the refrigerator" trope, sexual violence as a plot point, or really bleak storylines (ex: the road. great book, but I read it before having my child and don't think I could revisit now). horror is on the table.
tyia!
by _nicejewishmom